SureTrack community member maxtire2016 had a Ford pickup that would blow the fuse for the dash anytime the truck was put into overdrive. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community member jhirz and others, they were able to resolve the issue.
The following Real Fix summarizes the interaction between them in the community that led to the solution.
Vehicle
2003 Ford Pickup F250 Super Duty 6.8L
Title
Dash fuse blows, fixed shifter wiring.
Complaint
When you are driving the truck and put it in overdrive the fuse for the dash blows every time
Diagnostic Steps Performed/Parts Replaced
Replaced with new fuse. Checked the wiring and all looks good.
Best Answer from Community Member jhirz
Follow wires from base of shifter to column connector. They rub through and short to ground.
Cause
Found bare wires in the shifter, causing short when overdrive is used.
Correction
Repaired damaged shifter wiring and fuse no longer blows when put in overdrive.
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