After having had worked at 4 different Ford dealships (1 Lincoln/Mercury) in 2 different states, its hard to imagine I had never did this job turning wrenches for over 40 years... This is an excellent video and paced to allow even a shade tree mechanic , without fear, to install this. At 73 and retired for 17 years, I commend you for this video.
+noel cassell Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the replacement steering column shifter shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them www.1aauto.com/steering-column-shift-tube-assy-with-bushing-set/i/1astc00095?RUclips&CTA%20Comment&ATony
Thank you for the great video! Saved a lot of money because of it. One helpful tip: I was having trouble getting the new tube to line up with the two t30 back plate/linkage holes. I put the keys back in the ignition and that allowed me to turn the new tube into the right position.
At 5:30 in the video it is way easier to pop the shifter cable off the pivot and remove the shifter tube with the pivot ball arm still attached by those 2 torx screws and remove them out of the vehicle. I have done it both ways. Just swap the arm to the new tube and re- attach the cable onto the pivot.
My repair went pretty much as explained in the video. Thanks so much for the very helpful instructions. Here are a few key points that really made a difference: 1. Disconnect the link to the transmission cable before lowering the column (easy to pop off) 2. Mark the footprint of the rear pair of column bolts to aid in re-alignment when re-assembled 3. Don’t bother removing the upper column cover until after lowering the column and be sure to re-install before re-mounting the column. That saved a lot of fussing with this plastic cover. 4. Disconnect the indicator cable early and perhaps dismount it from the column it to avoid damage when the column is lowered. Mine only had one screw and the cable was short enough to become tight before the steering wheel rested on the seat. 5. Dismounting the solenoid bracket to enable removing the tube with shifter bracket attached was a big winner 6. If the width of your hand across the knuckles when pressed against a surface, like a karate punch, is more than 3.5” you might be better off removing the entire column instead of just lowering it. Or, find an assistant with smaller hands. 7. Shift Tube Part Number: 1F1Z7212AA and Shift Tube Bushing: F3TZ7L278A fit my 1992 Aerostar
Gentlemen, I can't thank you enough for posting this video. My truck shiftier broke apart on the road (I was parked), so I had to pop off the shift cable and manually reach under to shift to get home (OMG what a challenge, glad we have e-brakes!!)... I found it really easy to put the back bracket on out of the vehicle, then pop on the shift cable, had it done in no time... so much better than having to replace an entire column, which is what the wrecking yards we selling. Drives like new... I realize this was failing for a very long time... the symptom, it would not shift to 1st gear for quite some time. So glad I searched youtube and found you - mucho thanks.
+TA Financial Thank you for watching, and the detailed experience. We're glad that you are safe and the truck is back to operating conditions. Please let us know if we may assist you in the future! 1aauto.com 1-888-844-3393
Thank God for both 1A Auto and RUclips! If not for this video, I'd NEVER have been able to repair my buds truck! I knew it would take me more than 15 mins like in the video, however, without the video, I had to watch several times because I got confused, I would've been firing up the torch! With the video, I got the job done in about 3 hours.
+Mike Brown Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
My repair went from tube bushings, to shifter rubber boot, then I broke the shifter tube inner cylinder and now the whole thing is fixed. Thanks for this video lol.
Just got done replacing this part and a worn out shifter lever pin. Took awhile in the dark with flashlights. Lol. Wish i replaced it when i installed the shifter solenoid a few months back. Thank you for the video. Lots of help.
Thank you for this. I was able to do this job in 2 hours with the instruction from your video and nothing more than skills learned over twenty years ago in high school auto shop class.
really helpful imfo, I've been doing the e break thing for a couple days, really sucks when it's raining not to mention, a little embarrassing, thanks for guys like you putting this out there
+Guy Sloan Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/steering-column-shift-tube-assy-with-bushing-set/i/1astc00095?RUclips&CTA+Comment&DycAAYxn3bM
This is a well made how to video, thank you. My only problem in putting it back together was the interlock; probably because I installed the handle while it was out. After 45 min. I finally thought that with the handle and the installed catch for the interlock was now spring loaded. and that little movement was holding me off. I suggest in looking back, a comment about the installation of the handle after the interlock is installed, would save someone else some frustration. I went into this thing knowing nothing about the mechanism of the gear shifting. I realize there is much more to learn. In all it was a good experience. Not at the time, but looking back. All is good, it shifts like it 's supposed to. Thanks.
Thank you for this video!!!! You probably saved me hundreds. Everything went smoothly and it's back up and running. And I have an 01 ford ranger, so this couldn't have been better! Thanks again!
Great vid! Very informative and extremely helpful. This instructional video helped my save a bunch of cash on labor. Suggested step below. One suggestion I would have. When going after the nigh impossible T30 bolts on the backside of the shift tube. Disconnect the shifter cable and remove the tube with bracket attached. The remove the bracket from the shift tube body. Reinstall in the reverse order.
FYI was exact info and video for my 2004 ford sport trac. Your video made it happen. My main issue was a broken bolt in the very back. One thing I will say. It's much easier to leave the bracket in the back attached to the shifter tube. Just dis link the cable and red cable for the park marker to remove it. Easy bolt access for the end two bolts that retain the end spring when removed as a whole part.
Hey guys love the work. Just to add to this (from horrible experience) in case the car is stuck in a gear. Go under vehicle following the shift cable to the trans connection and shift the arm by hand all the way toward the back of car to the park position. 👍
Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +Anna Vartanian
Great through video. Unfortunately I am just looking for one to replace the plastic bushings on the steering column, not the whole column. Thanks for all the great complete easy to understand and follow videos
+FOXBOROPC Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
THE BEST how to video on this subject! I have my steering column opened up...still haven't determined if the shift tube or plunger is causing my shift problem.... it might be my cable? I need to isolate the cable from the shift tube to see where the issue is I guess. I popped the cable off the lever on the tranny.... lever moves fine, so it's not that.
Thank u soo much. I swear u r a lifesaver. My 91 lincoln town car has been sitting for a year becuz of the pin inside of the bracket broke? I watch ur video today went n got the part n fix it right up thank u.
That step at 8:25 on of bolting the plate to end of tube sucked.. Apparently this was my issue whomever last worked on the truck.. '98 Ranger XLT 4.0 4wd .. off-road package.. DID NOT have any type thread seal on those 2 back torx screws and they worked their way.. say 1/4 of bolt end showing inside the thread.. so 5-10 full turns of BOTH screws and pop they were out.. saved me $50+labor... took me 4 hours by myself but i am a big guy and harder for me to squeeze in there.. plus had to keep runnin for tools... but was not as hard as i thought it would be apppreciate the VID.... NOTE to OTHERS:: 13mm DEEP WELL on 3/8 ratchet short n long extensions.. ... #30 torx socket/wrench.. long skinny philips.. small tap hammer.. the 7 n 8 mm for dash bolts/screws.. small flat head screwdriver and pair of pliers is all you need for this.. IF everything goes right.. i lost half hour to an hour because my torx set an deep wells were in wife's truck from last project.. so 3 hours milking it.. for first go round.. and watch them first 2 carrier bolts closest to steering wheel ...the stud came out on mine that was more fun..
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Wow a life saver I would have been without a truck for days or weeks if not for you. 5 hours start to finish for two old farts bickering at each other and tagging each other out when tired. I know why I would rather pay people like you instead of doing my own mechanic work but had to be done. Not a simple fix but feel accomplished after doing it. I will definitely look to you if I ever need to order any parts that can not be found on island. St. Croix USVI. I was shocked I even found this part. BRAVO and thank you for a thorough to the point how to vid.
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Fixed my brother's 99 expedition with out seeing this video sorta similar. Was raining and it was stuck at the gas station parking lot. His tube snapped in half about 2 hour job for this guy. I'm familiar with fords and mercs by the way. Good job tho and to myself never changed one tell earlier today. ;)
LOVE you how tos. While i Always buy from you, my local auto had it in stock so i bought from them. After spending HOURS just try to get the upper clamshell off i put a camera in. Son of a gun. The previous owner had used Gorilla Glue on the upper because the tabs broke off. Then he ground the screws off and glued them in. I finally pried it off and was back to a 30 minute job. Not only was the shaft cracked the plates were as well.. Grrr.
THANK YOU GUYS AGAIN, YOUR VIDEOS MAKES ME REALLY HAPPY THE ARE REALLY SUPER WELL EXPLAIN IN DETAILS AND THE VIDEOS ARE SO CLEAN AND CLEAR SO SEE. THX AGAIN KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
Thank you for posting the video. I have a 2001 red ranger 4.0 4x4 like your vehicle and I was able to replace the shifter tube with your video. I order the part from you guys also. I m sure you saved me 200 bucks or more by enabling me to complete the job correctly.
Wow, found the pin on my floorboard a while back and two days ago found the lock pin (wedge) on the floorboard also and was wondering where they came from. Thanks very much....great video.
me too replaced the bushings when i was all done where the hell did this 1 3/8" pin come from found thanks to the video keep up the good work but go easy with the claw hammer you need a small ballpeen hammer the sell them at harbour freight
thanks great video,my 97 mountaineer indicater would not line up with letters,but it still worked after a while indicater lever was real hard to move finely i was like have to fix it,.watched ur video .i had one hex screw fall out and one loose,and the hoops that go over colum ,one was broke,so im guessing the loose screws worked for a while but once one fell out out then pressure was on hoops over bushings ,but great video fixed it
This video just helped me to complete the job with ease. And im a first timer who gets very frustrated working on my cars. Thanks for helping save me from paying a garage 3hrs worth of labor. Very well filmed very helpful. Now i gotta figure out why my 05 ranger starts up, only on the third time i turn the key. I hear it could be fuel pump. FORD
Thank you very much! As a college student who had no idea what I was doing, it really helped. I had my locking pin fall out while driving; I'm just glad I was able to put it in park again!
+Levi Campbell Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
+KJ Conner Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/steering-column-shift-tube-assy-with-bushing-set/i/1astc00095?RUclips&CTA+Comment&DycAAYxn3bM
Thanks so much A1...I had the same problem on my 97F150 rear bolt on the shifter tube by the linkage broke off,everything went smoothly,but when I put my ignition lock switch back in my key does not go back to accessories and does not lock after the key is out,and to top it off,it starts without the key in the run position...please help
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Turns out that one of the bolts holding the shifter plate to the tube sheared off, but this video was PERFECT to walk me through dismantling my Explorer Sport Trac column. I think I spent more time trying to get the darn battery terminal undone than I did making the repair! :-)
Mine finally went belly up after 24 years and 85,000 miles. I bought the full kit and spare bushings / shifter pin expecting the worst but it was just the bushings. Mostly painless BUT I pulled a rookie mistake. I put it 90% back together and tried the shifter. Didn't budge so I took it apart again and everything looked and felt fine. Wow, what am I missing? DUH, where are my keys? Wont shift unless the key is turned to ON. Next, I spent an hour looking for my keys. This is why I am NOT a professional mechanic and rely on you guys. (Next time I lose my keys I'll call the support line. You folks will find them faster than I can)
Just got done replacing a broken clamp that holds the shifter tube, it fixed the slop of the shifter but the key will move at all nor the shifter both are locked up. I had trouble aligning the shifter tube until I reached back and shifted it by hand. What do you think I did wrong? I was not able to put it in park so when I started working on it I had it in neutral, then putting it back together I shifted by hand in order to make the shifter tube to sit in the right the place. Thanks, -Jack
My 2009 E 250 doesn't have the red spring loaded wire you connected for the gear indicator. The instrament panel is all wired. So the gear indicator lights up rather then an arm or pin. All my warning icons lite up while I was driving, and the tac and MPH fell to Zero. Couldn't start it after shutting it off, No cranking of the starter, I jumped it, but the engine never turn on. I'm going to try replacing the ignition switch. I hope it works.
Great video. The camera positioning and lighting is excellent. Not an easy task. Thank you. I just ordered one from your site. Great job marketing this part also.
Thanks for the video. But I have a question. The locking pin on the shifter tube on my 2003 f150 fell out for no reason. Pin looks ok to me. Any ideas?
So I just snagged a 95 crew cab f350 @ the auction - my bro needed to use the truck a few hrs later he called me, the truck shifter has park and reverse, but no forward gears. Basically feels like there's nothing for forward gears... It happened at the pump when he was getting gas, and he said when he went to leave he heard something in the shifter snap when he pulled the shifter into drive.....SO Thanks Again 1A Auto after watching this video, I'd be willing to bet it's a broken shifter tube... CHALK UP ANOTHER SAVE FROM THE AWESOME GUYS A 1A AUTO (Ya think if I showed him this video he would fix it for me?) NOT LIKELY....
+Bruce Junker Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
Awesome video. I did as it said, however, I cannot turn my keys forward to start the vehicle, nor can I shift to different gears now. Any suggestions? Thanks.
On a d2003 Ford F-150 5.4L, I am stuck removing the bottom panel. The parking brake and the hood release are attached to the bottom panel, and I don't know how to remove neither. Can you post a video showing how to release the parking brake & the hood release so I can remove the bottom panel
Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +5littlebit
I did everything as described but was unable to Shift into 1st gear. Bell crank lever on Transmission will shift with cable discounted. Any idea why or where I went wrong. Thank you for a great video.
Excellent video. However, My only problem seems to have been the last two bolts holding the cable bracket to the tube were about 4 turns loose !! Ha Ha.. Thanks for the video. 96 Ranger, owned 13 years with 230,000 miles and rolling !!
I have everything together but shifting is really loose and weird I made sure everything was tight and it won’t start either. I’m not sure where I went wrong, is it possible to have the tube at like an angle or soemthing and that would mess it up?
I need the Pin for the shifter arm for a 1997 Ford Aerostar 4.0. The shifter arm should not have so much play as mine does and I am not even sure a new pin will eliminate the play.
Question... 97 f150 I replaced the plastic bushings it tightened it up but the shifter it self is to loose to my liking. Is there a way to get rid of that sloppy feel..
Thanks for watching. If any of our visitors needs to make this repair, we carry the replacement part shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them goo.gl/6HBNmw
I have a 1989 Pontiac Grand Am and I switched out columns on it, when I put the new steering column in it my shifter in the middle doesn't move I can't push the button, it's not my brake switch and it's not my fuses it's something I did when I put it back together. Maybe having to do with the key switch or the cable on the steering column. I almost need a photo to go by.
On a 2003 Ford F-150 5.4 L, I cannot remove the bottom panel to access the underneath the steering column. I can not remove the parking brake and the hood release from the bottom panel, thus preventing me from removing the bottom panel. Can you show a video showing how to remove the parking brake and the hood release from the bottom panel?
I am having trouble reconnecting the sterring wheel. The handle keeps hitting the dash as if it's too long and it won't allow me to go to all gears on it's mounted. Do you have any suggestions?
Hey there. I recently replaced my shift tube on my 03 Ford Ranger XLT and it went well, thank you for the tutorial. My only issue now is when I use the vehicle, my key sticks in the ignition. Sometimes I can get it out, other times, I cannot. Is there anything I can do to fix this? Before I made the repair, my key never got stuck. Thanks
"Re install the pin into the interlock". Straight lined knurl pin that has to be hammered in. I was sitting in a Starbucks line, "next to pull to the window", 12 cars in line behind me. Going from park to drive over and over again. All of a sudden I was stuck in park and could not get it in gear. Panicked, trying to move shifter, it did move into gear and a pin fell from under the dash onto my shoe. I now see where the pin goes but I have driven the car for days with no problem at all. Can I skip tearing the column apart to put the pin back in place?
Hey A1 Auto.... YOU GUYS ROCK ! You've got the best video's out here man. SIMPLY THE BEST. Steady... No blabbering... On point.. Effin Awesome! Ok, so after buttering you up like that (lol) I did this job just today. (successfully) The problem I now face is: "I cant get the key out unless I lift up just a lil bit on the column gearshifter" Is there some adjustment for that?
+D. Kip Trumpulis Thanks for watching. We are unsure of any adjustment, but recommend checking out a vehicle specific online forum where other owners of the same vehicle may share their experience. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/steering-column-shift-tube-assy-with-bushing-set/i/1astc00095?RUclips&CTA+Comment&DycAAYxn3bM
+Eric Sebasty Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
I have to do this to my sons truck. It took him about 15 minutes ! This is going to take me about 3 hours !!! I have to take bolts out from under the dash. My fat old ass does not fit in or under this thing that easy. This is going to be miserable to do. He did explain it thouroughly though. Excellent video.
my steering wheel have plenty of play so is this the culprit cause i will do this right now my steering wheel is hard to turn sometimes and that's dangerous so i want my steering strong and sturdy and not loose i been driving like that for a very long time and it's time i fix it
When I was trying line up the new shifter I had to lift up the steering console to make it fit. So if anybody has an issue try that. I felt so stupid trying the same thing for 15 minutes. The people who owned the vehicle before left this my vehicle a mess. It was missing the metal sheet underneath the plastic cover and one of the 2 bolts that hold the shifter in place.
+Keep Calm Spect Us Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/steering-column-shift-tube-assy-with-bushing-set/i/1astc00095?RUclips&CTA+Comment&DycAAYxn3bM
what causes these parts to break? I have tried to find the answer on the net and haven't had any luck. I replaced mine and its still so hard to shift. I am worried I will break it again.
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It would be nice if this link went right to the part.
After having had worked at 4 different Ford dealships (1 Lincoln/Mercury) in 2 different states, its hard to imagine I had never did this job turning wrenches for over 40 years... This is an excellent video and paced to allow even a shade tree mechanic , without fear, to install this. At 73 and retired for 17 years, I commend you for this video.
+noel cassell Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the replacement steering column shifter shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them www.1aauto.com/steering-column-shift-tube-assy-with-bushing-set/i/1astc00095?RUclips&CTA%20Comment&ATony
right on Neil..thanks for your service.
+henry ford .that's Noel!
Thank you for the great video! Saved a lot of money because of it. One helpful tip: I was having trouble getting the new tube to line up with the two t30 back plate/linkage holes. I put the keys back in the ignition and that allowed me to turn the new tube into the right position.
At 5:30 in the video it is way easier to pop the shifter cable off the pivot and remove the shifter tube with the pivot ball arm still attached by those 2 torx screws and remove them out of the vehicle. I have done it both ways. Just swap the arm to the new tube and re- attach the cable onto the pivot.
Just followed your advice, way, way easier to do. Good tip😎
My repair went pretty much as explained in the video.
Thanks so much for the very helpful instructions. Here are a few key points that really made a difference:
1. Disconnect the link to the transmission cable before lowering the column (easy to pop off)
2. Mark the footprint of the rear pair of column bolts to aid in re-alignment when re-assembled
3. Don’t bother removing the upper column cover until after lowering the column and be sure to re-install before re-mounting the column. That saved a lot of fussing with this plastic cover.
4. Disconnect the indicator cable early and perhaps dismount it from the column it to avoid damage when the column is lowered. Mine only had one screw and the cable was short enough to become tight before the steering wheel rested on the seat.
5. Dismounting the solenoid bracket to enable removing the tube with shifter bracket attached was a big winner
6. If the width of your hand across the knuckles when pressed against a surface, like a karate punch, is more than 3.5” you might be better off removing the entire column instead of just lowering it. Or, find an assistant with smaller hands.
7. Shift Tube Part Number: 1F1Z7212AA and Shift Tube Bushing: F3TZ7L278A fit my 1992 Aerostar
Gentlemen, I can't thank you enough for posting this video. My truck shiftier broke apart on the road (I was parked), so I had to pop off the shift cable and manually reach under to shift to get home (OMG what a challenge, glad we have e-brakes!!)... I found it really easy to put the back bracket on out of the vehicle, then pop on the shift cable, had it done in no time... so much better than having to replace an entire column, which is what the wrecking yards we selling. Drives like new... I realize this was failing for a very long time... the symptom, it would not shift to 1st gear for quite some time. So glad I searched youtube and found you - mucho thanks.
+TA Financial Thank you for watching, and the detailed experience. We're glad that you are safe and the truck is back to operating conditions. Please let us know if we may assist you in the future! 1aauto.com 1-888-844-3393
This pickup must be 100% rebuilt every year.
I’m glad you use it. I have a 2009 and it’s very similar. You guys are the best!
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Thank God for both 1A Auto and RUclips! If not for this video, I'd NEVER have been able to repair my buds truck! I knew it would take me more than 15 mins like in the video, however, without the video, I had to watch several times because I got confused, I would've been firing up the torch! With the video, I got the job done in about 3 hours.
+Mike Brown Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
Finally a good video on how to do this, very frustrating job, thanks
My repair went from tube bushings, to shifter rubber boot, then I broke the shifter tube inner cylinder and now the whole thing is fixed. Thanks for this video lol.
Just got done replacing this part and a worn out shifter lever pin. Took awhile in the dark with flashlights. Lol. Wish i replaced it when i installed the shifter solenoid a few months back. Thank you for the video. Lots of help.
Thank you for this. I was able to do this job in 2 hours with the instruction from your video and nothing more than skills learned over twenty years ago in high school auto shop class.
really helpful imfo, I've been doing the e break thing for a couple days, really sucks when it's raining not to mention, a little embarrassing, thanks for guys like you putting this out there
+Guy Sloan Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/steering-column-shift-tube-assy-with-bushing-set/i/1astc00095?RUclips&CTA+Comment&DycAAYxn3bM
This is a well made how to video, thank you. My only problem in putting it back together was the interlock; probably because I installed the handle while it was out. After 45 min. I finally thought that with the handle and the installed catch for the interlock was now spring loaded. and that little movement was holding me off. I suggest in looking back, a comment about the installation of the handle after the interlock is installed, would save someone else some frustration. I went into this thing knowing nothing about the mechanism of the gear shifting. I realize there is much more to learn. In all it was a good experience. Not at the time, but looking back. All is good, it shifts like it 's supposed to. Thanks.
Thank you for this video!!!! You probably saved me hundreds. Everything went smoothly and it's back up and running. And I have an 01 ford ranger, so this couldn't have been better!
Thanks again!
Great vid! Very informative and extremely helpful. This instructional video helped my save a bunch of cash on labor. Suggested step below.
One suggestion I would have. When going after the nigh impossible T30 bolts on the backside of the shift tube. Disconnect the shifter cable and remove the tube with bracket attached. The remove the bracket from the shift tube body. Reinstall in the reverse order.
FYI was exact info and video for my 2004 ford sport trac. Your video made it happen. My main issue was a broken bolt in the very back. One thing I will say. It's much easier to leave the bracket in the back attached to the shifter tube. Just dis link the cable and red cable for the park marker to remove it. Easy bolt access for the end two bolts that retain the end spring when removed as a whole part.
+Charles Moore Iii Thanks for the feedback!
Hey guys love the work. Just to add to this (from horrible experience) in case the car is stuck in a gear. Go under vehicle following the shift cable to the trans connection and shift the arm by hand all the way toward the back of car to the park position. 👍
Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +Anna Vartanian
Great through video. Unfortunately I am just looking for one to replace the plastic bushings on the steering column, not the whole column. Thanks for all the great complete easy to understand and follow videos
Terrific... this helped a lot. I live in a rural place and this helped me get back on the road. 2000 Ford E-350 Super Duty box truck.
+FOXBOROPC Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
THE BEST how to video on this subject! I have my steering column opened up...still haven't determined if the shift tube or plunger is causing my shift problem.... it might be my cable? I need to isolate the cable from the shift tube to see where the issue is I guess.
I popped the cable off the lever on the tranny.... lever moves fine, so it's not that.
Looks like the tube has been serviced before...it's newish looking, and snug in the bushings. Possibly the plunger....
Thank u soo much. I swear u r a lifesaver. My 91 lincoln town car has been sitting for a year becuz of the pin inside of the bracket broke? I watch ur video today went n got the part n fix it right up thank u.
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That step at 8:25 on of bolting the plate to end of tube sucked.. Apparently this was my issue whomever last worked on the truck.. '98 Ranger XLT 4.0 4wd .. off-road package.. DID NOT have any type thread seal on those 2 back torx screws and they worked their way.. say 1/4 of bolt end showing inside the thread.. so 5-10 full turns of BOTH screws and pop they were out.. saved me $50+labor... took me 4 hours by myself but i am a big guy and harder for me to squeeze in there.. plus had to keep runnin for tools... but was not as hard as i thought it would be apppreciate the VID.... NOTE to OTHERS:: 13mm DEEP WELL on 3/8 ratchet short n long extensions.. ... #30 torx socket/wrench.. long skinny philips.. small tap hammer.. the 7 n 8 mm for dash bolts/screws.. small flat head screwdriver and pair of pliers is all you need for this.. IF everything goes right.. i lost half hour to an hour because my torx set an deep wells were in wife's truck from last project.. so 3 hours milking it.. for first go round.. and watch them first 2 carrier bolts closest to steering wheel ...the stud came out on mine that was more fun..
This guy is good, makes an old crippled up guy like me want to get started on mine. Thanxs for the video, I will be watching it again.
Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +Jacky Shipman
Wow a life saver I would have been without a truck for days or weeks if not for you. 5 hours start to finish for two old farts bickering at each other and tagging each other out when tired. I know why I would rather pay people like you instead of doing my own mechanic work but had to be done. Not a simple fix but feel accomplished after doing it. I will definitely look to you if I ever need to order any parts that can not be found on island. St. Croix USVI. I was shocked I even found this part.
BRAVO and thank you for a thorough to the point how to vid.
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Fixed my brother's 99 expedition with out seeing this video sorta similar. Was raining and it was stuck at the gas station parking lot. His tube snapped in half about 2 hour job for this guy. I'm familiar with fords and mercs by the way. Good job tho and to myself never changed one tell earlier today. ;)
Thanks for this video. It made me remember I forgot to put the brace back on when I replaced my bushings.
LOVE you how tos. While i Always buy from you, my local auto had it in stock so i bought from them. After spending HOURS just try to get the upper clamshell off i put a camera in. Son of a gun. The previous owner had used Gorilla Glue on the upper because the tabs broke off. Then he ground the screws off and glued them in. I finally pried it off and was back to a 30 minute job. Not only was the shaft cracked the plates were as well.. Grrr.
THANK YOU GUYS AGAIN, YOUR VIDEOS MAKES ME REALLY HAPPY THE ARE REALLY SUPER WELL EXPLAIN IN DETAILS AND THE VIDEOS ARE SO CLEAN AND CLEAR SO SEE. THX AGAIN KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
Thank you for posting the video. I have a 2001 red ranger 4.0 4x4 like your vehicle and I was able to replace the shifter tube with your video. I order the part from you guys also. I m sure you saved me 200 bucks or more by enabling me to complete the job correctly.
Wow, found the pin on my floorboard a while back and two days ago found the lock pin (wedge) on the floorboard also and was wondering where they came from. Thanks very much....great video.
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me too replaced the bushings when i was all done where the hell did this 1 3/8" pin come from found thanks to the video keep up the good work but go easy with the claw hammer you need a small ballpeen hammer the sell them at harbour freight
Your videos are good and helpful, thanks for what you do.My old shift tube and plunger broke in half.
Thanks for this video. lock pin fell out onto the floor now I know where to put it back in its place on the shifter .
thanks great video,my 97 mountaineer indicater would not line up with letters,but it still worked after a while indicater lever was real hard to move finely i was like have to fix it,.watched ur video .i had one hex screw fall out and one loose,and the hoops that go over colum ,one was broke,so im guessing the loose screws worked for a while but once one fell out out then pressure was on hoops over bushings ,but great video fixed it
This video just helped me to complete the job with ease. And im a first timer who gets very frustrated working on my cars. Thanks for helping save me from paying a garage 3hrs worth of labor. Very well filmed very helpful. Now i gotta figure out why my 05 ranger starts up, only on the third time i turn the key. I hear it could be fuel pump. FORD
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When you turn the key on without starting it you should be able to hear fuel pump kick on. But also could be a clogged fuel filter
Thank you very much! As a college student who had no idea what I was doing, it really helped. I had my locking pin fall out while driving; I'm just glad I was able to put it in park again!
+Levi Campbell Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
Thank you so much! Process is identical in my 2001 F350, I wouldn’t have been able to do it without this video!
+KJ Conner Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/steering-column-shift-tube-assy-with-bushing-set/i/1astc00095?RUclips&CTA+Comment&DycAAYxn3bM
Thanks for this great video! Helped us fix our vehicle.
Thanks so much A1...I had the same problem on my 97F150 rear bolt on the shifter tube by the linkage broke off,everything went smoothly,but when I put my ignition lock switch back in my key does not go back to accessories and does not lock after the key is out,and to top it off,it starts without the key in the run position...please help
This company has many great videos.
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Word of advice to make your life easier. Do 3:42 then go back to 3:23
Awesome video!! I loved the step by step way of doing it. Was able to replace part myself. Thanks so much for the video and information!!!
Turns out that one of the bolts holding the shifter plate to the tube sheared off, but this video was PERFECT to walk me through dismantling my Explorer Sport Trac column. I think I spent more time trying to get the darn battery terminal undone than I did making the repair! :-)
+Alton Toth Thanks for watching. We are happy to hear that our auto repair video has helped you out. 1aauto.com
Thank you!!!!
Had to replace mine on my 05 explorer sport trac.
No difference & grateful for the video help :D
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It is very helpful for me I’m not a mechanic but I like to do many things on my Ford Ranger and I always watch your videos tan you 1A auto 😀
+Juan Ortigoza Thanks for checking us out!
Mine finally went belly up after 24 years and 85,000 miles. I bought the full kit and spare bushings / shifter pin expecting the worst but it was just the bushings. Mostly painless BUT I pulled a rookie mistake. I put it 90% back together and tried the shifter. Didn't budge so I took it apart again and everything looked and felt fine.
Wow, what am I missing? DUH, where are my keys? Wont shift unless the key is turned to ON. Next, I spent an hour looking for my keys. This is why I am NOT a professional mechanic and rely on you guys. (Next time I lose my keys I'll call the support line. You folks will find them faster than I can)
Just got done replacing a broken clamp that holds the shifter tube, it fixed the slop of the shifter but the key will move at all nor the shifter both are locked up. I had trouble aligning the shifter tube until I reached back and shifted it by hand. What do you think I did wrong?
I was not able to put it in park so when I started working on it I had it in neutral, then putting it back together I shifted by hand in order to make the shifter tube to sit in the right the place.
Thanks,
-Jack
My 2009 E 250 doesn't have the red spring loaded wire you connected for the gear indicator. The instrament panel is all wired. So the gear indicator lights up rather then an arm or pin. All my warning icons lite up while I was driving, and the tac and MPH fell to Zero. Couldn't start it after shutting it off, No cranking of the starter, I jumped it, but the engine never turn on. I'm going to try replacing the ignition switch. I hope it works.
Great video. The camera positioning and lighting is excellent. Not an easy task. Thank you. I just ordered one from your site. Great job marketing this part also.
Thanks for the video. But I have a question. The locking pin on the shifter tube on my 2003 f150 fell out for no reason. Pin looks ok to me. Any ideas?
So I just snagged a 95 crew cab f350 @ the auction - my bro needed to use the truck a few hrs later he called me, the truck shifter has park and reverse, but no forward gears. Basically feels like there's nothing for forward gears... It happened at the pump when he was getting gas, and he said when he went to leave he heard something in the shifter snap when he pulled the shifter into drive.....SO Thanks Again 1A Auto after watching this video, I'd be willing to bet it's a broken shifter tube... CHALK UP ANOTHER SAVE FROM THE AWESOME GUYS A 1A AUTO (Ya think if I showed him this video he would fix it for me?) NOT LIKELY....
+Bruce Junker Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
Awesome video. I did as it said, however, I cannot turn my keys forward to start the vehicle, nor can I shift to different gears now. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Does battery need connected so you can shift it? Brake pedal needs pressed so interlock works?
A perfect instruction for column shifter repair. Thanks!
+Everett Maddox Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com
Excellent Video, thank you for this knowledge.
On a d2003 Ford F-150 5.4L, I am stuck removing the bottom panel. The parking brake and the hood release are attached to the bottom panel, and I don't know how to remove neither. Can you post a video showing how to release the parking brake & the hood release so I can remove the bottom panel
I thank you very much for the help you provide could not have done it without you guys
Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +5littlebit
I did everything as described but was unable to Shift into 1st gear. Bell crank lever on Transmission will shift with cable discounted. Any idea why or where I went wrong. Thank you for a great video.
Excellent video. However, My only problem seems to have been the last two bolts holding the cable bracket to the tube were about 4 turns loose !! Ha Ha.. Thanks for the video. 96 Ranger, owned 13 years with 230,000 miles and rolling !!
Currently working on mine. I’ve already had 2 of these break on me. Why can’t they make these more durable!!!!!!
A professional-grade video.
Can I do this on my 99 f250 without taking out the column? or do you have to take out the column like in the other video
I have everything together but shifting is really loose and weird I made sure everything was tight and it won’t start either. I’m not sure where I went wrong, is it possible to have the tube at like an angle or soemthing and that would mess it up?
Looks the same on 2001 Ford Expedition. 👍👍👍
I have a Ford explorer and it shifts into every great except park Would that part prevent a vehicle from going into park
I need the Pin for the shifter arm for a 1997 Ford Aerostar 4.0. The shifter arm should not have so much play as mine does and I am not even sure a new pin will eliminate the play.
At 9:09, is the shaft coming off the tube supposed to be in the slot of the clam shell unable to be moved, or is it meant to move right to left?
Great info! Just did mine on 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (ford explorer) and it took about 2 hours :)
Question... 97 f150 I replaced the plastic bushings it tightened it up but the shifter it self is to loose to my liking. Is there a way to get rid of that sloppy feel..
Very informative I have that problem right now on my excursion
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What if shifter broke when in drive> ? How do I get it back in park.. or does it matter? can I attach the new shifter tube that way?
Just hoping this installation is almost identical for a Crown victoria? Do you have a separate video just for panthers?
+SilverBullet93GT Thanks for checking us out. We currently do not have this video for the Crown Victoria.
Thanks I was able to do it all good just my key now won't make one more turn and come out
Thanks for the video; how much was the part?
I have a 1989 Pontiac Grand Am and I switched out columns on it, when I put the new steering column in it my shifter in the middle doesn't move I can't push the button, it's not my brake switch and it's not my fuses it's something I did when I put it back together. Maybe having to do with the key switch or the cable on the steering column. I almost need a photo to go by.
Would this be the same for 2006 B2300MAZDA TRUCK
On a 2003 Ford F-150 5.4 L, I cannot remove the bottom panel to access the underneath the steering column. I can not remove the parking brake and the hood release from the bottom panel, thus preventing me from removing the bottom panel. Can you show a video showing how to remove the parking brake and the hood release from the bottom panel?
I am having trouble reconnecting the sterring wheel. The handle keeps hitting the dash as if it's too long and it won't allow me to go to all gears on it's mounted. Do you have any suggestions?
Hey there. I recently replaced my shift tube on my 03 Ford Ranger XLT and it went well, thank you for the tutorial. My only issue now is when I use the vehicle, my key sticks in the ignition. Sometimes I can get it out, other times, I cannot. Is there anything I can do to fix this? Before I made the repair, my key never got stuck. Thanks
Shifter is most likely not fully in the Park position
"Re install the pin into the interlock". Straight lined knurl pin that has to be hammered in. I was sitting in a Starbucks line, "next to pull to the window", 12 cars in line behind me. Going from park to drive over and over again. All of a sudden I was stuck in park and could not get it in gear. Panicked, trying to move shifter, it did move into gear and a pin fell from under the dash onto my shoe. I now see where the pin goes but I have driven the car for days with no problem at all. Can I skip tearing the column apart to put the pin back in place?
Mine didn’t have a spring what do I do or where do I find one same size and durability
Hey A1 Auto....
YOU GUYS ROCK ! You've got the best video's out here man.
SIMPLY THE BEST. Steady... No blabbering... On point.. Effin Awesome!
Ok, so after buttering you up like that (lol)
I did this job just today. (successfully) The problem I now face is:
"I cant get the key out unless I lift up just a lil bit on the column gearshifter"
Is there some adjustment for that?
+D. Kip Trumpulis Thanks for watching. We are unsure of any adjustment, but recommend checking out a vehicle specific online forum where other owners of the same vehicle may share their experience. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/steering-column-shift-tube-assy-with-bushing-set/i/1astc00095?RUclips&CTA+Comment&DycAAYxn3bM
4.17 the little yellow that’s behind the plate you took off that moves when you turn your ignition on and off. Does anyone know how to change that
Thank you so much for this video.
Excellent video, very informative and to the point, saved me 600.00 dollars 👍 Great job!
+Eric Sebasty Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
The shift arm pin on my Ford F150 fell out. Is there an easier way to replace it without removing the shift tube assembly?
this is also the only video I have seen where the ignition isn't removed. I wonder why all the others thought it needed to be removed?
excellent demonstration
+EuroSpeed Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com
Where is the gear selector plugged into? I need to replace mine
I have to do this to my sons truck. It took him about 15 minutes ! This is going to take me about 3 hours !!! I have to take bolts out from under the dash. My fat old ass does not fit in or under this thing that easy. This is going to be miserable to do. He did explain it thouroughly though. Excellent video.
Thanks ppl for those videos!!!
my steering wheel have plenty of play so is this the culprit cause i will do this right now my steering wheel is hard to turn sometimes and that's dangerous so i want my steering strong and sturdy and not loose i been driving like that for a very long time and it's time i fix it
Thanks man your the best at it..
When I was trying line up the new shifter I had to lift up the steering console to make it fit. So if anybody has an issue try that. I felt so stupid trying the same thing for 15 minutes. The people who owned the vehicle before left this my vehicle a mess. It was missing the metal sheet underneath the plastic cover and one of the 2 bolts that hold the shifter in place.
+Le Chevalier Savage Thanks for the feedback!
Great video.. Thanks a bunch... Two thumbs up..
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What do you do if the key won't cycle ... It was in heat when the shift shaft broke
very helpful video you just did my day
+Keep Calm Spect Us Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/steering-column-shift-tube-assy-with-bushing-set/i/1astc00095?RUclips&CTA+Comment&DycAAYxn3bM
what causes these parts to break? I have tried to find the answer on the net and haven't had any luck. I replaced mine and its still so hard to shift. I am worried I will break it again.
Hi can you make a video for 2003 caravan to replace the whole steering column
Excellent video, very helpful!
No problem. Glad to hear it helped you out. 1aauto.com?RUclips&CTA%20Comment&ATony 866-403-3393