OEM 2007 Ford Crown Victoria Shift Cable

2007 Ford Crown Victoria Shift Cable Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Floor Shift Cable and Bracket on 2007 Ford Crown Victoria?

  A: The first step when servicing or repairing the floor shift shift cable with bracket demands the disconnection of electric power to air springs because unexpected air spring inflation or deflation might trigger vehicle movement during repairs. A fire suppression system present requires the system to be depowered. To start the process hoist the vehicle to neutrality and then remove the nut that connects the shift cable to transmission and disconnect the cable from the manual control lever and shift cable bracket. First eliminate the shift cable retainer after you disengage the cable from upward routing clips then take out the bolts which bind the shift cable bracket to the transmission. First, detach the cable from its routing clip on the bulkhead while sliding the rubber grommet through that opening then cut the tie wrap securing it to the wiring harness. Start by taking out the instrument panel finish panel along with disconnecting its electrical connector before lifting the console finish panel and getting it out of the way. The shift indicator bezel needs to be raised up to free the bulb while you disconnect the shift cable from the shifter mechanism so the housing clip can be released before cable extraction from the vehicle. To install the new shift cable start by passing it through the bulkhead opening and sitting the rubber grommet into position. Route the shifter end to attach with the floor console mounted selector lever where locking tabs secure in position while the cable end fits onto the ball stud. After securing the cable to the instrument panel wiring harness and setting the selector lever in (D) position reinstall all components that include the bulb, bezel then finish panel and instrument panel finish panel before reconnecting the electrical connector. Fix the shift cable at the bulkhead routing clip before placing the shift cable bracket into position and tightening bolts to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft). Install a new shift cable retainer and connect the cable to the shift cable bracket while clipping it into upward routing areas. Cable adjustments for the shift cable must be performed but additional steps are required for vehicles with fire suppression systems to repower them. When the vehicle sits on the ground and all adjustments finish the system operator should enable the electrical power for air suspension if it exists.