Won't start, had to pull on gear shift to get it to start last time.

More than likely the plastic shifter bushing on the linkage underneath the truck are worn out.I had this same problem,had to buy one at a dealer,that lucklily I was able to still get.The rest were available at any parts store in the Dorman HELP section. Not a big job,but will have to crawl under the truck and take the shifter linkage apart to replace.