Ford Truck and SUV Column Shifter Falling Down? How to Replace the Column Shifter Tube!

Do you have a Ford truck or SUV with an automatic column shifter that keeps falling down? The problem is likely the shifter linkage tube, which can crack and break under stress! In this video, Sue takes you on a deep dive with this installation process, which involves removing the steering column to replace the automatic transmission shifter tube!

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[AAuto]

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[josephburns]

My shifter tube was broken right at the far end where the two bolts are that attach it to the shifting bracket. I saw so many videos of people saying “just tighten those two bolts”. Well, that’s not helpful if the “ears” the bolts go into is broken. THIS video is exactly what I needed!!!! I have a 2001 Ford Excursion, and the entire process, shown here, was directly applicable. Thank you for making this video! Nice job on the repair, Miss!

[SophiaAphrodite]

This can be done without taking out the column. You can just drop it down without taking it out and access all the bolts to remove it.

[bllygot]

The intro to this video gave me instant relief.

[xhybridtheory]

I just wanted to say thank you for making this video. I just completed this job and it was all thanks to this video.

[awlighting]

You said you wanted to meet me...
I started the truck, went to put it in gear and the shifter went limp. After an hour of prayer, Google and this video I got out of that downtown spot at 11pm and made my way up I95.
I went in under the dash, popped the cable off that ball joint going to the Linkage, popped it out the retaining bracket and baabam.
Full disclosure the truck was in park when the shifter snapped. I was able to pull the cable with two hands out of park, through reverse into drive and thankfully made my way home.

[H]

Good video, although I would’ve just dropped the steering column instead of completely taking it out.

[chrisn]

Outstanding video, very easy to follow and great help. I managed without pulling everything out, your video made it very clear exactly what everything does and reassembly was easy following along with you. I replaced the tube and bushings for under $50 using OEM genuine Ford parts on '99 F-350 XL. Very happy to be up and running again.

[OfficerLarryNMSE]

And after seeing you complete that repair, I know why I have an excellent mechanic that I have no problem paying to work on my truck. I wanted to replace the plugs on my truck, but I can't even find them anymore...

[ekimoguneleniyan]

Excellent, excellent, excellent!!! Full view of all steps to a fully helpful repair tutorial. Thank you!

[r.d.ontheroad-]

Very nice work young lady! I'm working on a 96 Ford Column in a motor home and that is a tough one because of the height! But thanks to you I'm learning! Thanks!!

[maxleconna]

I'm very happy to watch this video, and more because a woman did It. Is very amazing how she do It! Congratulations!! Excuse my english. Waves from México!!

[markawesome]

Successfully changed my column shifter. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

[gabrielsuarez]

Wow! I have same problem now. My ford explorer 96' not take the parking anymore and now something inside there is broken. Thank you for the video... Thumbs up!

[irvingguenther]

Thank you very VERY VERY much because My husband and I DONT know anything about cars or trucks and this video helped us get the truck going!!!

One thing though…you forgot to mention or maybe i didn’t hear to put the cable right in place whenever you put the steering wheel back on because I didn’t know until I compared another f250 with my 250 and noticed the black cable that goes hanging with the screws that hold the wheel so it don’t fall but regardless THANK YOU! Thank you for using simple tools too!!! Love love love it!!!?

[TheWilderwun]

very easy to follow video. clear and detailed . Excellent!

[rodcurransr.]

Thank you very much! Great video! '04 F250 Triton 5.4 SD Crew, replaced tube, cable to trans, gear shift lever (broken O/D), and gear indicator. Preferred removing whole column, working on garage bench.
Ty again!!

[Laura-wnyy]

Thank you so much. Great video. Hubby just replaced his, and we used your video to guide.

[LaserJet]

Very nice and impressive job. You really know what you do!!!

[brianflowers]

Ok would love to meet you because that's how I've been driving my truck till today