How To Fix A Loose Shifting Column In A 2002 Ford F-150 5.4L Engine And Other Select Ford Vehicles

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3 жыл бұрын

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In this video I go through for simple solutions to fix a sloppy shifting column in a 2002 Ford F150 5.4 L engine and these steps can also be done in other select Ford vehicles.
Tools Needed:
1. 6mm socket
2. 7mm socket
3. 8mm socket
4. 13mm socket with extension
5. Phillips head screwdriver
6. T-30 Torx bit
7. Flat Head Screwdriver
Parts Needed To Buy:
Shift Indicator Bracket:
shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/d...
Shift Tube Bushings:
www.amazon.com/Dorman-905-107...
Shift Tube Retention Bracket:
shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/d...
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Torque Specs:
1. Shift control tube assembly (column shift only) 5-8 ft lb
2. Torque pivot bolts to 14-19 ft
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@BoiDetroit 2 ай бұрын

I did this repair on a 1999 F250 5.4 with my laptop on the front seat with your video for the procedure. It turns out that the plastic holder for the shift cable was broken, the two t30 bolts were tight but the bushings were shot. I replaced all the parts and while I was at it I pulled the dash console and soldered the faulty joint that made the odometer faulty. You made a great video and I couldn't done the repair without it. Thank you!

@Mr_Goody 2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. I’m glad that the video helped you. 👍

@outdoorsmansgarage 3 жыл бұрын

I think the hardest part about this repair is contorting yourself under the dashboard to locate what needs to be fixed if you're a small person it's no big deal but if you're a big person per coming out this repair is going to suck. I think the most amazing part of this video is the fact of how good quality the under-dash videoing was

@Mr_Goody 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment my friend I knew it was gonna be a pain getting under the dash so I knew if I was going to record it I definitely wanted to make it clear and precise as I could ✌️👍

@palesomim4306 2 жыл бұрын

Just completed the job. Just wanted to let everyone know that it is easy if you just follow your instructions. Thanks a million. You saved me some cash

@Mr_Goody 2 жыл бұрын

Your Welcome my friend, I’m glad the Video helped you.

@Mark-qv4bn 10 ай бұрын

It's probably going to cost $400-$500 in the shop right now getting fixed right now at a shop. 2004 Ford ranger daily driver every day. First time something went wrong.

@Mark-qv4bn 10 ай бұрын

Update : shifter cable $100, plus 2 hours of labor + tax. $400¿ differential fluid changed after 20 years, 100,000 miles on truck, $60? For rear end service oil change, wow. I'm disabled, mine is perfect like brand new, no bushing wear, wow! Ford Rangers will live forever. Other than brakes and oil changed in 20 years.

@rmmoneyman Жыл бұрын

I hardly ever leave comments, but I have to say thank you I went to go get the replacement part but forgot to take the old one with me. You saved the day by stating clearly the name of the part I need to replace in your video to the AutoZone clerk. I was even able to stop the video and match up the picture with the part. That was the first part which fixed the majority of the problem but still have a little sluggishness in the column. I will go to part 2 and see if that is my next step. Great job with the video and not talking down but encouraging your viewers if they attempt to DIY.

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome, my friend and I thank you for leaving a review and for your kind words. This is my hobby and I’m glad if I help anyone at the end of the day that is why I make these videos and you’re right I try not to leave anything out because if I have any problems in doing the job, I figure other people can too that is why I show the whole process. I hope that you get all of your problems figured out soon and your truck as good as new. 👍✌️

@MrNoneURBusiness Жыл бұрын

Thanks, a shop told me that I needed a new shifter cable, and your video showed me it was the Cable Bracket. Saved me some money. I just subscribed

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

I’m glad the video help you’re welcome my friend.

@waynesalekin6773 Жыл бұрын

One of the best videos I've ever seen on KZfaq. Thank you very much.

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words 👍

@organs8917 3 жыл бұрын

Hope your channel grows❤︎! I find your content very helpful since you post a lot of tutorials just like this one♥︎♡︎♥︎

@chrisdoyle567 9 ай бұрын

I wanted to personally thank you! This was the one of the best videos ive ever used.Just did the bushing job was perfect!! PLEASE CONTINUE TO SHARE YOUR KNOWLEGE. GOD BLESS

@Mr_Goody 9 ай бұрын

I would like to thank you for the kind words. And also it is for people that say thank you and that also find these videos useful is the reason why I do KZfaq. if I can help one person, then I feel that I have served a purpose and then I have done what I said to do. May God bless you also, my friend I will always share the knowledge I know to help out everyone I can. 👍

@user-rq6mq4bj1f 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for video and not cutting small details out!

@Mr_Goody 7 ай бұрын

Your Welcome 👍✌️

@johndunton1911 5 ай бұрын

Mr.Goody awesome video! you made this video so very well that anyone can do this job. HI 5 Sir. Thank you!!!

@Mr_Goody 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, and I’m glad the video helped. 👍✌️

@JohnLovett-bu3bo Жыл бұрын

Greatest video ever. It fix my problem. Done it myself. Thank you.

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

Your Welcome 👍

@eagle777dh Жыл бұрын

Thank you for This video it was the third option that worked for me.

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

Your Welcome and I’m glad it worked for you. 👍

@2H2521 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, man. I did this on my ‘99 Ranger. This is a huge problem for Ford vehicles of this era that use this shifter system.

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

I’m glad the video helped 👍✌️

@Mark-qv4bn 10 ай бұрын

I'm letting Good Year do mine today. I'm old, getting under the dash, no way. Hopefully, it will be less than $500. 2004 ford ranger, driven every day since 2004. Still runs perfect, gear shifter starting to get real loose. I pick it up at 2:00 tomorrow. This is a nightmare job. 😫

@Mr_Goody 10 ай бұрын

@Mark-qv4bn Good luck my friend and I hope they don’t overcharge you.

@Mark-qv4bn 10 ай бұрын

@Mr_Goody Thanks I'm working elderly taxpayer on ss retirement. I got diagnosed with degenerative disk disease and chronic pain. I always believed in "pain don't hurt", a lot of things I can't do anymore. The part is $100 the shifter cable and 2 hrs labor at $110 an hour plus tax. Hopefully, everything else is OK in the column. I'll know tomorrow. Edit: shop installed rotors and drums a few years ago, I was driving on metal to metal. Not good.

@Mark-qv4bn 10 ай бұрын

@Mr_Goody I don't think the original fluid in the differential had ever been changed since 2004. Just over 100,000 miles mostly city driving. Really the first time ever in the shop. Now it's perfect like new again. With a new battery, tax $110 an hour, labor 2 hours +$100 cable. $641, battery $200 installed right. Better to find out now, I live by desert wilderness. A person doesn't want to get stuck somewhere. Battery lasted only 3 or 4 years. Amazing trucks, I tell people it was driven every day since 2004. It's not an easy job replacing the cable and the 15 tools you need. I'll keep it forever. Paid cash for it in 2011. 9 years debt free. Life is good.

@eddiefleming4255 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. You covered everything that was worn on my shifter. Thanks for telling us what size sockets we needed to use along with the clamp brand and part number. You just got a new subscriber also.

@Mr_Goody 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome I’m just glad I was able to help. ✌️👍

@matthewleonard9370 2 жыл бұрын

I just subscribed! You just helped me fix my truck the shift indicator bracket broke.I picked up a new one and installed it now it is working again! Thank you for everything have a great day!

@Mr_Goody 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad the video helped my friend. You have a great day also ✌️👍

@tommyvt2872 2 жыл бұрын

I think you have done a GREAT job on showing how to do this i saw one where they said you had to remove the Instrument cluster to replace the shaft bushings you saved me a lot of time "THANKS"

@Mr_Goody 2 жыл бұрын

Your Welcome, I’m glad the Video helped ✌️👍

@Mayjah_flexx 2 жыл бұрын

Mines broke in half and this video helped me tackle this after work earlier. Wasn’t too bad of a job. Thanks buddy 💯💯💪🏾

@Mr_Goody 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome my friend. ✌️👍

@lynettehall66 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate it. So awesome of you to show us how to do these things. I am working on mine tomorrow.

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome my friend 👍

@bensbarger5068 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and lighting. Great job communicating the steps, beginning to end for the repairs.

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words 👍

@reallyman9418 Жыл бұрын

You are the best!! You saved me 70 bucks and a headache with the neutral safety switch I was going to put in till you showed me this. Thank you so much!!

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

You are welcome my friend 👍

@alexivack3453 Жыл бұрын

Great job with the explanation and video work. Thank you for making this video because I just purchased a 1998 F150 with sloppy steering. Much appreciation for helping me with what I need to have done. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

That’s what I’m here for hopefully to help people and thank you for your kind words 👍✌️

@user-id4ec1ot9s 10 ай бұрын

Clear as a bell ! (if only the multitudes of so many other pretenders would spare us time wasted). Thank you . . . .

@Mr_Goody 10 ай бұрын

I’m glad the video helped. And I thank you for the kind words. 👍✌️

@bobsmith6489 2 жыл бұрын

thanks to your video , i was able to prep myself mentally for this so i could get this done earlier today in 5 to 10 degree weather. i had to have it all planned out, as there is no casual way to work on a vehicle when it's this cold.

@Mr_Goody 2 жыл бұрын

It’s been really cold where I live in Ohio. I’m glad the video helped you and I hope you were able to fix it. Stay warm my friend. ✌️👍

@kenforeal5278 2 жыл бұрын

He is definitely thorough in this video. It helped me with the sloppiness with my steering wheel. TY.

@Mr_Goody 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome my friend I’m glad the video helped. ✌️👍

@Paul-fq4mm Жыл бұрын

Good video so many others leave out steps or skip small steps that don't seem important to them but your very detailed video is more worthwhile.

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

I try to leave all of the steps in because sometimes people have problems with the little steps like removing bolts or something of that nature and I’d like to leave the whole process in and that way it doesn’t leave anything to guesswork.

@patriciawalter3233 2 жыл бұрын

You are awesome! I watched other videos and after several attempts to fixed my shifter problems, I gave up. Not having enough money to pay a mechanic, I continued to watch videos and came across this one. #3 was my problem. One of the screws actually fell out. I had been driving on a really bumpy dirt road a day before but the top screw fell

@patriciawalter3233 2 жыл бұрын

out 60 miles from home. I stopped by a eatery and when I park the car to get out, the truck began to roll back. I was horrified! I was finally able to get it back in drive and get home where it was parked all last week. I can drive again. Thank you so much!

@Mr_Goody 2 жыл бұрын

That is my goal after all, is to help people and save people money. I’m glad everything is fixed and you are back on the road again. I hope you have a good day or night whichever it may be for you. And thank you for the kind words. ✌️👍

@tommyvt2872 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it did i am looking forward for more this was done in great detail and clear

@jimpettit6293 Жыл бұрын

I changed out the tube and the rod. The pin in the shift lever was broken in half, I am surprised it got back into park. I have a 2008 F750, I replaced the rubber bushing around the shift lever where it sits in the tube. It works so much better and it was really bad

@anthonycassata5152 Жыл бұрын

Good video. I had replaced the shift rail bushings on my 99 Ranger several years ago. You are correct, not too difficult, just be patient and take your time. I am getting the parts together to do my 04 Sport Trac. Thanks for the video. 👍🏻👍🏻

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

You are welcome my friend 👍

@Mark-qv4bn 10 ай бұрын

I think when it's on a lift, it'd be a lot easier job. All I know is, I know my limitations, and I'm old.

@batikcreations 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! #3 worked for my 2000 E150 van. Very much appreciated and subscribed!!

@Mr_Goody 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome my friend and I’m glad the video helped ✌️👍

@tommyvt2872 2 жыл бұрын

This the best i have seen on you tube yet!!

@Mr_Goody 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words I try to keep clear pictures and simple procedures. So that way it will be able to help people.

@buddy_vv6025 Жыл бұрын

keep in mind if you’ve done all the steps and still have issues, check the shift linkage on the actual transmission itself (that was the problem for my f150)

@Mark-qv4bn 10 ай бұрын

The shop did my shifter cable, $100 cable, 2 hours of labor at $110 an hour+ tax and fees. I'm disabled, I can't do this like I was young. On a lift it's much easier I'm sure. 😮

@figueroalawnservice3284 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video I'm doing mine tomorrow thanks appreciate it

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome my friend. I’m glad to be of assistance.👍

@doublem1971 Жыл бұрын

Perfect video for me because you showed how to remove the lower panel. Much thanks!

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

Your Welcome 👍

@rickyposey4361 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the step by step procedure very helpful.

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I’m just glad the video was able to help you my friend. 👍

@frankr5375 8 ай бұрын

Wow Thank you for the very informative repair video! I couldn't have done it without you

@Mr_Goody 8 ай бұрын

Your Welcome my friend 👍✌️

@hughfokker6493 2 жыл бұрын

Sadly, it was all of them and slop at the pin at the shift lever... great video. Now I have to figure out why it can shift while no key is in IT. And why the shifter is almost touching the dash... those were there before this repair and persist.

@Mr_Goody 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and please update us on if you get everything fixed and put back together OK hope you have a great day. ✌️👍

@tunyung 2 ай бұрын

Great video thanks

@Mr_Goody 2 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome. I’m glad the video helped. 👍✌️

@olivarezbling Жыл бұрын

Bravo excellent video 👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

Thank You 👍

@waynesharrard8658 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video . Ty

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

Your Welcome my friend 👍

@chumaluf Жыл бұрын

thanks i have been going nuts about my ranger same problem

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome my friend. I hope the video helps. 👍

@lisiatepalu7737 3 ай бұрын

Thankyou it help me a lot👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🙏🙏🙏

@Mr_Goody 3 ай бұрын

Your Welcome my friend 👍

@billsheppard9758 8 ай бұрын

You really do not have to take the dash apart, but you can see what you're doing easier if you did

@buttronprime Жыл бұрын

Dude, you are the f***ing man, thank you so much. This was becoming a huge problem for me, and your video solved my problem immediately. Keep up the quality videos please!

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome my friend and I’m glad the video helped ✌️👍

@kylemineau2243 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

Your Welcome my friend 👍

@relaxsleepvibes5340 9 ай бұрын

Thanks

@Mr_Goody 9 ай бұрын

Your welcome my friend. 👍✌️

@victorjesuscastrotejeda4816 7 ай бұрын

thanks a lot your video is very helpful, i wonder if is needed to get out the full steerer column to replace the column shift tube?

@Mr_Goody 7 ай бұрын

You should be able to replace it without taking it all out.

@markhuckins272 5 ай бұрын

One of the things I would mention is to take the time to check the other Torx bolts that are attached to the tube end and the bracket just behind the back of the bushing bracket. You will find loose Torx bolts 75 percent of the time. Very good video otherwise.

@Mr_Goody 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and thank you for your comment. 👍✌️

@palesomim4306 2 жыл бұрын

Hello sir, question. I first checked the screws (sol #3) and the are fine. Would you recommend trying #4 then sol #2? Thank you

@flowersfam3462 2 жыл бұрын

I've been searching for a thorough step by step video to figure out why my 2000 Ford Expedition 4.6L, V8 Triton XLT gear shift was loose and not fully going into park, and I can only start it in neutral now. Besides it will roll backwards since it won't go in park completely.😬 I'm going to follow your entire video to check all of this to make sure I cover it all! So glad your vehicle is similar, so hopefully doing all of this will resolve my issue. One question, have you ever had to replace your overdrive knob on the end of the gear shift, mine is barely hanging on, had to tape that overdrive knob on to hold it in place. You are an amazing instructor for us females also, who can't afford these mechanics. I replaced my alternator and this will be my second fix on my vehicle. Thanks for the video.😊

@Mr_Goody 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment. Yes and I have just replaced the overdrive button with I new plastic piece that snaps on. But tape will work too it’s all just cosmetics as long as it’s working. Also about your car not going into gear if the video doesn’t help one other thing you can try is the shift linkage. Good luck and if you don’t care give us an update when you get it fixed. ✌️👍

@flowersfam3462 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mr_Goody Yes, tape will work, got black electrical tape holding it together.😊 I will update you soon.

@flowersfam3462 2 жыл бұрын

@Mr. Goody I adjusted the Shift Indicator Wheel and aligned my gear on park, luckily the white bracket wasn't broken that holds the wheel. Now I can start my vehicle in park.😊 However, when I put my gear shift in reverse, my vehicle won't go in reverse unless I have someone help me push it back while it is in neutral and then I can put it in drive and go. 1. Do you think I turned the shift indicator wheel over too much? 2. After adjusting the indicator wheel, l saw that one of my torq screws had fallen out and I put it back in but it wouldn't allow me to shift my gear so I had to take it back out so I could shift my gear to drive my vehicle. I don't know why that happened, but I'm driving with one torq screw instead of two. Just to let you know, my gear shift column still is a little loose, probably because of only having one torq screw.🤔 I haven't check the brackets and bushings yet, since I have been working odd hours, but I'm going to do that on Wednesday morning because I'm off and have time. But I'm still confused as to why it won't go in reverse. Any suggestions for a female whose trying to fix her own vehicle?😏

@Mark-qv4bn 10 ай бұрын

I think they put a lot of my cluster gages on everything. Including the Ford Bronco, all the same, looks the same. I got a new shifter cable, but the shop did it. First thing to fail drove it until the brakes were metal to metal. There's a reason they don't make small reliable trucks. I'm keeping mine forever.

@statik_ford1 Жыл бұрын

Like it locks but I took out the battery a good time

@charliej.911 2 жыл бұрын

So the 2 t30 screws on the back of the column that you put lock tight on , one of mine are stripped out , what is the part called that I need to fix it ? , also great video I found out my top 2 bushings was bad also . Thank you

@Mr_Goody 2 жыл бұрын

If you can take a picture of what you’re talking about and message me on my Instagram there’s a link to it up in my channel banner I will try my best to help you

@04yungin86 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I just bought same truck had same problem

@Mr_Goody 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome I’m glad the video helped you ✌️👍

@GaryLedet Жыл бұрын

I heard something drop under my steering column that hit the floor. It was a stainless pin that had spines on one end and tapered on the other. It was 1-1/4" long and about 1/8" thick about. Any ideas where it came from?

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

I would have to see an picture of it. If you click on my instagram on my channel banner. You can send me a picture and k will try to help you.

@04yungin86 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know how to fix gas gauge

@Mr_Goody 3 жыл бұрын

Yes just sent me a message on my Instagram from the link on my banner on the top of my page.

@statik_ford1 Жыл бұрын

On the key ignition I can’t take it out why that sir

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

Turning the wheel in the opposite direction can release the lock and enable you to take the key out of the ignition. Jiggling the key - Another easy method for removing a stuck key is to push down on the key cylinder with your left index finger while simultaneously jiggling the key with your right hand.

@jimfranklyn4007 2 жыл бұрын

I just got done doing this. Everything seemed to go good. I put it all back together, reconnected the battery. Went to start it and nothing! No power at all. What could I have done wrong? Could I have put ignition cylinder in wrong? Help please

@Mr_Goody 2 жыл бұрын

Check all of the fuses and retrace your steps in double re-check that’s what I would do. Anyways I hope you get it figured out my friend 👍✌️

@jimfranklyn4007 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the quick reply. I jumped it and it fired right up. Thanks for the video, my buschings were worn and one clamp was broken. All good now! Thanks again

@Mr_Goody 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome my friend ✌️👍

@keldonator 2 жыл бұрын

Ended up being slop where the arm connects to the shifter tube for me. Some rubber thing there broke.

@keldonator 2 жыл бұрын

In case this happened to be the same issues for someone else. The part number for me was 905-096 dorman.

@Mr_Goody 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the update. ✌️👍

@jimmy2060 10 ай бұрын

you might try to lose a bunch of "and" thanks for the video

@motoroadrunner9589 Жыл бұрын

I'm gonna be pissed of I pull my Trans put and replace it all to find out there's a adjustment needed on a cable or something else 🤣 my f150 trans doesnt work at all. No drive forward or backwards. Engine just revs.

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

Always check the little things first 👍

@motoroadrunner9589 Жыл бұрын

@Mr. Goody right! I didn't check anything really haha I just started to pull the trans out bur got stuck because of the exhaust. Seems like it doesn't really come out without taking that down for clearence

@anthonycassata5152 Жыл бұрын

So where are the torques?

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

1. shift control tube assembly (column shift only) 5-8 ft lb 2. Torque pivot bolts to 14-19 ft lb

@Mr_Goody Жыл бұрын

I updated the Video Description to include the Torque specs as well.