Tilt Column Shifts Out of Park Without Using Column Shift Lever

[69_hafton]

I noticed months ago - while I was working in the engine bay - that this tilt column will shift out of park without pulling the shift lever on the column. Pretty scary, I thought and I will have to be wary of this while working on/under the truck.

Where to I need to look for the problem? I've got the column torn down to replace the turn signal switch and am going to just rebuild it while I doing it. New bearings are in order and I was surprised to have to remove a mud-dobber's nest out of the hub.

[60case]

The end of the shift lever get worn out

[69_hafton]

Thanks, I'm guessing it is as simple as that! The pointed end on my shift lever isn't square, but appears to be worn at an angle.

[bs46488]

I just rebuilt my steering column and while I had everything apart I gave the shifter selector a couple tack welds and spent 10 mins filing it down. It certainly had some wear on it.