Folding Shifter Delete & Rotary Knob Swap

[UGADawg96]

In haven't touched the drive mode selector in almost 3 years. Guess that’s why I never notice.

this is me every time I spin it the wrong way

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[digitaltrucker]

I was just trying to keep this on track about the GEAR SELECTOR. (By the way the DRIVE MODE selector for my 21 and my wife's 25 EXPLORER operate the same: turn left and right for selection.)

 

[ReverendQ]

ok, I'll clarify. On the explorer, both the gear and drive selectors both go in the natural direction of the dial turns as if it is pointing to what is wanting to be selected like the mode on a washing machine. However, on the F150, the drive selector goes in the opposite and unnatural direction as if you're spinning the modes. So for those who do this upgrade, be prepared for the new rotary gear selector and existing drive selector to behave differently.

Drives me nuts too. F150 software must have been designed on the other side of the equater. ?

 

[ds635h]

Early morning pic

any thoughts on best product to polish the face? It’s a used shifter so I expected some micro scratches on the dial but just curious.

 

[digitaltrucker]

Early morning pic

any thoughts on best product to polish the face? It’s a used shifter so I expected some micro scratches on the dial but just curious.

If its
Plastic

 

[ford_racing_15]

In a week or so I’ll have a working expedition shifter (without the drive mode button) and possibly a trim piece from Ajzride available. I’m in AB Canada. I ordered both trim pieces and also ended up committing to 2 shifters. Only need one and one.

 

[markh]

i use meguiar's mirror glaze 105 ultra cut compound.

 

[smarty39]

In a week or so I’ll have a working expedition shifter (without the drive mode button) and possibly a trim piece from Ajzride available. I’m in AB Canada. I ordered both trim pieces and also ended up committing to 2 shifters. Only need one and one.

I would likely take them off your hands…I’m in Calgary

 

[Mcbutter]

I had also used this polishing on the HVAC dials when I swapped to the temp dials.

https://a.co/d/aeAK4P2

 

[ds635h]

@markh @digitaltrucker @Mcbutter thanks for all the suggestions!

 

[digitaltrucker]

I'm waiting for my sample from the etsy guy, before I cut off the screw eyelets. Then I will decide which I like best.

 

[Diligenthunter]

Just a reminder for those of us that like to fidget with something while driving the knob will shift into neutral quite easily….

 

[OneMore]

I thank Ajzride for bringing this subject to life.
This morning I installed a rotary dial shifter, using the outstanding bin made by Alan, aka Ajzride.
Mine has the forward shifter position.
My 2022 PowerBoost, Platinum was produce on the first month of 2022. I purchased a new rotary shifter for 2022-2024 Ford Expedition. Part # NL1Z-7P155-B.
Got it from Sunrise Ford Parts.com. Fontana, CA.
I wanted a new shifter instead of something used.
It works. No codes, goes into 4 high, 4 low, locking axle engages just the same as before and + - switches function.
The truck doesn't know the difference.
This modification really cleans up the console area.
Me being me, I also bought another spare rotary dial that will stay in the truck.
One huge advantage of making this mod is, if for any reason the rotary shifter fails, It can be changed in 60 seconds. No dash or console trims need to be removed. Just lift the failed rotary dial out, disconnect wire harness and plug and place new shifter.

 

[ginosega]

I thank Ajzride for bringing this subject to life.
This morning I installed a rotary dial shifter, using the outstanding bin made by Alan, aka Ajzride.
Mine has the forward shifter position.
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Picture please!

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