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I would start by fixing the shifter problem if its not lined up correctly the nuetral safety switch wont let it start.
With your foot on the brake hold the key in the start position and move the shifter from park and move it to drive and see if you can find a spot where it starts.That will verify its an adjustment problem.
PRetty likely. You could jump it to test the circuit. A short wire with two aligator clips should do. IF it starts jumped, then just pick up a new one and replace it.
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2006 Alt Fuel Jeep (electric)
'98 windstar 3.8L
'99 Crown Vic 4.6L
'90 Full Size Bronco 5.0L
I'm not a professional mechanic, take my suggestions with a grain of salt, or a cup of coffee
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OK... so I was wrong about the jumper.
Here is a picture of one for a '90 bronco, probably the same for your truck. At any rate you would have to see how to test it or just replace it.
One may review the starting circuit to determine where the wires go, and which should be 12 volts and which should ground.
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BroncoJoe19
2006 Alt Fuel Jeep (electric)
'98 windstar 3.8L
'99 Crown Vic 4.6L
'90 Full Size Bronco 5.0L
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Thank God you remembered that you had an E brake!
Good luck and let us know how you make out with the repair.
joe
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2006 Alt Fuel Jeep (electric)
'98 windstar 3.8L
'99 Crown Vic 4.6L
'90 Full Size Bronco 5.0L
I'm not a professional mechanic, take my suggestions with a grain of salt, or a cup of coffee
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1990 Econoline doesnt start...tranny i think 
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