OEM 2009 Ford F-150 Shift Cable

2009 Ford F-150 Shift Cable Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Shift Cable for the 6R80 and 4R75E Transmissions on 2009 Ford F-150?

  A: You should start servicing or repairing the shift cables of 6R80 and 4R75E transmissions by first positioning the vehicle in neutral on a hoist and then removing the instrument panel lower finish panel followed by the four bolts securing the instrument panel lower reinforcement panel. The configuration of the steering column depends on servicing the lower cover which requires unscrewing the three mounting screws before the upper shroud can be eliminated. Unfasten the shift cable from its points on the selector lever arm and steering column bracket with extreme care to prevent damage to the cable structure. Lower the rubber grommet and shift cable as you push them through the dash panel. During replacement of the 6R80 transmission require heat shield removal and manual control lever cable separation from its position on the manual control lever but for 4R75E transmission users must first detach the cable from the manual control lever and remove the locking tab before proceeding. The installation of the 6R80 transmission requires securing shift cable locking tabs before you install the cable clip and properly attach the cable to the manual control lever. The replacement of a necessary heat shield should be performed during this step. You must attach the locking tab to the manual control lever while placing the cable end directly on the ball stud of the lever for the 4R75E transmission installation. Thoroughly push both the shift cable and rubber grommet to the top of the dash panel while avoiding any force that might harm the cable assembly. Screw the shift cable into position on the steering column where it connects the retainer while generating an audible sound during bracket and selector lever arm attachment. The upper shroud should be installed by lowering the steering column while the lower shroud attachment requires column elevation before securing through three screws. Reinstall the instrument panel lower reinforcement panel by tightening its screws to 9 Nm (80 lb-in). The last stage involves confirming park and neutral starting behavior along with reverse lamp functionality in the reverse mode. Adjustments to the shift cable or transmission range (TR) sensor of the 4R75E transmission should be performed as needed. Finish the process by fully securing lower dash panel with its two screws.