Folding Shifter Delete & Rotary Knob Swap

[Ajzride]

Do you have to cut the tabs off on this one?

Yes. The only way to avoid it would be to swap the entire expedition console, but then you would hvae duplicate drive mode and 4x4 selector switches that wouldn't work.

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[digitaltrucker]

I have both an expedition knob and escape versions. Just waiting on my trim piece to get made for the expedition version with +/- on it!

What is the part number for what I assume is the Expedition knob you picture here with the blank button between the +/_ buttons? Has it been tested? What year Expedition? I ask because when I run this number NL1Z7P155C, it has the button on the center for traction drive.

 

[Ajzride]

What is the part number for what I assume is the Expedition knob you picture here with the blank button between the +/_ buttons? Has it been tested? What year Expedition? I ask because when I run this number NL1Z7P155C, it has the button on the center for traction drive.

First post:
NL1Z-7P155-B

 

[digitaltrucker]

First post:
NL1Z-7P155-B

Thats just the turn button in post 1. I believe you posted this number NL1Z7P155C as the one with the working +/- buttons, but when I run that number I get the one with active traction button in the center.

 

[Ajzride]

Thats just the turn button in post 1. I believe you posted this number NL1Z7P155C as the one with the working +/- buttons, but when I run that number I get the one with active traction button in the center.

https://ford.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/ford-gear-shift-assembly-nl1z7p155b

 

[digitaltrucker]

https://ford.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/ford-gear-shift-assembly-nl1z7p155b

Great thanks

 

[ginosega]

Can someone confirm that the work surface console lid will lay flat with this mod installed? That's why I would consider it - to have the work surface tray open while driving on long trips.

 

[Ajzride]

Can someone confirm that the work surface console lid will lay flat with this mod installed? That's why I would consider it - to have the work surface tray open while driving on long trips.

I don't have a work surface, but can confirm it will work., it sits lower than the factory shifter does when folded.

 

[digitaltrucker]

Do I need to be concerned about this switch nl1z7p155b because I do not have 4 WD? I was looking at the listing and it states 4WD?

 

[Snakedoctor]

Do I need to be concerned about this switch nl1z7p155b because I do not have 4 WD? I was looking at the listing and it states 4WD?

I highly doubt it since that switch has nothing to do with the 4x4 system that’s a different switch assembly or I guess button assembly lol

 

[digitaltrucker]

Do you think this model will work also:
LL1P-7P155-AC 269281

 

[jbrinker]

I know the expedition one is a work in progress and I have to say I really appreciate all the work done on this mod already! I can't wait to eventually do it.

But I wanted to slap a vote in here for a vertical phone dock/Qi charging hole option, either in front of the shifter, or behind it, rather than another cupholder. I already "park" my phone in the shifter hole most of the time, and having it be a proper phone dock with charging would be super cool and handy. Then I would hardly ever have to open the forward compartment. I would contribute to a tip jar for such an option for sure.

Quick question too - if I was considering doing the lighted cupholder mod, is the amount of disassembly much more than what would have to be done for the shifter? I.e. best to wait and do both at the same time? Or really not much time savings?

 

[ford_racing_15]

I've seen a couple of posts of the OEM shifter failing. What actually happens?

So my shifter failed this weekend on vacation... In an underground parking lot and what a nightmare. Luckily there was a Ford dealer open on a Saturday afternoon and I was able to get someone to drive it out to the Alberta mountains for $200. The "D" light started blinking and then it basically failed. No warning sign or anything. I drove it home with the new shifter on top of the console due to lack of tools to take dash apart.

I'm going to order the Expedition shifter (without the drive mode button) today and hopefully Ajzride will be willing to print me the required part and ship to Alberta Canada

 

[digitaltrucker]

So my shifter failed this weekend on vacation... In an underground parking lot and what a nightmare. Luckily there was a Ford dealer open on a Saturday afternoon and I was able to get someone to drive it out to the Alberta mountains for $200. The "D" light started blinking and then it basically failed. No warning sign or anything. I drove it home with the new shifter on top of the console due to lack of tools to take dash apart.

I'm going to order the Expedition shifter (without the drive mode button) today and hopefully Ajzride will be willing to print me the required part and ship to Alberta Canada

The one that failed, was a used part?

 

[ford_racing_15]

The one that failed, was a used part?

Nope, it was the original part with around 50k miles on it. To be fair the new replacement part seems to have almost no play it it, and the motor sounds different. But I’m still wanting to get rid of it for a dial shifter.

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