Part 2/2: How to fix your Ford Mustang shifter that's hard to get into and out of Park
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I ran into this problem this morning and was confused. I was worried a lot, but thanks to you, my heart was relieved. Thank you so much for uploading a kind and good video!!!
You are a great teacher, love your dialog and thought process. You are the Man!
+David Mueller Thanks David! Appreciate the kind words. Make sure to subscribe and help spread the word by sharing these videos with others
I'm only changing the peeled-cover T handle on my '07, and it was good to know I'd have to restrain the interlock button before remounting it. You saved me a lot of expletives wondering why it wouldn't seat far enough. Thanks, Dave.
Your welcome Tom. Mine is peeling as well but reverse went out so I will need to address that first.....sometime soon I hope. Make sure to subscribe and thanks
Your video was very helpful. I'm always glad to find a video like yours that is not only helpful but portrayed with the great attitude and finess that you portrayed. It's easy to see that you really know your stuff. I will definitely be looking for more of your videos. Thank you again for being here to help people save a little money too. Take care and stay healthy and safe during these hard times we're having to deal with. Blessings to you and yours. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Smart and funny! Thanks Dave, you have given me a new project to complete and hope that I can actually get it done!
Take your time Karen and it will go fine. Appreciate the comment and for you stopping by the watch the video. Subscribe and check out my others.
Really great detail, thanks for not glossing over anything, all good and necessary info
Excellent pro-quality video technique. Some youtuber's videos shake and swim around so much it almost makes me car sick to watch them. They could learn a lot from you.
Many thanks. This is one reason it takes me soooo long to make videos these days, always worried about the little things that most people don’t notice
Great explanation! Thank you for posting, truly enjoyed the detailed information.
David you are so clear on the directions! I wish all teachers had your ability.
I wish I had the opportunity to teach yet make the money that I currently do. It seems that the two items dont go hand to hand. Thank for the kind words. Dont forget to subscribe and feel free to check out my other videos.
Just was able to do my 05 gt today thanks to this video thank you!
Thanks for the help! I've got the track torn, so I'll have to get in there and get it replaced. Good thing it's back to school and I can get the file folder!
I'm going to attempt to get a window or something to show the gear indications. But I know I won't have it done in 30 minutes like you did!
My mustang just did this when I got home. Thanks tomorrow it's getting fixed
When I saw you working on a Ford, I kinda panicked thinking you changed shops !! Learned so much from you and keeping my Ram truck serviced. Much thanks and appreciation !!
haha Yeah your safe......might see some fiat stuff eventually but for the most part.....mopar all the way. Heck one of my most popular videos is a Ford Ranger waterpump. I might just have to branch out a bit haha. Anything to help grow the channel.
Thanks, man. I just ran into this problem today.
Your welcome. Mine started to split again…..I got many years out of it for it being a cheap fix
hey man, ik its late but i just did this today thanks to u. It looks dope. U r the man!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome! Glad the video helped another person. Thanks for reaching out and make sure to subscribe.
Great videos...a lot of the time people have really bad camera angles and lighting so you can't really see what needs to be done. Thanks for the detailed videos!!
Great information. Thanks a lot..
Nice job, Dave. I bet it works better than the old one ever did.
for the most part except of the indicator portion
Great Video thanks! My 2005 mustang was a just a little hard to shift into gears. It was binding in the back by the cup holder. Then the front black plastic strip broke and there is now a gap in the front. So I will be fixing this soon. Thanks again.
Thanks for finding the video. If you follow the steps you should do fine. Thanks for watching and make sure to subscribe.
You are very good at explaining things, good job. I would have been tempted to try to remold the original piece with some heat.
Thanks for watching the video and for the feedback. The repair that I made in the video has held up great and you cant even tell that you made a repair. Its a cheap fix and I highly recommend it. Thanks again and make sure to subscribe
your video helped alot I have a 07 mustang where the shifter track split in two and I needed a video tutorial, if only this was as easy to fix compared to Ford's paint problems
Glad the video helped out! Appreciate the feedback as well. Make sure to subscribe if you havent already
A suggestion: cut the PRNDL indicator as you cut out the main piece and use nail polish or paint to reproduce the indicator.
Thanks for that tip! Make sure to subscribe.
Great Video! My son has an 05 Mustang V6 with the same problem...Going to give this a try...Thank You!
The repair I made is still holding up great......now I have to work on the door panels due to the material coming loose and hanging down.....wonderful design Ford! Thanks for watching and make sure to subscribe!
MotorCity Mechanic yes it funny with these cars, when we have a problem, get on the internet and find out everyone else has the same problems...glad ai found your video, ridiculous to have to buy a whole new shifter just to fix this plastic part
Scott Faulkenberry That's how I felt so I thought I needed to try something so the reason for the video
Awesome this is exactly what happened to my mustang....do we have to replace the binder peace ...other than protection
Using the folder material was pretty neat. That was a good idea. "Options" is my favorite word in the English language.
The alternative is $180-$200 for a shifter assembly. We will see how it turns out over time. I am that person that wanders up and down the isles at Lowes......Home Depot.....Walmart looking for the item that will work for a project that I am working on.
Nice fix. I make my own cabin air filters for our cars so I really like this fix!
+hauntedro some times you have to think outside the box. That's what it's all about. $5.00 versus $185.00
My gear indicator light is out on my 2010 Mustang. Is there a bulb in there I can access? Great video, by the way!
Seriously man. Thank you! My 3 year old exploded a soda all over the inside of my GT. I could not get it in park. It was scary! I'm going to do this this weekend, but I'm going to try to get the indicator on it.
Much appreciated from one single mom who doesn't want to buy a $250 gear shifter as a replacement!
Did you post an update about how it has lasted? I understand it has been over a year.
Liked and subbed!
Thanks for watching. It still is working great......the trans itself lost reverse and now I have to remove it and fix it when I get time but no issues with the shifter. Thanks for finding the video and the channel......always glad to see that the videos continue to help people save money.
How did your replacement job go?
@@SynsationalCinnamon it went really well, actually! Followed the instructions to a T. It was quite easy and works!!! Highly recommend as an alternative to replacing the entire gear shift.
Very well done! Thank you. I have made my replacement up, and just for grins, I am using e6000 to glue on the indicator strip. Not the end of the world if it does not work.
Got it all installed today, and so far so good. When I cut the piece from the binder, I cut it to have the two tabs for the clear strip. I then cut the clear strip off of the old one by cutting the strip and the tabs complete off the old one. Glued it onto the new one and let it sit overnight. Working ok and the indicator lines up correctly. Thanks again for two great instructional videos!
@@ShadowsOnTheScreen Thanks for the great idea!
velox731 thanks. 4 months later, and it is working perfectly. You came up with a great idea!
My 05 is missing the plastic around the shifter shaft. Is there a way to replace it? It’s preventing my replace cover to slide into place correctly
I used super glue to place the shift indicator to the folder piece, worked out great.
I might just have to try that eventually. Thanks for the added info
I wonder if painting the indicator color on there would work?
Hi, was working on changing out my blinder and the shifter piece that goes up and down with the push of the button has come out. It no longer stays in place for me. Is this ok or is there a method to get it to stay? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks
I have a 2006 mustang gt and when I try to press the button on shifter to get it out of park it won’t go in all the way which doesn’t allow me to shift gears any ideas? I need help please
Hey man, on my mustang that button at 9:22 popped out and i cant seem to get it back. Im worried that i might have to replace the whole thing, do you have any tips on how to fix this issue?
What do I do if the wedge popped out & the spring is showing ? The key won’t come out of the ignition .
Thanks for posting this. I fixed my daughter's 07 using your idea.
Awesome Dennis! Thanks for finding my channel and this video. Make sure to subscribe and check out my other videos when you get time.
Iam have a Mustang v6 convertible 2005 its hard to put in parking or D ,N,R .what do you think.
It could be the issue like in the video or the cable or the shifter itself. I recommend further checking
My mustang is hard to shift also. I have to push it all the way forward to put in park. Very hard to do. I'm not too good with cars. Wondering if I change the cable will it make it easier to shift it? Will it fix the problem? Is that even the problem?
I feel that the issue will be with the shifter like in the video....it was the same exact issue I was having before I fixed it. Thanks for asking and make sure to subscribe.
Hi Dave, I need to disconnect the shifter cable from just below the shifter assembly that sits above inside, for 2005 Mustang AT 6 cyn , there is a plastic piece that hold it in place , I'm not sure how to remove it
Sorry Juan but I dont deal with many Fords....except for the one in the video and only what you saw.
How do you fix the plastic wedge if the spring popped up when you took the shifter off?
same problem. did you manage to fix it? please help
Can’t you cut out the indicator alongside the track and use a paint marker to create the indicator on the replica?
The piece that slides on the indicator track is very thin and delicate. Its possible...not sure how long it would last. If you have the chance I recommend attempting it. When I was laying it over the plastic folder I was cutting out it seems that the upper and lower connections that hold it to the main cover were very narrow and it just seemed that it would not last. I have no issue with not having the indicator personally because I know what gears are what from experience but still something that I recommend someone trying and seeing how long it lasts. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
That little black thing in your shifter that you said had to stay at about 9 o’clock what if mine came out? How do I go by fixing that? My car can shift with out me even putting my foot on the brake.
I havent taken that piece all the way apart to see how it goes back in. If there is damage or if the part is broken then you will need the entire shifter assembly.
I dont see any damage to mine but mine came out too along with the spring. Any update on how to fix??
@@jordansneade3564 did you manage to put the wedge back in?
Why didn’t you put a red paint mark on the folder where it would have been so you retained the gear indicator?
The folder piece didnt extend over to the indicator portion.....you wouldnt have been able to see it. The factory piece uses a narrow clear strip with a red mark. I didnt think cutting that folder to that shape would hold up over time. I can easily tell what gear I am in so I had no worries.
I made shifter cover and I attached the old indecator.
Glad it worked out and thanks for the comment. Make sure to subscribe.
My spring that you push down keeps popping out how can I fix this?
did you manage to find a fix? please help
@@alihamdan5269 I did not I think the only way is to replace the shifter
but this just a srping which came loose. there should be another options, nothing broke
Anybody tried spraying silicone inside the housing as maintenance?
What is the little "slot" I guess you could call it, on the shifter. You can see it clearly at 10:57 ,it's directly across from the D to indicate drive. I would really like to know what it is if someone could help.
Afternoon Matt.....that slot with the small cap/cover on it is the shifter interlock override. If the shifter will not move with the brakes depressed and the key turned in the ignition....then you remove that small cover and depress the override to move the shifter out of park. Hope that helped. Make sure to subscribe and check out my other videos.
Could you in theory cut out the indicator area also?
If you take your time you might be able to try. Just have to come up with something red to show the position. The back lighting might be an issue however....the original is clear and being the new piece it black....you wont be able to see the gear positions in the dark. Thanks for asking and make sure to subscribe
MotorCity Mechanic what he means is why didn't you just cut the old indicator off of the old one and glue it onto the new one??
I felt that glueing the old section on most likely would hold up over time. The glue would most likely come loose from the constant sliding of it back and forth each time the shooter is moved. It being cut from one piece of material would be the best option. I don’t see the splicing of the two together holding up over time
MotorCity Mechanic I guess that may be true depending on what glue you use and how you attach it but I mean if we were really going for a more permanent solution, wouldn't you think it would be better to utilize something other than a cheap, flimsy dollar store plastic folder??