It most likely is the insert that is rotating. This is very common but easy to fix. The insert can be very carefully pried out with a thin screwdriver. Make sure the shift **** is warm so it is more flexible and there is less chance of leaving marks. After it is out, you will see where the insert sits on the core of the shifter ****. Just use some silicone or epoxy on the mating surface and put it back together.

 

Thank You! That must be my problem. I didn't realize that the insert that shows the shift pattern was separate from the ****. I could rotate that with my fingers so it was loose. I pried it out and used some silicone to glue it together. Once it dries I will take the pickup for a drive and make sure it is fixed.

 

I had the option to buy an identical truck to that with similar miles last year. After driving a '95 K1500 with a 5.0L 5spd for a few years, I bought an XL base model '07 with the 4.6 but otherwise optioned how I would have ordered the truck new ( vinyl floors, manual Tcase, roll up windows but cruise, tilt and A/C with cloth seats )

The M/T truck phase came and went.. put it in drive and go, it's not a sports car.. I've had multiple M/T Ford rangers but same deal, if I'm towing or anything, I'd rather not have to worry about a clutch

 

That's a very clean truck. The previous owner clearly took very good care of it. I still miss my 2004. It was the best truck I ever had.

 

Well I drove the truck the past few days and did plenty of shifting gears and there is no rotation. It must have been the shift pattern insert. I cant believe how easy this was and i couldn't figure it out.

Thanks everyone for the help and compliments.

 

I learned something too - I thought the shift pattern was cast into the rubber ****.


'The M/T truck phase came and went.. put it in drive and go, it's not a sports car.. I've had multiple M/T Ford rangers but same deal, if I'm towing or anything, I'd rather not have to worry about a clutch'


I'm starting to feel that way too. If I ever get another new full-size truck it will be an auto. Its really moot because they don't offer the manual anymore and probably never will again so there's no longer any decision involved. <!-- / message -->

 

What makes your truck rare is the xlt package on a regular cab, manual and 6 are more common on these trucks, but not the xlt