OEM 2007 Ford Expedition Shift Cable

2007 Ford Expedition Shift Cable Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the Shift Cable and bracket for a column shift on 2007 Ford Expedition?

  A: Service and repair operations on the shift cable and bracket for column shift should start with placing the vehicle in neutral position on a hoist. Work starts when you remove the instrument panel lower finish panel as well as hood release cable lever along with instrument panel lower reinforcement panel and steering column lower shroud by disconnecting screws. Apply no force between the shift lever arm of the steering column and the steering column bracket while disconnecting the shift cable at its three connections through gentle lifting of the locking tab. Disconnect the shift cable retainer then drop the rubber grommet and shift cable through the floor panel. The heat shield needs removal when it is present. Do not force the manual control lever or shift cable bracket joint when moving the locking tab upward to break the shift cable from the manual control lever. Use a tool to remove the shift cable clip so the cable can leave its bracket and later detach the bolts and bracket alongside it from the transmission. Install the shift cable bracket while fastening its transmission bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft). The installation requires locking the shift cable locking tabs while snapping the cable end onto the ball stud until the bracket clicks in place. A safe confirmation of correct installation involves applying gentle tension on the cable to verify its secure position. To connect the shift cable you should join it with the manual control lever while moving the locking tab down and verifying you hear an audible click. After reassembly of the heat shield the shift cable with rubber grommet must be inserted from floor panel through. Check the correct installation of the shift cable to the steering column by confirming proper connection between the retaining part and steering column bracket and shift lever arm ball stud along with an audible sound and a test pull operation. Reinstallation of components includes the steering column lower shroud along with the instrument panel lower reinforcement panel (torque at 9 Nm (80 lb-in)) and hood release cable lever (torque at 9 Nm (80 lb-in)) and instrument panel lower finish panel. The last step involves adjusting the shift cable.