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Selector Lever: Installation

NOTE: If re-using the selector lever, align the paint marks made on the selector lever and console made during removal.
NOTE: If the selector lever was not marked prior to removal, use Ford service part, selector lever service insert, to align the selector lever.
  1. Install the selector lever service inset into the rear center hole in the selector lever on the bottom side of the selector lever.

    This will make sure of proper alignment of the selector lever to the console.

  2. Install the selector lever and the 4 selector lever bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Bolts
    G06076644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Locating Electrical Connector
    G06076645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the selector lever cable on the selector lever cable retainer.
    • Be sure the tabs are locked in place.
    Fig 3: Locating Selector Lever Cable Retainer
    G06076646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the selector lever cable end to the selector lever.
    Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever Cable End From Selector Lever
    G06076610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the selector lever bezel and knob. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER BEZEL  and SELECTOR LEVER KNOB .
  7. Check the selector lever cable adjustment. Make sure that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL and the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE. If an adjustment is necessary, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT .