OEM 2006 Ford Freestyle Shift Cable

2006 Ford Freestyle Shift Cable Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Shift Cable on 2006 Ford Freestyle?

  A: The first step when servicing the selector lever cable involves checking that the vehicle sits in neutral position and rests on a hoist. Begin by removing the air cleaner along with its outlet pipe followed by center console disassembly. The end of the selector lever cable must be disconnected from the selector lever followed by pressing the tab on the cable while pulling it out from the housing. You must expose the cable retainer along with rubber grommet by pulling away carpet and insulation before taking out the two instrument panel brace bolts. Move the selector lever cable toward vehicle front before placing it above the rear floor heat duct then extract the cable by maintaining control of the instrument panel brace at its bottom point. Lift the bulkhead rubber grommet by removing its two nuts to detach the cable from the retainer. The CVT transaxle installation requires users to disconnect the shift cable end while removing the electrical connector from the shift cable bracket before pulling the plunger for cable unlock and bracket removal. You should perform the same procedure when replacing the selector lever cable on 6-speed transaxles. To remove the selector lever cable you must disconnect it from the brake tube bracket followed by pulling the cable through the bulkhead before taking it out of the vehicle. The receiver lever cable must be installed first followed by tightening two nuts to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.). Pass the selector lever cable through the instrument panel brace then place it beneath the heat duct at the rear floor. Install the brace's two bolts secured to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.). The selector lever cable needs to be placed in the routing clip before repositioning carpet and insulation and then sliding into the shifter housing. The selector lever cable needs to connect to its end before replacing the center console. When installing the selector lever cable into the bracket of 6-speed transaxles use the locking plunger on the bracket then attach the electrical connector before finishing installation of the shift cable end. To install the shift cable on CVT transaxles start by placing it into the bracket followed by plunger locking while attaching the electrical connector before finishing with the shift cable end. To complete the process attach the selector lever cable to the brake tube bracket then connect the wire harness before reinstalling the air cleaner and outlet pipe while possibly adjusting the shift cable when required.