OEM 2005 Ford Escape Shift Knob

2005 Ford Escape Shift Knob Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Shift Knob for the Automatic Transmission on 2005 Ford Escape?

  A: Start the shifter repairs by setting the automatic transmission vehicle into neutral gear position on a hoist assembly. First position the floor shift lever at (D) then use gentle force to pop up the upper lever trim ring before both trim pieces can be removed from the top panel. You must detach the overdrive cancel switch electrical connector before removing the set screw that allows you to pull the shift knob and wiring straight up to separate them. Throw away the shifter straw through vertical removal. The new shifter straw needs light application of multipurpose grease before it should be pushed straight into its installation bore. Install the shift knob once you have placed the overdrive cancel switch electrical connector wire harness into the dash opening. Then apply the set screw in place. Fasten the overdrive cancel switch connector before putting back the top trim panel and the shift lever trim ring while orienting the front tab correctly at the shifter's driver side. Move the shifter through the park and drive gears multiple times while validating that the screw does not become excessively tight.