Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

Place the selector lever in the (D) position.

Gently pry up to remove the upper selector lever trim ring.

Remove the top finish panel.

Remove the set screw.

Remove the knob and wiring by pulling straight up on the knob.

Remove and discard the shifter straw by pulling it straight up.

Lightly lubricate the shifter straw with multi-purpose grease, and install it into the shifter bore by pushing straight down.

Feed the overdrive cancel switch electrical connector wire harness into the opening in the bezel and install the knob.

Install the set screw.

Install the top finish panel.

Install the upper shift lever trim ring.

Move the shifter through all gears from PARK to DRIVE several times, making sure that the shift knob set screw is not too tight.