OEM Ford Windstar Automatic Transmission Shift Levers

Ford Windstar Automatic Transmission Shift Levers Parts and Q&A

• Shift Lever
  XF2Z-7210-AA
  Q: How to Service and Repair Automatic Transmission Shift Levers and Cables on Ford Windstar?

  A:

  The procedure for servicing the Shift Cable and automatic transmission shift levers begins with air bag safety precautions through power supply reduction and a one-minute waiting period for both ground cables and any auxiliary batteries and power supplies. The service starts with unscrewing the two components holding the instrument panel lower steering column opening cover before removing the left-hand instrument panel finish panel from the instrument panel followed by removing the right-hand finish panel. Take out the screws that mount the instrument panel opening cover reinforcement as well as the steering column opening brace. The automatic transmission shift lever indicator cable must be positioned to the side so its screw can be loosened while disconnecting the cable. To remove the ignition switch lock cylinder first set the key to RUN position while pressing the lock release pin and pulling it out. Begin by taking off the lower steering column shroud through a process that potentially involves removing tilt wheel handle and shank components and requires three screws to be unfastened. Screw remover in four nuts from the bracket and steering column lowering process followed by upper steering column shroud detachment. The installer must disconnect the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) harness connector and separate the TCS harness from both the locators along with the gearshift lever cover from the steering column. As a vital step you should replace the old gearshift lever pin then remove the gearshift lever. The reverse process of installation should follow removal procedures.