Focus ST Ford Performance Short Throw Shifter 2013-2018 Installation
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- Want to gain an edge over your Focus ST friends? A short throw shifter reduces throw distance by up to 18%, giving you faster shifts for better performance. Bill shows you how to install a Ford Performance short throw shifter on your 2013-2018 Focus ST with a manual transmission.
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Wow what a huge pain. It makes me want to fall in love with the stock shifter.
I love the stock throw, super smooth. no need for change imo haha
I just installed this today on my 17 which is more involved since you also need to take the AC/heater controls out as well. However, it was not bad at all and only took me about 2.5 hours. I hated how long the stick felt and this one is much shorter and way more comfortable IMO. Also the quicker throws is a plus. I would rather do this install again than the CAI any day.
@@whatjake7898 The CAI is such a pain LMAO
It is not that bad
If you think this looks like a pain youre better off not working on a car
Thank you so much. Tried looking everywhere for a more robust guide on how to tighten my e-brake. This was as close as I could find, and it did the trick!
So if by chance you read this please note that the 2018 Focus has a completely different install process. I pick up the last new Ford performance shifter and installed it last night. The side panel do not have to come off. Jus the trim around the shifter and the trim pieces under the radio, also the airbag indicator light have to be removed. There are four t25 (maybe T20) screw that have to be removed behind the air bag indicator, as well as one at the bottom of the shifter. The whole console does not have to come out in later models. Everything else after that is basically the same. The sifter cables are quick release so pull back on the bronze looking connector on the back and the should come right out ( do not try to pry them out). Put it back together in reverse. Be sure to have some trim piece removal tools, it helps a lot.
Just installed this in my 2015 ST. Reused the stock base so I didn't have to remove half of the interior trims most especially the armrest. Feels and looks good with the Ford ST CF shift knob!
Holy cow that looks like an involved short throw installation compared to what i've done in the past. My old RSX Type-S took like 45min, and my '06 Evo MR about 45mins as well. Didn't have to take all that stuff off.
The Steeda short throw shifter kit was less complicated to install, great video tho!
I looooove this shifter, one of my favorite mods on my ST. 😎👌🏻
So glad I have a newer st and don’t have to remove all that
am i the only one that loves how this car shifts?
I love it too. I get the motor mount fixed. I used the Black bushings from Steeda. The car shakes kinda hard now. I like it but red bushings are probably a better option for most. I can almost feel the counter balances on each cylinder.
@@eugenevirano8061 I just installed the black bushing as well. I love the shaking lol. Motor is more responsive, shifts are firmer, can feel the power haha
agreed, i love the stock shifter
Nope, I like it also and I take it to the track. Dont see a reason to go through all this or the expense.
I'm glad I found this channel!
mr you made It look so easy when you shortened the movie when putting back those pannels.
Just installed this - love the difference! I will say the video is extremely deceptive as to the difficulty of putting the panels back. The install took me 3 hours, 45 minutes of which were spent on re-installing one piece of trim (the one that wraps around the passenger side and comes around between the shifter and the cup holder - holeeeee crap how did you just "pop" that thing back in there? I had to remove the passenger side panel again and sort of install them both together... Perhaps there could be a follow up video on that one single piece of trim and how to re-install it - LOL? Either way, the video was a huge help - and I really love the 2-3 shift... that shift alone makes this product worth its weight! I also have the Boomba bushings... now for a heavier knob... :)
I need to remove just the armrest because I dropped a key FOB down the "black hole" behind the handbrake. Can that be done without removing all the center console panels?
We will be installing the Cobb shifter plate this week, it offers 30-40% less throw by mounting a new plate on the transmission but shift effort will increase.
Why would anyone want more shift effort??
You just need to reuse your stock shift boot and the short throw swaps right in. Took me about two hours to install in my 2016.
Do you by chance have a video for a post face-lift ST? The console design is very different and these instructions do not seem to carry over very well.
What a massive ballache, pretty sure you can fit a Dark Ice short shifter in less time than this video is.
There is stainless steel protector film on the accelerator pedal. Once I realized this my gas pedal felt so much better. Go check. The blue film is dangerously slippery.
Thank God I got my self RS mk2. This thing took me 1h to do :)
This was a pain in the ass especially because my console didn’t come off it just lifted up but it was worth it lol (2014 focus st base)
It's so tiny and cute lol. Not sure about the Focus ST but I know in the Fiesta ST if anything you'd want a higher shifter.
Ben Yea, haven driven both, the Fiesta ST is very different. The clutch and the stick are way softer (and I thought the Focus was soft), and even with the long stick I can barely reach in a perfect seat position. You're kinda reaching down. The Focus isn't like that, resting your arm on the arm rest your hand is like 5 degrees higher if it's on the shifter, so a shorter stick would just make it level. I think a better alternative would be for Ford to have made the Focus's armrest a little higher. It's like just below the threshold of comfortable and useable. It's also so damn small I can't fit my phone in it. It's pretty worthless, Ferraris have bigger center console storage.
Good video, you really should try not to use a metal clip tool. Try using a plastic one and tape off the sharp edges so you don't damage anything. You won't break anything if you take your time and don't get frustrated. It's actually a fairly simple job. It's just time consuming.
Could you use this as well as the Cobb shift plate on the transmission side to reduce the throw even farther
I'm trying to remove the boot still. Can you guide me to how to do that? It doesn't want to lift at all
18% pass 40% is a hell of a difference
Nice but they don’t sell it anymore. They sell you the parts only. You will have to assemble everything and use some parts of your old factory shifter.
to note, the ST3 console in a 2017 is completely different than in the video above
Know of any videos that show the install on a newer model?
@@antoniodixon2647 I haven't had the ST in a few years now, but I want to say my 2017 ST3 was just like an RS center console. You can find a great video (although it has super annoying loud music) by searching here on RUclips for "focus rs euro center console" and it'll be the first hit
@@stepheng2131 hey thanks! I got it done it actually wasn’t that bad.
Works in focus mk1?
I found a few issues with these instructions, most notably, the order of the panel removal specifically for the 2013-2014 model . below I have listed the order that is easiest, for the 2013-2014 shown in this videos
1. Remove shift bezel, the bezel trim does not need to be removed unless you actually bought the Ford Performance Short Throw Shifter and want to use that boot, If you are doing what i did and are just using this video as reference for panel removal to do other shifter related things just leave it.
2. remove the large passenger side panel that hides the electrical connections, it makes it easier to the the trim to the right of the shifter off.
3. Remove those 3 5.5mm screws and remove the trim to the right of the shifter.
4. Remove the trim to the left of the shifter.
5. Carefully detach the small trim piece at the base of the e-brake.
6. Remove the driver side trim panel
7. Remove the center console as shown.
If you do it in the order listed there is far less risk to panel tab/retaining clip damage. Then you reassemble just do it in reverse order. I hope this helps someone.
Where was the driving taking place? Looks close to me lol.
Can the short shifter be installed in 1.6lts Tdci engine 2013 ford focus model? Plz some one advise bcoz I am hearing that only RS and ST models can have this mod.
As always awesome vids, awesome instruction, and an all arounds great channel. That being said, this just let me know it really is COBB short throw for the win.. The level of work for return, not to mention the price difference makes this a Ford part I will run from.
Again, love your work and vids, but Fords gotta be joking on this part.
We plan on trying the Ford shifter with the COBB plate sometime in the future. Might be the ultimate short throw shifter? This part is pricer and more involved to install for sure but I do like the lower height, its a lot more comfortable for me when I drive it.
Bill Tumas Plus, it's nice to have Ford approved hardware in your ST.
Matt Grimes Second that. Keep it ford for closer to original value. It's like comparing a vehicle tuned with all parts from one complete aftermarket package (AC Schnitzer for example) versus throwing together parts from a variety of manufacturers. In the end, packages and original factory name is where the value is retained. At least, this is my understanding.
Can this work on a 2014 Ford Fusion 1.6 Manual?
When comparing the price of both shifters, my question is,Why didn't Ford put this shifter in the car from the factory?
So you can spend more money putting in this upgrade and also because a wide range of people will buy this car. A short throw shifter like this makes it slightly more difficult to change gears and reduces the amount of people who might want to buy it. Ford wants to make all their cars appeal to a wide variety of people, within reason.
Can't buy the part?
Looks nice would ford install it for me
+edward george A Ford Racing dealer should since its an FRPP part
Yea, and probably charge about $1,400 for installation, and overcharge for the part, making it over $2k total. Either find a local mom and pop mechanic, find someone else who's done it, or take the time to do it yourself. I don't personally think it's worth it. I got the Cobb shift plate and bushings kit and it's a hell of a lot better than stock. I do wish the stick was shorter in the boot, but not THAT bad. Seems it would be cheaper to have someone chop it down and rethread it with it still installed than it would be to swap it out. Idk
How much shorter does it make the shifter? I love how it sits really low in the shift boot area compare to stock, that's what I'm looking for.
+MonteLSV6 about 18%
+MonteLSV6 You could add a shift plate also and reduce it up to 50 percent.
Have ya'll done anything for he seat bolsters? I just bought an ST with the ST3 package like this and they're killing my legs.
those bolsters are fixed, I got an st3 and if you want that adjusted you'd have to get a different seat
Well explained!
his face at 3:58 lmao
and 3:06
looked like he was taking a shit
😂😂👌👌👌
is there a way to just change the stick? not like the whole thing?
or does this fit a regular ford focus (red edition)?
we do offer just the shifter and also the shifter plates but they only fit the ST
Phormio123 would this shifter kit fit in my 2012 st?
im having trouble getting the console off if the 2013 st the ebrake is in the way
I need to remove just the armrest because I dropped a key FOB down the "black hole" behind the handbrake. Can that be done without removing all the center console panels in my 2015?
Hello, I have a problem with the 3th gear of my 2014 Focus ST. The shift fork pads was broke and I can’t find a place where I can get it. Can you tell me where i can get it?
you really like Mustangs i like the 2015 Mustang
Will this fit on the 2017?
Sadly not available for my 2012 😢
Don't know if this has been asked before but do you recommend the Shift Plate or the Short shifter or both? also, this will void warrantee correct?
Why is your ebrake right next to the shifter, where as my '14 ebrake is at 8 o clock from the shifter?
The ST in the video is an ST3. I'm guessing the cup holders are laid out differently than yours are too?
+MonteLSV6 in the ST2 and ST3 there are heated seat controls that push the ebrake up and over.
would this be shorter throws than other aftermarkets options out there right now?
no the cobb shift plate is like $100 and it's 40% reduction
youknowimwhite Yeah, it looks like the Ford assembly can have been rebuilt instead of repurchasing identical hardware and be it shitty plastic. There is a blue light up shift tree knob however.
You're dreaming if you think the passenger trim panels are going to go back on without a fight. Hollywood magic here folks
Anthony Pavlak lol it seems to fight you i know since i work as a glass installer and door panels seem to " swell" and for the life of me it wont go back with out a few curse words and skinned knuckles 😂
so with this shifter when are you going to upload your video with the cobb plate?
when this video was made, had you already installed a shifter plate or arm under the air box? I'm looking to address the throw distance but am debating whether to start with the shift arm or the FRPP short throw featured in this video.
We only installed the shifter on this car, the shifter plate video was a different car.
Hi, do U know where I can buy a short Shifter to my S-max ST 2006y?
I have a HUWA engine but dont know what kind of gear box
Doesn't fit. I just bought this for my 2016 focus st. The shift boot clips are different. I'm pretty pissed off that the guy at the ford racing department sold me a part that doesn't work.
Do you sell a short shifter for a 2012 Ford Focus SE?
Not feeling it. Like the height of the stock shifter. This just looks like a nub
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I really need this, but I cannot afford it :(
So when u change that, does it make the clutch release point feel any different ?
Might as well put in solid shift bushings while you are in there lol
All that for 18% gain in short shifting? Ok good luck to anyone doing this. And damaging panels as well as breaking a few clips while doing so.
No Way you won't damage anything if you know what you're doing. Also don't use a metal clip tool. you need the plastic one and tape the sharp edges so you don't damage the panels. it's all about personalizing your vehicle. People who have negative comments usually just don't know what they're doing.
And 500$... lol
When he took the driver side panel off n pulled out by hand he knicked the other plastic part and put a mark on it with the piece he was pulling off so not very good at protecting other pieces from getting scratched up. I hate scuffed up plastic marks
And this people is how rattles are made👌👌
DO NOT BUY THIS FOR A 2016 FOCUS ST. I ordered this product because they claim it works on the 2013-2017. This is not true. I had a dealership service dept. install this on my 2016 Focus ST and there are major issues. They tell you to use your original shift boot which is too long so you'll get excess material interfering with shifting (especially into reverse). The opening on the 2016 is too small and the shifter hits the side walls of the trim. I'm sure it's a great shifter for certain years but this does not work on the 2016. Don't buy it.
Chris youngblood well there's your issue 😂 you had a dealership do it 😭😭😭
You have to switch your boot over from the '15 plus since it is different
can tell this guy not an interior guy lmaoo takes 45 for experience guys
Lol.. This is crazy to try and do yourself.
LOL....what?
That was nothing. Simply removing some trim panels and center console. The new shifter is a direct replacement. It only goes in one way.
I agree... When it comes to installs like this I usually end up breaking little plastic pieces and annoyingly difficult clips that don't seem to want to fit back in properly.
David Rudometkin n
Some people do way more advanced stuff themselves, and some people can't check their oil without their engines exploding.