How to remove and install the shift cable from the steering column on Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

Use a screwdriver to pry the end fitting from the steering column lever ball stud, working by feel as the shift cable end and bracket are difficult to see under the dash. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket to the steering column bracket and take off the bracket. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands, ensuring that the air suspension switch is turned to the OFF position if the vehicle has Automatic Ride Control to prevent damage to the system components. While working under the vehicle, pull down on the lock tab on the shift cable and remove the fitting from the manual lever ball stud with a screwdriver, then use the screwdriver to pull up the locking tab at the cable bracket. Press in on the retaining tabs to disengage the cable from the transmission bracket, slide the cable down from the transmission bracket, and remove it. Remove the driver's knee bolster and disconnect the cable at the shift lever at the base of the steering column, followed by disconnecting the cable from the bracket at the column base. Push the rubber floor grommet out and feed the cable through the floor. Installation is the reverse of removal with the addition of adjusting the shift linkage and then removing the jack stands to lower the vehicle to the ground.

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Selector Lever Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: F77Z-7E395-LB
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- Other Name: Cable Assy - Selector Lever Control
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission - 5R44E/5R55E, Four-Wheel Drive, Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Selector Lever Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 7L2Z-7E395-A
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- Other Name: Cable Assy - Selector Lever Control; Shift Control Cable
- Replaces: 6L2Z-7E395-G
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Selector Lever Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 6L2Z-7E395-G
$59.51 MSRP: $87.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Selector Lever Control
- Replaced by: 7L2Z-7E395-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Transmission Gear Shifter Shift Control Cable
Part Number: 6L2Z-7E395-F
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Selector Lever Control; Shift Control Cable
- Replaces: 6L2Z-7E395-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Shift Cable

The Ford Explorer Sport Trac Shift Cable is essential, as it allows the driver to shift the gear selector and have that command obeyed by the transmission. The flexible steel core inside the protective jacket travels seamlessly from the console lever to the manual arm of the transmission. This quickly translates the hand's motion into shifting the PRNDL position. It also saves cabin space as it cannot be a rigid but bulky rod. The sturdy mechanical cable layout applied in pickups was earlier applied by the Ford Explorer Sport Trac models. Later Explorer Sport Trac models contain an electronic interlock that locks the lever in Park until the ignition is on and the brake is pressed. Nevertheless, the Shift Cable still makes the ultimate mechanical pull. A stretched or worn-out Shift Cable can cause slack, missed ranges, or a lever stuck in Park, but replacing the single cable quickly restores the feel of the cable to crisp. Have the Shift Cable bushing checked regularly; that way you won't be surprised, and the Shift Cable itself lasts for thousands of shifts before service is needed. Updates from Ford are making maintenance easier, and major Ford owners appreciate how the design has made every Explorer Sport Trac commute smoother.

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Shift Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Selector Lever Control Cable Assembly
F77Z-7E395-LB
Q: How to remove and install the shift cable from the steering column on Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
A:
Use a screwdriver to pry the end fitting from the steering column lever ball stud, working by feel as the shift cable end and bracket are difficult to see under the dash. Remove the nuts securing the shift cable bracket to the steering column bracket and take off the bracket. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands, ensuring that the air suspension switch is turned to the OFF position if the vehicle has Automatic Ride Control to prevent damage to the system components. While working under the vehicle, pull down on the lock tab on the shift cable and remove the fitting from the manual lever ball stud with a screwdriver, then use the screwdriver to pull up the locking tab at the cable bracket. Press in on the retaining tabs to disengage the cable from the transmission bracket, slide the cable down from the transmission bracket, and remove it. Remove the driver's knee bolster and disconnect the cable at the shift lever at the base of the steering column, followed by disconnecting the cable from the bracket at the column base. Push the rubber floor grommet out and feed the cable through the floor. Installation is the reverse of removal with the addition of adjusting the shift linkage and then removing the jack stands to lower the vehicle to the ground.