Part # for Shift-Rail Plugs
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Part # for Shift-Rail Plugs
I was hoping that someone that has had to replace these plugs would happen to know the part number for them. I special ordered the plugs from my local Ford dealership thinking they had ordered the correct parts. I made the mistake of letting someone else pick up the parts for me. The Ford dealership sold me metal plugs that are obviously the wrong size and now they don't want to take them back even though it's been a whole day. I would rather have the rubber plugs for ease of installation, but the Ford dealership can't find a part number. They finally agreed that if I could find a part number then they would exchange the ones they sold me for the correct ones. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
This is for a 93' Ranger
This is for a 93' Ranger
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to the best of knowledge they have been replaced by the metal plugs. The plastic one would let the oil leak out leading to trans problems. Pull the trans (required) pull the top and take to a trans shop and get them to install the metal plugs, you will be better off.
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i just changed my shift rail plugs a month ago and the dealer said the rubber plugs were all they could order not metal ones.
m1bear...the fact that the dealership couldnt find the part # is crap. they are just being lazy. try another dealership if you can or ask for someone else at the dealership to look it up. if you can't get any help let me know and i'll find the part number for you.
m1bear...the fact that the dealership couldnt find the part # is crap. they are just being lazy. try another dealership if you can or ask for someone else at the dealership to look it up. if you can't get any help let me know and i'll find the part number for you.
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Just bought three plugs from my local Ford Dealer.
Part# 1L5Z7A107AA $5.05 each x 3 = $15.15.
They did not offer any metal plugs and I picked up the rubber ones for when I need to replace the bad plugs. Better to have them in my tool bag now then when I'm in the middle of nowhere!
Hope this helps....
2000 XLT 4.0L OHV 5SP 2WD Stepside 40k miles
Part# 1L5Z7A107AA $5.05 each x 3 = $15.15.
They did not offer any metal plugs and I picked up the rubber ones for when I need to replace the bad plugs. Better to have them in my tool bag now then when I'm in the middle of nowhere!
Hope this helps....
2000 XLT 4.0L OHV 5SP 2WD Stepside 40k miles
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Everyone, Thanks for all the input. Yes, that part # will definately help!!! I also will be searching for another Ford Dealer to do business with (I think the next closest one is about 20 minutes away which isn't bad), because I also want to replace the Fuel Filter and several other items. The dealership that I purchased my truck from was always very helpful, but unfortunately they went out of business a few years ago. I think it is now a Chrysler dealership.
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Pulling the tranny makes it easier, but I seem to recall reading that if you have small hands you can just reach in there with a needle nosed pliers, pull them out one-by-one, and press in a new one. If I went to the work of pulling the tranny, I'd look for metal plugs, such as a small freeze plug.
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You may be able to purchase the Fuel Filter at Napa. I got one for my 2000 Ranger 4.0L at quite a savings over the dealer!
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
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no need to drop the tranny. i have fairly large hands and i got it done with no problems. there is a little more room on the drivers side of the tranny to work with. if the plugs have never been changed the will be extremly loose and the new ones will go in very tight. you may have to use the side of a pair of needle nose pliers and move them in a circular motion to get them in. good luck
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