subtle noise coming from 4x4 floor shifter 97

[jlamr]

There is a very subtle grinding noise coming from the 4x4 floor shifter in my 1997 f150. I can hear it when i get up to about 25mph and it stays the same no matter how fast I go. Its definitely the shifter because if i tap it or move it slightly the noise slightly changes. I took it to a mechanic today and he told he me he didnt hear a thing. However, my gf can hear it and she usually doesnt notice anything like that. I dont know how long its been like this as I just bought the truck Any ideas? The truck goes in to 4hi and 4lo fine. I have not been able to drive the truck above 25mph in 4hi to see if the noise is still there Thanks.

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[msmmce1]

I have the exact same problem with my 99 and yesterday I crawled underneath and looked at the linkage. Upon closer inspection it appears that there is some kind of bumper that goes between the linkage that has fallen out and lets 2 metal components of the shifter touch metal to metal causing the noise you mentioned. If you move the lever slightly to the left the noise goes away. I went to the dealer yesterday to try and find a park but no luck. HELP!

[jeffc0123]

I had a similar sound coming from my 08, took it in and turned out to be output bearing. replaced it and sound went away. Dono if it is same sound, but something to check out...

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