How to remove and install the shift cables on Mercury Mariner?

Remove the gear shift lever and the center console, then trace the cables to the floor and unbolt the interior grommet. Working inside the engine compartment, remove the shift cable retaining clips and then detach the shift cables from the transaxle levers. Disconnect the cable retainer from the retainer bracket by pulling on the black pin and lifting the cable from the bracket. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands, then remove the nuts securing the shift cable retaining bracket. Inside the engine compartment, carefully remove the shift cables one at a time from the vehicle. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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Mercury Mariner Automatic Transmission Shifter Cable
Part Number: 9L8Z-7E395-A
$124.99 MSRP: $162.62
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- Other Name: Cable Assy - Selector Lever Control; Cable
- Replaced by: AL8Z-7E395-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2010 Mercury Mariner | 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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Mercury Mariner Selector Lever Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 8L8Z-7E395-B
$52.52 MSRP: $68.33
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Selector Lever Control; Cable, Shift Control Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008 Mercury Mariner | 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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Mercury Mariner Selector Lever Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: AL8Z-7E395-A
$124.99 MSRP: $162.62
You Save: $37.63 (24%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Selector Lever Control; Cable, Shift Control Cable
- Replaces: 9L8Z-7E395-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2011 Mercury Mariner | 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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Mercury Mariner Selector Lever Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 5L8Z-7E395-C
$91.54 MSRP: $133.83
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Selector Lever Control
- Replaces: 5L8Z-7E395-AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Mercury Mariner | 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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Mercury Mariner Selector Lever Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 5M6Z-7E395-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Selector Lever Control; Cable
- Replaces: 5M6Z-7E395-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Mercury Mariner | 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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Mercury Mariner Selector Lever Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 6L8Z-7E395-AA
$118.75 MSRP: $173.62
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Selector Lever Control; Cable, Shift Control Cable
- Replaces: 5L8Z-7E395-AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 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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Mercury Mariner Selector Lever Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 5L8Z-7E395-AD
$91.54 MSRP: $133.83
You Save: $42.29 (32%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Selector Lever Control
- Replaced by: 5L8Z-7E395-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Mercury Mariner | 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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Mercury Mariner Selector Lever Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 9M6Z-7E395-A
$128.82 MSRP: $188.33
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Selector Lever Control; Cable, Shift Control Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 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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Mercury Mariner Selector Lever Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 5L8Z-7E395-AC
$118.75 MSRP: $173.62
You Save: $54.87 (32%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
ADD TO CART
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Selector Lever Control
- Replaced by: 6L8Z-7E395-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2006 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 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), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Mercury Mariner Selector Lever Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 5M6Z-7E395-BA
$82.88 MSRP: $121.17
You Save: $38.29 (32%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
ADD TO CART
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly - Selector Lever Control
- Replaced by: 5M6Z-7E395-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC | 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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Mercury Mariner Selector Lever Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 8M6Z-7E395-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Selector Lever Control; Cable, Shift Control Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008 Mercury Mariner | 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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Mercury Mariner Selector Lever Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: AM6Z-7E395-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Selector Lever Control; Cable, Shift Control Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 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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Mercury Mariner Selector Lever Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: AM6Z-7E395-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Selector Lever Control; Cable, Shift Control Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive

Mercury Mariner Shift Cable

The Mercury Mariner Shift Cable connects the console shifter to the transmission using a flexible steel core and low friction housing, resulting in crisp gear changes for the driver. These early Mercury applications utilized floor levers connected with solid linkage rods that needed precise adjustment. These could also loosen over time. The first Mariner SUV generations soon moved to a single Shift Cable. This reduced play and kept working parts dirt-free. As more speeds were added to transmissions, the updated twin-path Shift Cable linked the main selector strand with overdrive lockout wire for smoother highway control. Routine routing in the Mariner engine bay also eased assembly of the Mercury and helped ensure consistent shift feel. The updated editions from Mercury accompany the industry shift-by-wire trend, but in actual practice, the mechanical Shift Cable remains the common solution because it delivers a feel-good tactile sensation and remains fail-safe without electronics. Common wear points consist of stretching, broken clips, and cracked bushings. These symptoms cause sloppy lever motion or can cause refusal to enter gear. Inspecting the Shift Cable in a timely manner keeps every Mariner on the move.

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Mercury Mariner Shift Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Selector Lever Control Cable Assembly
AL8Z-7E395-A
Q: How to remove and install the shift cables on Mercury Mariner?
A:
Remove the gear shift lever and the center console, then trace the cables to the floor and unbolt the interior grommet. Working inside the engine compartment, remove the shift cable retaining clips and then detach the shift cables from the transaxle levers. Disconnect the cable retainer from the retainer bracket by pulling on the black pin and lifting the cable from the bracket. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands, then remove the nuts securing the shift cable retaining bracket. Inside the engine compartment, carefully remove the shift cables one at a time from the vehicle. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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