Need help with sticky shifter


It is anodized blue with linkage to the left.

Both the OEM shifter and the Ford Racing shifter are anodized blue.
 
I am having problems with my shifter now also. When the cable is disconnected the shifter moves without restriction and the transmission linkage moves with very little effort also. The cable itself takes some effort to move... problem identified. Now I just need the cable and it sounds like I may need a "tool" to adjust linkage per Ford? Any more helpful suggestions from folks have gone down this road would be appreciated.

Thanks


PS: Torrie, what are the parts going to run me?
 
There are 2 cables :

OEM Catalog
Item Number MSRP Core Price Price
4G7Z7E395AB $720.78 $0.00 $605.46

CA ASY-TRANS SH

OEM Catalog
Item Number MSRP Core Price Price
4G7Z7E395BB $720.78 $0.00 $605.46

CA ASY-TRANS SH


checking on the tool.
 
I can email pictures - please provide an email. The stock shifter has threaded points for the adjustment tool, this shifter does not.
 
308-602 Aligner, Gearshift Lever Tool $ 144