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So driving around the other day and go to shift the car into neutral and the button on the shift **** comes flying out. Try to put it back in and realize it has basically disintegrated due to age.
Got on the web and found the replacement PN for it (5L7Z-7C488-AA).
Called dealer and they say its on national back order with no expected arrival date. Tried buying it online hoping some one would have in stock and both places I ordered from cancelled my order for the same reason the dealer gave me.
Any one have any idea on how to get a hold of a new shifter button? I am guessing I am gonna have to hit the junk yard but its likely those buttons will be about in the same shape as the broken one I have.
Got on the web and found the replacement PN for it (5L7Z-7C488-AA)
There are several (non-dealer) places online that claim it can be shipped out in 1-3 days, so I'd try calling some of them and confirming before ordering.
There are several (non-dealer) places online that claim it can be shipped out in 1-3 days, so I'd try calling some of them and confirming before ordering.
where did you see this part, i need one to and can't find it anywhere online. thanks
To anyone who winds up here looking for a fix for a broken shifter button from a 2005/2006 Lincoln Navigator, here is what I've learned (per 08/27/2023):
- The shifter button can be removed in about five seconds or less with a flat head screw driver (search youtube and you'll find at least one video).
- If the black button portion is cracked, like mine was, the part assembly (Ford part number: 5L7Z-7C488-AA) is no longer made or available. The only OEM option is a junkyard or purchasing an entire shifter assembly. Attempting to repair via epoxy or super glue was far more frustrating than I'd like to admit and then still did not have a decent enough "slip-fit". It was a band-aid repair at best.
- I was able to repair the assembly by replacing the broken black button part with an identical 3-D printed part. I've attached a few pictures of my broken button (it broken into even more pieces when trying to repair at first...) and the replacement 3-D printed part.
- I swapped out the chrome cap piece and it worked just like new!
- Be careful not to loose the tiny spring; I suggest using tweezers for install.
- If anyone is interested in the step-by-step or needs a replacement 3-D printed shifter button, send me a message and we can work something out.
Good luck!
Old part versus 3D printed part (right) Old part versus 3D printed part (right) Removed chromed cap. Chrome cap installed onto new part.
I am interested in getting a 3-D shifter button for my 2005 Lincoln Navigator. Please contact me to work something out.. Thanks gcolon240@sbcglobal.net
How can get the file to print it? I am in dubai and looked all over the place can’t find replacement
Originally Posted by NaviNole
To anyone who winds up here looking for a fix for a broken shifter button from a 2005/2006 Lincoln Navigator, here is what I've learned (per 08/27/2023):
- The shifter button can be removed in about five seconds or less with a flat head screw driver (search youtube and you'll find at least one video).
- If the black button portion is cracked, like mine was, the part assembly (Ford part number: 5L7Z-7C488-AA) is no longer made or available. The only OEM option is a junkyard or purchasing an entire shifter assembly. Attempting to repair via epoxy or super glue was far more frustrating than I'd like to admit and then still did not have a decent enough "slip-fit". It was a band-aid repair at best.
- I was able to repair the assembly by replacing the broken black button part with an identical 3-D printed part. I've attached a few pictures of my broken button (it broken into even more pieces when trying to repair at first...) and the replacement 3-D printed part.
- I swapped out the chrome cap piece and it worked just like new!
- Be careful not to loose the tiny spring; I suggest using tweezers for install.
- If anyone is interested in the step-by-step Chrome cap installed onto new part.
Hi buddy, I really need your help on this, the car is parked for more than 6 months now. Is there a file I can download so that I can 3D print it? Thanks a lot
To anyone who winds up here looking for a fix for a broken shifter button from a 2005/2006 Lincoln Navigator, here is what I've learned (per 08/27/2023):
- The shifter button can be removed in about five seconds or less with a flat head screw driver (search youtube and you'll find at least one video).
- If the black button portion is cracked, like mine was, the part assembly (Ford part number: 5L7Z-7C488-AA) is no longer made or available. The only OEM option is a junkyard or purchasing an entire shifter assembly. Attempting to repair via epoxy or super glue was far more frustrating than I'd like to admit and then still did not have a decent enough "slip-fit". It was a band-aid repair at best.
- I was able to repair the assembly by replacing the broken black button part with an identical 3-D printed part. I've attached a few pictures of my broken button (it broken into even more pieces when trying to repair at first...) and the replacement 3-D printed part.
- I swapped out the chrome cap piece and it worked just like new!
- Be careful not to loose the tiny spring; I suggest using tweezers for install.
- If anyone is interested in the step-by-step or needs a replacement 3-D printed shifter button, send me a message and we can work something out.
Good luck!
Old part versus 3D printed part (right) Old part versus 3D printed part (right) Removed chromed cap. Chrome cap installed onto new part.
I would be very interested in your 3-D printed 2006 Navigator Shift Select Button. Please email me at jtebbe0529@gmail.com.
Hi buddy, I really need your help on this, the car is parked for more than 6 months now. Is there a file I can download so that I can 3D print it? Thanks a lot
Hi @NaviNole can you please send me the model of this part? I want to 3d print it. A friend of mine is stuck with his car and this could be a life saver.
Hi, all
As I could not find the part's model to be printed I ended up modeling it from the broken scraps and pictures.
here is the link to my model: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6273059
Hi, all
As I could not find the part's model to be printed I ended up modeling it from the broken scraps and pictures.
here is the link to my model: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6273059
enjoy and I hope this helps whoever needs it.
Eko, sorry I didn't get back to you quicker, but glad to see you got it figured out too! I think the only way to replace this part is to make one yourself or scrap it from a junkyard (which is also likely broke). And thanks for posting your files.
For others who don't have a printer and need help, shoot me a PM and I'll see if I can help getting one made. I may even try to get like 5-10 of them made and put up an ebay listing or something if I keep getting requests. Since my original post, I think I've made seven of these. Must be a very common issue with our SUV's after 15+ years of being in service.
Hi There. I need your help with this as well. I will send you an email. My button popped out this afternoon and right now this is my daughters only transportation to and from work. Hopefully we can work something out to get it 3D printed.
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