OEM 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Automatic Transmission Shifter

2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Automatic Transmission Shifter Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the automatic transmission shifter on 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

  A: Service and repair operations on automatic transmission shifters should start with the use of back up power deplete protocols to avoid undesired air bag activation. Start by disconnecting the battery ground cable while waiting for one minute until removing any extra auxiliary batteries from service. The first step includes accessing the lower steering column opening finish panel by unscrewing it and shifting the hood release handle aside to reveal the retaining clips which can be easily removed. Next remove the steering column opening finish panel reinforcement by taking out its five bolts and the four nuts which allow lowering the steering column. Begin removal of the ignition switch lock cylinder through a sequence of steps starting with RUN position rotation then pressing release pin activation to extract it. The lower steering column shroud requires removal together with the tilt wheel handle and shank if equipped and after that three screws need to be taken off. The process starts with removing the upper steering column shroud and cutting the transmission control switch (TCS) harness connector free. The TCS harness requires disconnecting its locators while the gearshift lever cover needs to be detached from the steering column. You should discard the old gearshift lever pin and take off the gearshift lever from the system. Finish the installation by executing the reverse removal process along with proving the air bag system function.