How to remove and install the Automatic Transmission Shifter from the steering column on Ford Explorer?

Disconnect the negative cable and the positive cable if equipped with airbags from the battery. Remove the driver's side knee bolster and the upper and lower steering column covers. Disconnect the electrical connector from the transmission control switch if equipped. Remove the boot by prying up one end and pulling the bottom out of a slot in the column, and take off the upper steering column shroud by pulling its tab out of the slot. Drive the retaining pin from the shift lever base with a small punch and hammer, then remove the shift lever and the clip. If the shift lever is to be removed from the vehicle, disconnect the shift indicator cable. Installation is the reverse of removal, and it is important to replace the shift lever pin with a new one any time the shift lever is removed.

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Ford Explorer Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: CT4Z-7210-KA
$186.28 MSRP: $291.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift
- Manufacturer Note: With SST Button
- Replaced by: GT4Z-7210-DB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: CT4Z-7210-MB
$93.74 MSRP: $128.09
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift
- Replaced by: CT4Z-7210-MD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2014 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 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 Explorer Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: BB5Z-7210-KA
$186.28 MSRP: $291.50
You Save: $105.22 (37%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift
- Replaced by: GT4Z-7210-DB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: CT4Z-7210-NA
$167.70 MSRP: $260.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift
- Manufacturer Note: With SST Button
- Replaced by: GT4Z-7210-CB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: CT4Z-7210-LA
$171.23 MSRP: $253.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift
- Replaced by: GT4Z-7210-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 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 Explorer Shift Lever
Part Number: 9L2Z-7210-BB
$179.35 MSRP: $265.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift; Gear Shift Assembly, Shift Lever, Shifter Assembly
- Replaces: 7L2Z-7210-B, 6L2Z-7210-Y, 7L2Z-7210-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: 7L2Z-7210-BA
$179.35 MSRP: $265.00
You Save: $85.65 (33%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift
- Replaced by: 9L2Z-7210-BB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Shift Lever
Part Number: F57Z-7210-C
$105.59 MSRP: $154.37
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft - Gear Change; Gear Shift Assembly, Shift Lever
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1999 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AODE-E, 4AT AODE-W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Shift Lever
Part Number: 9L2Z-7210-AB
$193.56 MSRP: $286.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift; Gear Shift Assembly, Shift Lever, Shifter Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: Urethane Knob
- Replaces: 7L2Z-7210-A, 7L2Z-7210-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Shift Lever
Part Number: DG1Z-7210-B
$92.55 MSRP: $135.30
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Transmission Gear Shift; Lever, Shift Lever
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: FB5Z-7210-MA
$201.01 MSRP: $297.00
You Save: $95.99 (33%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift
- Manufacturer Note: Less Switch
- Replaced by: GB5Z-7210-CB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2017 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 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 Explorer Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: 6L2Z-7210-Y
$179.35 MSRP: $265.00
You Save: $85.65 (33%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift
- Replaced by: 9L2Z-7210-BB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2007 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: CT4Z-7210-FA
$198.09 MSRP: $310.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift
- Replaced by: GT4Z-7210-HB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Transmission Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: 5L2Z-7210-AA
$61.48 MSRP: $84.00
You Save: $22.52 (27%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Transmission Gear Shift; Gear Shift Assembly, Shift Lever
- Replaces: 1L2Z-7210-AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Transmission Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: 1L2Z-7210-AD
$61.48 MSRP: $84.00
You Save: $22.52 (27%)

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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Transmission Gear Shift
- Manufacturer Note: Includes 4 Pin 7G550
- Replaced by: 5L2Z-7210-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: CT4Z-7210-KC
$186.28 MSRP: $291.50
You Save: $105.22 (37%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift
- Manufacturer Note: With SST Button
- Replaced by: GT4Z-7210-DB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: CT4Z-7210-NB
$167.70 MSRP: $260.00
You Save: $92.30 (36%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift
- Manufacturer Note: With SST Button
- Replaced by: GT4Z-7210-CB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Handle Assembly
Part Number: BT4Z-7213-EC
$86.90 MSRP: $127.05
You Save: $40.15 (32%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shift Knob
- Manufacturer Note: With Switch
- Replaces: BT4Z-7213-EB, BT4Z-7213-EA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
- 2011-2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Automatic Transmission Shift Lever
Part Number: E9TZ7210C
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Gear Shift Lever
Part Number: 7L2Z-7210-CA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever - Gear Shift
- Manufacturer Note: Leather Knob
- Replaced by: 7L2Z-7210-CB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)

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Ford Explorer Automatic Transmission Shifter

The Ford Explorer Automatic Transmission Shifter offers instant confidence and control of gear selection, making everyday driving smoother and safer. Whether you're driving an early Explorer based on Ranger roots or a new sixth generation Ford SUV, the Automatic Transmission Shifter keeps operation familiar while accepting new tech. In the early designs, the lever was located on the column with strong rods, a guarantee of Ford reliability. With the introduction of center consoles, the Automatic Transmission Shifter was relocated to the floor. A thumb button and a cable were added to prevent accidental slip. Recent editions use shift by wire, so the Automatic Transmission Shifter sends electronic signals to a module that positions a small motor on the gearbox for quick, precise changes. The design of every vehicle includes a brake interlock mechanism, which will not allow the driver to leave Park until the pedal is pressed, a crucial safety feature that Explorer families have come to know and trust. All production years are compatible, so a third generation Explorer owner has the same intuitive gate and clear PRNDL readout as a new hybrid owner. The Automatic Transmission Shifter communicates easily with advanced powertrains to select the optimal ratios for optimum fuel economy on road and maximum torque off-road. Ford tuned the steering system of the SUV to have crisp feedback and low-effort use. The tough inner workings of the Automatic Transmission Shifter are rated for hundreds of thousands of cycles without play, which fits the view that Ford parts take a beating. While benefiting each Explorer's durability figures, it also helps keep it atop a packed SUV market. All in all, the Automatic Transmission Shifter combines time-tested feel with advanced electronics to sustain the Explorer's adventurous character and Ford's legacy.

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Ford Explorer Automatic Transmission Shifter Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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F57Z-7210-C
Q:
How to remove and install the Automatic Transmission Shifter from the steering column on Ford Explorer?
Posted by Dmitriy N.
A:
Disconnect the negative cable and the positive cable if equipped with airbags from the battery. Remove the driver's side knee bolster and the upper and lower steering column covers. Disconnect the electrical connector from the transmission control switch if equipped. Remove the boot by prying up one end and pulling the bottom out of a slot in the column, and take off the upper steering column shroud by pulling its tab out of the slot. Drive the retaining pin from the shift lever base with a small punch and hammer, then remove the shift lever and the clip. If the shift lever is to be removed from the vehicle, disconnect the shift indicator cable. Installation is the reverse of removal, and it is important to replace the shift lever pin with a new one any time the shift lever is removed.
Answered by Ford Parts Specialist Sonny / Jun 29, 2025

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