There is a simple fix for this! You can purchase all the parts at a hardware or builders supply.
Only three parts required: a small bushing, a spring wave washer, and a hitch pin clip.
Note: You can make your bushing out of a small piece of steel tubing with the correct ID & OD. This repair has been on mine for a couple of years now with NO issues.
Picture of repaired shift cable attachment.
(copper grease is Permatex 09128 Copper Anti-Seize Lubricant)
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