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Jan 1, 2006 | 02:03 PM

g_k50

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Shifter **** Loose

My 2001 manual 5-speed shifter has a **** that is completely loose, rattles excessively. I'm thinking about replacing the shifter with a Hurst product, Model 3915020. Has anyone installed this product? How's it working out for you? Does anyone have a fix for the loose ****? The **** is a spline press fit.

Jan 1, 2006 | 07:01 PM

Ken00

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I little epoxy would keep it on for good. I recall reading about a few users installing the Hurst with good results.

Jan 2, 2006 | 01:13 PM

Mike McKown

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I had a '94 Explorer **** know come off. Sounds like it was made like yours. I just used some type of gooey household glue. It worked fine.

Jan 2, 2006 | 02:25 PM

Dave257

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I used rtv and it worked for years on an older truck.
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Jan 2, 2006 | 04:49 PM

john112deere

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The previous owner of my truck wrapped the splined shaft with teflon plumbing tape. It worked pretty well for quite a while, and still holds the **** onto the lever pretty well. It did start to rattle again after a few years, though.

Feb 23, 2009 | 10:31 PM

g_k50

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I glued the **** back on the stick with some clear silicone. A dab under the shift pattern cover keeps it from rattling too.

Feb 23, 2009 | 10:58 PM

golley

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This is the special practical joke **** provided exclusively by Ford. Requires one uninformed buddy to ride shotgun. Keep your hand on the **** until going down the road, then remove the **** quickly after shifting, hold it up in front of buddy and scream loudly in terror like a woman. (make very sure buddy has never owned a Ranger first)

Seriously, this happens so often it must be a joke at Ford. +3 for here for RTV. I've never bothered to fix the spinning shift pattern thing. If you go the Hurst route, let us know what you think of it.

Oh; Dropping the **** in buddy's lap might improve the effect, but remember you might need it again very soon!