How to replace Automatic Transmission Shifter on Ford Escape?

For 2004 and earlier models with a column-mounted shifter, start by disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal and waiting at least two minutes. Next, remove the steering wheel/airbag module, followed by the steering column covers, clock spring, multi-function switch, and ignition switch. Detach the Shifter Cable from the steering column shift lever, disconnect the electrical connector and wiring harness, and remove the three shift lever mounting fasteners before taking out the lever. Reinstallation follows the reverse order, ensuring the Powertrain Control Module relearns its idle and fuel mixture trim strategy after reconnecting the battery. For console-mounted shifters, gently pry up the shift lever trim ring, remove the finish plate, disconnect the electrical connector, detach the Shifter Cable from the ball stud, and remove any remaining electrical connectors. After removing the four bolts, lift the assembly out of the console, with reinstallation being the reverse of removal. For models from 2005 through 2007, disconnect the negative battery terminal, turn the key on, and place the shifter lever in Drive. Pry up the oval trim ring around the selector lever and the top trim panel from the console, disconnect the cable from the shift lever, and remove the mounting bolts to take out the shifter, with reinstallation being the reverse. For 2008 and later models, disconnect the negative battery terminal, carefully pry up the rectangular trim around the shifter, remove the interior tray from the center console, and detach the cable from the shift lever. Disconnect the wiring harness from the shifter assembly, pull the 4WD module rearward if applicable, remove the screws from the sides of the center console, and take out the shifter by removing the four mounting bolts, with reinstallation following the reverse order.

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Ford Escape Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: CJ5Z-7210-EA
$246.87 MSRP: $390.50
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- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift
- Replaced by: EJ5Z-7210-AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2014 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi -Sigma, 4 Cyl 2.0L | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: CJ5Z-7210-AB
$255.39 MSRP: $390.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift
- Replaced by: EJ5Z-7210-AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2014 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi -Sigma, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Gear Shift Assembly
Part Number: LX6Z-7P155-U
$116.28 MSRP: $170.00
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- Other Name: Selector Assembly - Transmission; Control Switch, Gear Shift Assembly
- Replaces: LX6Z-7P155-L
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2021 Ford Escape | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Ford Escape Shifter Assembly
Part Number: AL8Z-7210-AA
$154.64 MSRP: $242.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift; Gear Shift Assembly, Shifter Assembly
- Replaces: 9L8Z-7210-AA, 9L8Z-7210-AB, 9L8Z-7210-AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2012 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Escape Shifter Assembly
Part Number: AL8Z-7210-BA
$166.27 MSRP: $245.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift; Gear Shift Assembly, Shifter Assembly
- Replaces: 9L8Z-7210-BC, 9L8Z-7210-BB, 9L8Z-7210-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2012 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Escape Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: 9L8Z-7210-BB
$166.27 MSRP: $245.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift
- Replaced by: AL8Z-7210-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Escape Transmission Selector Assembly
Part Number: PZ1Z-7P155-S
$112.63 MSRP: $164.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Selector Assembly - Transmission; Control Switch, Gear Shift Assembly
- Replaced by: PZ1Z-7P155-AM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2023-2025 Ford Escape | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Ford Escape Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: 5L8Z-7210-P
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift
- Manufacturer Note: Dark Pebble
- Replaces: 5L8Z-7210-J
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2006 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: 5L8Z-7210-R
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2007 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: 5L8Z-7210-N
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift
- Manufacturer Note: BLACK
- Replaces: 5L8Z-7210-H
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2006 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Selector Shaft Assembly
Part Number: 2L8Z-7210-EA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Selector Shaft Assy
- Manufacturer Note: Includes Brake Shift Interlock Switch
- Replaces: YL8Z-7210-EC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.0L Zetec EFI, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Gear Shift Housing Assembly
Part Number: 5L8Z-7210-EA
$77.18 MSRP: $112.83
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Housing Assy - Gear Shift
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2006 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: 8L8Z-7210-A
$177.43 MSRP: $262.17
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift; Gear Shift Assembly, Shifter Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: BLACK
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Escape Selector Shaft Assembly
Part Number: YL8Z-7210-EC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Selector Shaft Assy
- Manufacturer Note: Includes Brake Shift Interlock Switch
- Replaced by: 2L8Z-7210-EA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2002 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.0L Zetec EFI, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: 8M6Z-7210-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Escape Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: 8L8Z-7210-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift; Shifter Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: Chrome
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Escape Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: 5M6Z-7210-C
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift; Shifter Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2007 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Escape Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: 5L8Z-7210-H
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift
- Manufacturer Note: BLACK
- Replaced by: 5L8Z-7210-N
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Transmission Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: 5L8Z-7210-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Transmission Gear Shift; Gear Shift Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: Gearshift Lever
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: 5L8Z-7210-J
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift
- Manufacturer Note: Dark Pebble
- Replaced by: 5L8Z-7210-P
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)

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Ford Escape Automatic Transmission Shifter

The Ford Escape Automatic Transmission Shifter gives drivers crisp, confident control of park, reverse, neutral, and drive. This is the key advantage that makes everyday travel easy. Throughout all Escape generations, the component has been renowned for its reliability and smoothness over miles of commuter goodness. The initial floor-mounted Automatic Transmission Shifter is made from durable rods or a cable, delivering satisfying feedback that allows new drivers to feel the shift. Ford clearly listens to the demands of safety. Due to mid-series updates, the incorporation of a thumb press safety button as well as an ignition brake interlock happens. Both of these features ensure that your operation is uncomplicated. This cable update will help reduce vibrations and friction, allowing the Automatic Transmission Shifter to slide into position and helping with fuel efficiency during long highway trips. Currently, the design of shift by wire sends an electronic command from the Automatic Transmission Shifter to the control module, allowing a rotary dial that frees up console space. This electronic arrangement may auto-lock the park when the engine is switched off to improve safety when engaged in a quick grocery drop or parked in a steep driveway. No matter the version, each Automatic Transmission Shifter goes through thorough temperature and road testing, maintaining the overall Ford promise of long-lasting quality. The Escape trims that feature gas, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid powertrains are compatible, so a single Automatic Transmission Shifter concept serves multiple driving styles. The accurate detents in the Automatic Transmission Shifter gate work together with electronic safeguards to prevent mis-shifts, protecting the transmission and boosting owner confidence. The careful specifics and dependable fabric keep Escape owners loyal and help Ford stand out in the busy market for crossovers that value efficiency and safety. With its prompt response and ergonomic feel, the Ford Escape branded Automatic Transmission Shifter exudes confidence, whether it be guiding around a first car or tackling the snowy back roads. It ensures every Ford adventure and city Escape commute is a delight.

We provide a wide range of Ford Escape Automatic Transmission Shifter at the optimal prices. If you need Ford Escape Automatic Transmission Shifter, you can shop with confidence on our website. All our OEM parts come with a manufacturer's warranty and are delivered to your doorstep with a fast delivery service.

Ford Escape Automatic Transmission Shifter Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Shifter Assembly
AL8Z-7210-AA
Q:
How to replace Automatic Transmission Shifter on Ford Escape?
Posted by Colter C.
A:
For 2004 and earlier models with a column-mounted shifter, start by disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal and waiting at least two minutes. Next, remove the steering wheel/airbag module, followed by the steering column covers, clock spring, multi-function switch, and ignition switch. Detach the Shifter Cable from the steering column shift lever, disconnect the electrical connector and wiring harness, and remove the three shift lever mounting fasteners before taking out the lever. Reinstallation follows the reverse order, ensuring the Powertrain Control Module relearns its idle and fuel mixture trim strategy after reconnecting the battery. For console-mounted shifters, gently pry up the shift lever trim ring, remove the finish plate, disconnect the electrical connector, detach the Shifter Cable from the ball stud, and remove any remaining electrical connectors. After removing the four bolts, lift the assembly out of the console, with reinstallation being the reverse of removal. For models from 2005 through 2007, disconnect the negative battery terminal, turn the key on, and place the shifter lever in Drive. Pry up the oval trim ring around the selector lever and the top trim panel from the console, disconnect the cable from the shift lever, and remove the mounting bolts to take out the shifter, with reinstallation being the reverse. For 2008 and later models, disconnect the negative battery terminal, carefully pry up the rectangular trim around the shifter, remove the interior tray from the center console, and detach the cable from the shift lever. Disconnect the wiring harness from the shifter assembly, pull the 4WD module rearward if applicable, remove the screws from the sides of the center console, and take out the shifter by removing the four mounting bolts, with reinstallation following the reverse order.
Answered by Ford Parts Specialist Don / Oct 17, 2025

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