Sounds like a lot of freeplay, 1-2". Pull the old mount and see if it's in one piece, if not, you'll have to replace it.
If it's the original mount, at 130K, it's more than likely shot.
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'89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner
'94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van
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