Q for ford techs

[JohnMickish]

I've got a 2010 F150 Lariat with the 6 speed tranny and shifter in the console with tow button. Here is my question. The shifter handle has that fake wood on it and the polyurathane covering is starting to come off and it bugs me.

1; How does the shifter handle come off?

2: Can I replace it with a leather covered one from the 2011 linup?

[Jeremy airjer W]

Push down on the chrome bezel just under the handle. This will reveal the inner bezel. Push down on it and the handle will release.

[fishnowworknever]

They STILL haven't fixed this??? My 2005 has the same problem.

[JohnMickish]

Not really sure what bezel you are talking about. The crome bottom piece won't slide down.

[Jeremy airjer W]

Yup that's not the one I was thinking of.

Alright now I understand. The wood parts are available separately. It looks like they snap into the chrome piece. I can't find any good info on how it's done. I'll keep looking. Hopefully my brother or Scott will chime in.

[JohnMickish]

Thanks Jeremy. Anybody know if they can be replaced with the nicer leather ones?

[Scott K]

It looks as though passenger side one prys off, then the drivers side has a couple screw in it, and it says to dispose of them when you remove them. I never done one, but that is what the instruction say, As for the leather one, I think it will work, but only the parts guy will be able to tell you for sure. If nothing else, the entire shifter assy comes as a unit, and it could be replaces as an assy.

If you give me your email address I can send you the procedure in a pdf.

[JOHNBIGDOG]

looks like they both pry off, then there are two screws that hold the lever/buton portion to the rod that is apart of the shifter assembly. I am not tring to attach pictures again.

It may be cheaper to have a body man re-clear the existing handle. I think those things new are 3-400 bucks. Your truck, your call.

[Jeremy airjer W]

New wood peices from the dealer are about $50.

[JohnMickish]

Thanks guys!

[Jeremy airjer W]

I can honestly say I'm not sure if we helped or not but the thanks is appreciated!

[BobT]

I've got a 2010 F150 Lariat with the 6 speed tranny and shifter in the console with tow button. Here is my question. The shifter handle has that fake wood on it and the polyurathane covering is starting to come off and it bugs me.

1; How does the shifter handle come off?

2: Can I replace it with a leather covered one from the 2011 linup?

Already out of warranty? If not, it is covered.

[JOHNBIGDOG]

That should only be covered by the 3 year 36,000 (?) But don't quote me its not my job to pay attention to warranty stuffs.