Ford F-150 Shift Cable Bushing Replacement

[@steveningram3820]

Best video so far! I have an '04 Lariat F150. My cable came loose at the transmission. I did check the shifter side first. All fine there. The big ticket item is the Dorman replacement bushings. part #14057. $15.00 at Advance Auto Parts. Aside from vacuuming out around the shifter console in cab, I put a hydraulic jack under the driver side suspension, a light, a flathead screw driver, and a set of vise grips. Cleaned out the remnants of the old bushing with the flat-head, squeezed in the new (clear color) bushing with the vise grips, and snapped it into place on the tranny shift lever with my fingers. Easy. I thought I could do it with the tranny in park. Before snapping the cable onto the tranny, I had an alignment issue. By manipulating the shift lever on the trans, I found where the truck would start in neutral, then I put the shifter in cab to neutral. (all this done with the parking brake set). With the tranny and shifter in neutral, the cable and the tranny lever lined right up. Snapped the cable onto the lever and I'm rolling again! This video probably saved me about $500 if you consider a wrecker bill and a shop charge for, at least, a new cable! ...and God forbid you fall into the hands of a shyster, wanna sell you a new shifter too! Thanks for the video, it was GREAT!!!

[@GregsShop]

Excellent description fixing the transmission side. I've pinned this as the top comment so it may help someone else as my video didn't cover that part. Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed procedure on the repair and for the kind words. It's collaboration like this that make doing these types of videos worthwhile. -Greg

[@marcsongaudin8429]

I just bought one for $15.25 plus taxes from Napa auto parts in Naples FL.

[@GregsShop]

@@marcsongaudin8429 howdy neighbor. Manatee county here!

[@Krizmo13]

Great Video. It took me least then 10 minutes to do this job! I found a short cut that worked for me. I turn the ignition on and pulled the shifter all the way back to 2 gear and had enough room to work on the cable bushing. Thanks again for the video!

[@GregsShop]

Great tip, thanks for sharing. That certainly will help anyone doing this repair. Also, Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. I appreciate the feedback.

[@agoodbird]

Just happened to me, pulling in the driveway, shifter not working... Watched your video, pulled the panel off, and sure enough, shift linkage bushing. I'm sitting on hold with the auto parts store, right now! Thank you a WHOLE LOT!

[@GregsShop]

Thanks for leaving a comment. Hope you got it fixed!

[@agoodbird]

@@GregsShop Yep, it's fixed. I even used KRIZMO 13's trick to get some room in there. I didn't have to pull the shifter, the hardest part was getting that bushing in there. Thanks a lot, again!

[@deerhunterr99]

Mybushing completely came off and my shifter was lose and not shifting. This video saved me so much time ! Thank you

[@GregsShop]

That awesome Cj. Glad you got it going. Thanks for leaving a comment and watching the video.

[@Nathan-tb9uz]

Video was a lifesaver! Went from fretting over a $400 repair bill to doing the repair myself for $15 in an hour and a half (including the time I ran to store for the bushing part). Thanks for the vid!

[@GregsShop]

Awesome! Glad you got it fixed. Thanks for leaving a comment!

[@elnuevemendez]

awesome! my shift gear slipped all of a sudden but then wouldn't get out of park. So I switched the break switch, that wasn't it. then i replaced shift lock mechanism, that wasn't it. checked fuses, that wasn't it. BUT then check the shift cable bushing connection and sure enough that was it. THEN I thought I was good, but later during the day the shift gear slipped again. I'm just glad this video exists and now I am confident knowing what parts I need and easy fix. it will just take time undoing the console shift area. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@GregsShop]

Glad the video helped and you are getting it back on the road! Appreciate the comments!

[@kimdesjardins9686]

Thank you! This just happened to my husband's truck in the driveway. We were able to easily open the console to see the broken bushing just laying there. He is on his way to get the replacement part. Thank you again for making it so easy for us! Saved us hundreds of dollars in towing and repair fees.

[@GregsShop]

So glad you were able to get it fixed. Thanks for leaving me a comment.

[@BAKERHUSKIE]

Thanks for the video. I was trying to leave to work today and had that issue. Wasn't sure if it was a bigger deal, but looked it on you tube and your video popped up. I didn't take the box out, but used smaller pliers. Not too bad bought the kit at autozone for about$15, less than 10 minutes to fix. Thanks again for including the part number. Saludos desde Dallas,TX.

[@GregsShop]

Awesome! So glad you got it going and my video helped. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@andresmith8693]

EXCELLANT SIR!! Everybody was showing the column style shifter

[@GregsShop]

Glad my video helped you. Thanks for leaving me a message.

[@southpaw304]

Thank you for posting this video. It was a big help.

[@GregsShop]

You’re welcome. Glad the video helped you. Thanks for leaving me a comment!

[@marcsongaudin8429]

I am glad you mentioned it too, the instruction is completely wrong but I used the clear one on my truck. Thanks a lot despite I found your video I fixed it.

[@GregsShop]

That’s funny that the instructions are still wrong after this many years. Glad you got it fixed. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@cf5899]

Dude, thanks for showing how to do this; I was able to change out the bushing on the shift cable on my 06 F150 with no issues thanks to your video.

[@GregsShop]

That is awesome! I am so glad my video helped you. Your comment is very much appreciated and that is what motivates me to do this. Thank you!

[@Jsuarez6]

Good video; it helped me out a lot! When I first felt the stick loose and not shifting I was like, Oh great now my transmission if out!! Luckily I removed the top panel and saw the problem. Just drove home with my hand holding the two pieces together. Looked online and saw your video and was relieved it was a relatively easy fix. I wouldn't have tried to remove the entire shift assembly if it weren't for your video. So glad I did remove it! The process was much easier. To disconnect the linkage cable form the shift assembly I went through the side panel that you removed later in the video. There is a small piece that holds onto the assembly which is much easier to move from the side panel. I saved a lot of money by doing it myself and only having to replace a small bushing. Again, very good video! Thanks!!

[@GregsShop]

I am glad it helped you out. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed comment. I’m glad it helped you do it yourself and save a lot of money too. That is what my channel is all about!

[@albertthomas4481]

This was very helpful thanks for helping me save money and not getting ripped off by a mechanic.

[@GregsShop]

Awesome, glad it helped you out. Thank you for leaving a comment.

[@ChopsDV8]

Bro you just saved me! Thank you for the video! I have 2006 f150 king ranch and this was on point!

[@GregsShop]

I’m glad you got your truck back on the road. Thanks for watching and I appreciate your feedback!

[@inflameslp311]

Thank you for taking the time to do this. I was worried I would have to order a part and just zip tie it all together until it came in.

[@GregsShop]

I'm glad the video helped you. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. ----Greg

[@jeniferwatson59]

Thank you for your video! I was able to fix our truck without spending $$$ for a mechanic! 🎉

[@GregsShop]

That’s awesome! Glad you got it fixed.

[@ramjagoo3016]

Thanks you were a great help. I had some issues getting my bushing in . thanks a million

[@GregsShop]

Glad you got it fixed. Thanks for leaving a comment.

[@jasonfrye4990]

Thanks for the video. Saved me $104 dollars and a whole lot of time

[@GregsShop]

Jason Frye glad the video helped you and even happier for you that you saved 104 bucks. Also, Thanks for leaving a comment. I appreciate the feedback.

[@chrissoileau6160]

Great video - I used a small pair of channel pliers to get the bushing in Thanks

[@GregsShop]

Great idea. Thanks for sharing and for watching!

[@johndomenico5746]

1 of the best videos I've ever seen thank you so much for your knowledge you just solved my problem I believe Thank you very much

[@GregsShop]

Awesome! I’m glad you got your truck fixed. Thank you for your kind words.

[@geosh78]

7:15 I followed instructions and it worked out well!!

[@jd291]

I just came across you vid, was what I was looking for to replace the bushings, thanks for posting 👍

[@rodriguezpf36]

Thanks so much for creating this video!! Huge help. Was able to identify the bushing part number in the store, then confidently and quickly fix the broken connection.

[@GregsShop]

Glad I could help!

[@javierortiz1296]

@@GregsShop hello my 06 lariat shifter it’s going up and down and it doesn’t look in any gears I thought it was the transmission you have given me hope thank you

[@GregsShop]

@@javierortiz1296 as soon as you pull that cover off around the shifter you will know. Also make sure you check the connection at the transmission as well. Good luck!

[@javierortiz1296]

@@GregsShop thank you my transmission always shifted so smooth never had any problems before with my truck I will check it out tomorrow

[@javierortiz1296]

@@GregsShop I just took the cover off and it’s the plastic bushing thank you so much for the video where did you buy the bushing

[@Wildlos76]

So I was/am stubborn and tried to do it without removing the shifter, needless to say bad mistake and you're wasting your time by not doing it. Follow the directions of this video and you'll save yourself lots of time and grief. Thanks for the info really did help out. 👍👍

[@GregsShop]

Thank you for the kind words and glad you got your truck fixed. Also thanks for leaving a comment!

[@Roadhammer42]

I used the "Ford" bushing on the console shifter on my 2010 F150. I had to sand down the "flange" on the outer part of the bushing to get it to set properly but then it worked fine. Saved $250 buying a new shifter assembly.

[@joshmcdonald7599]

Thanks for the video. Had this same problem today, and this video was the perfect tutorial for repairing it. The part number was the biggest benefit. Thanks again. 👍🏻

[@GregsShop]

Glad the video helped. Thanks for leaving a comment. That is appreciated very much!

[@DanielBadilla-1977]

Awesome, thank you very much saved me from replacing hole cable 😊

[@GregsShop]

You’re welcome, glad you were able to get your truck fixed and back on the road.

[@rickwalt8767]

Great video. Thanks for posting it. Saved me a bunch. Keep up he good work.

[@GregsShop]

Thanks for watching and I’m glad it helped.

[@patrickbutler6874]

Thanks for the Video. It saved me time and a lot of Money 💰

[@GregsShop]

You’re welcome, glad I could help. Thanks for leaving a comment!

[@mtsanchez27]

Thank you for taking the time to make this invaluable video!!!!

[@GregsShop]

Thank you Marcos. Glad you were able to get your truck fixed. Mine is still going strong at 16 years old. Thanks for leaving a comment!

[@mtsanchez27]

@@GregsShop thank you!!! I'm pretty sure that this video it's going to continue helping a lot of people!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@prezzzrock]

Thanks a million for making this video! Mine just broke this morning.

[@GregsShop]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Hope you were able to get it fixed.

[@prezzzrock]

@@GregsShop I'll tackle it when I get home this afternoon, with the help of your video. Orielly's had the Dorman part in stock so I should be good to go. You saved me a trip to the repair shop and all the headaches and money associated with that. Thanks again!

[@prezzzrock]

@@GregsShop All done and came out great. Worked just like in your video. Even got my backup camera back! I think the linkage got so sloppy, the backup camera in reverse didn't get the signal to come on. Now it does!

[@SoutheastTx]

I needed this video just had the same issue. Thank you

[@GregsShop]

Glad you got it fixed. Thanks for leaving a comment.

[@albertoybebe]

That was my problem today. I'm going to fix it. Thank you 👏👏👏👏😊

[@GregsShop]

Good luck, I think you will have no trouble. thanks for watching!

[@snacking5908]

Needed this. Thought I was going crazy cause I couldn’t get the bushing in. All I needed were some pliers. Took a couple seconds to get it in

[@GregsShop]

Glad you got to work. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@nschluter8709]

Thanks for the help! Great video!

[@GregsShop]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a message.

[@1o-FoiL]

Huge help for me !!! Thank you kindly

[@GregsShop]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@djdune1061]

Thanks for the video, I have this issue right now and purchased Dorman kit 14057 like you showed. The clear bushing flange is too large to fit in the ID register of the shifter cable so it will not go in and seat. I am not sure if you experienced the same.

[@GregsShop]

I had a hard time seating it. I had to really force it in but it finally did go. I think someone wrote a comment describing the same thing but they sanded it down to make it fit but I’m not sure I would do that. It’s meant to fit tight and may require a tool to “force” it in to place.

[@irasupertrucker]

Thanks for the video!

[@GregsShop]

You’re welcome. Hope you were able to get your truck fixed.

[@Abdoulmann]

Beautiful video

[@thekww]

Thank Greg really helped. Now I realize how much cleaning I got to do

[@GregsShop]

Lol ...mine was filthy too. Glad the video helped you!

[@leejoyner4440]

The dealership wants $400 to fix this. thanks for making this video.

[@GregsShop]

Wow that’s crazy. Glad the video helped you. Thanks for watching and commenting! - Greg

[@steveningram3820]

I never called them, but I figured it would be at least that, not counting possible wrecker bill! What a racket!

[@vrm86gt]

got to do this myself!

[@carlosmoreno2387]

Thanks man you’re awesome 👏

[@swolff5]

Another great video Greg. Great job editing the video as well! Very nice!

[@GregsShop]

Thank you sir!

[@scottfowler3427]

Excellent info! Thank you 🙏

[@GregsShop]

Glad the video helped. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@chriswilson7066]

Oh yeah , this help me fix my problem

[@GregsShop]

Glad you got it fixed, thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@chriswilson7066]

Oh yeah, this help me

[@jorgemarin1809]

Made it soooo easy. Thanks

[@GregsShop]

You’re welcome, thanks for watching!

[@samuelbermudez2971]

Thank you . And I didnt have to remove shifter assembly. Just used a pliers with angle

[@GregsShop]

Glad you got it fixed. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@gary9388]

Thanks! This worked perfectly for my 2004 F-150 FX4.

[@GregsShop]

Awesome, thanks for watching and I'm glad the video helped!

[@jimmykol]

Perfect!!

[@GregsShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@djdune1061]

For a 2010 F150 you will need Dorman 14055

[@KingofcryptoMrKOC]

Thanks 🙏

[@GregsShop]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@carltonthomas3552]

Thank YOU

[@GregsShop]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@JohnAlexander-lm3xe]

Great video. My issue is that the lever is completely loose. It does not engage in any gear... any ideas as to why? I have a 2008 F150 FX2 . Thank you

[@GregsShop]

If I had to guess, I’d say it’s the lower linkage of the shift cable to the transmission. I hope that helps. Good luck getting it fixed.

[@danielaaron7774]

Great video was able to replace at the shifter inside the console. My next question would be if you use the Red or the Clear for the Transmission side? Also I bought the same kit as the video. Thanks

[@GregsShop]

I chose not to change the transmission side. When I did this I inspected them and they looked good. The directions were all wrong so I’m not sure. I keep the extra parts in the glove box just in case. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Glad the video helped.

[@elyndiaye6509]

Nice

[@GregsShop]

Thanks for watching

[@jeffreydavison2732]

I'm having trouble getting the bushing to fit/stay. Any tips or tricks?

[@GregsShop]

I had a tough time with it too. I used the clamp/vice grips and hat seemed to work for me.

[@AiBilly]

Thank you for this. People may rag on the Chinese but we need them to make these kind of things at this price . Competition = Good , Monopoly = Bad.

[@GregsShop]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I get what you are saying about things made in China. While there are many well made items from China the overwhelming amount of junk gives it all a bad name. I was just frustrated with the instructions not being correct. Glad the video helped you. Check out some of my other videos as well. Cheers!

[@DocterGtmx]

What was the best way to get the broken bushing out?

[@GregsShop]

In my case it disintegrated. All of the bits either fell out or I used a small metal pick like a dental tool to remove what was left. Thanks for watching!

[@nunusmith01]

save me hundreds of dollars on towing and having the dealer fix this

[@GregsShop]

Glad the video helped. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. -Greg

[@westcrave3895]

I have a 2004. The shift stick is loose ,won't shift, & after I "put it in park" & turned it off, won't start. Did u have this problem? I'm wondering if I should look into the neutral safety & nevermind this?.

[@GregsShop]

No I did not have this issue. Can you turn the key and shift the lever into any gear? Do the brake lights come on when you depress the brake? It could be a few things. Check the obvious stuff first. Make sure the shifter is solid in park.

[@westcrave3895]

@@GregsShop Yes, I can turn the key & move the shifter. I'm not sure if the brake lights come on.

[@GregsShop]

My shifter would move because it was disconnected from the shift cable. I would verify that the vehicle is definitely in park. After that, I’d look at the safety

[@westcrave3895]

It was the bushing in my shifter cable.

[@krismyke167]

Same issue here ... this one u have to fix under the VEHICLE

[@briizcustoms9543]

My break lights suddenly don’t work and I can’t shift out of park! Turn signals headlights etc work. I even turned truck off, turned key once and still can’t even shift into neutral to then put it in drive to go. Any suggestions?

[@GregsShop]

Look at your brake light switch. Disconnect the plug and test the switch with a multimeter on continuity.

[@EstebanOntiveros-l4t]

What years does this bushing work for? Will this part work for a 09 f 150 lariat

[@GregsShop]

The best I can tell is 04-08 model years are covered by this part. A quick google search shows Dorman part 14057 covers the 09.

[@emmankepahproductions48]

I did put the lil white thing in but it keeps popping out. help

[@stickboy6772]

Well snap. i have been bending my fat sausage fingers all day but at least now i know that entire shifter assy can be removed when i get my part in. Dealer wanted $450 today. no thanks. Glad I fpund this video! Thank you.

[@GregsShop]

Thanks for the awesome comment! Appreciate you watching my video. Good luck with your repair. - Greg

[@stevenf2235]

Had same exact problem fixed bushing but now the p, r, n, d dont line up correctly. Anywhere to adjust them to align correctly? Did you have this problem?

[@GregsShop]

No I did not have that problem. You may have to take the shifter assembly out and look at the mechanism that identifies which gear you are in. I am not aware of a way to adjust it. In fact, if you need any part of that shifter assembly replaced, you have to replace the whole thing. At least from Ford anyway. Not sure if you can take the shifter apart to get the gear selector to line up.

[@stevenf2235]

Thanks will work on it more this weekend

[@GregsShop]

Steven F let me know how it turns out and if you get it fixed. Good luck!

[@asemastertech721]

There is an adjustment located under the truck at the transmission.

[@tony5445]

Thanks for this, mine just crapped out today and I ordered the part. Do you know how to fix the shifting issue that locks the shifter in place? I have to manipulate that white push button to operate mine. Thanks.

[@GregsShop]

Thanks for watching. Are you referring to the interlock between the brake pedal and shifter?

[@tony5445]

@@GregsShop I'm not sure what it is called, but if you look at 4:42 of the video . The white plastic button on the left of the shift housing, I assume its an override to what you mentioned. I have to manipulate mine to get the truck out of park.

[@GregsShop]

That white button is used to unlock the shifter in situations where the vehicle needs to be towed and can’t be put in to drive or the interlock solenoid is not working. That sounds like that is what your issue is. You can google the interlock solenoid for your model year. Should be around 50 bucks at the parts store. To test to see if yours is working, start the truck and step on the brake. You should hear and feel a click. If you don’t, I would start at that solenoid and of course check for power at that plug. Beyond that I’d make sure the brake light switch is functioning and all related fuses and relays. I’d start at the interlock solenoid first. Good luck and let us know how you make out.

[@tony5445]

@@GregsShop Thanks, I will look into that. Also I was able to luckily change my bushing out in a few minutes without removing the shift module. I had enough room on the right side with a small pair of pliers and a small metal ruler to use as a flat surface to press the new bushing in. Thanks again for your fast informative replies.

[@nosoyono1081]

I got simulator the same issue but my instrument panel is sowing park AID on or off it’s pointing at on but what I can figure out is how to turn it off or on any ideas on what park AID is? Or how to adjust it?

[@GregsShop]

I believe it is for sensors that notify you when you get too close to an object. Otherwise, I’m not sure what else it could be.

[@nosoyono1081]

Greg's Shop thank you it’s a new truck to me I jus bought it Saturday from a dealership they gave me papers showing transmission rebuild claiming a warranty that if anything happened up to a year they could get it fixed. Hopefully they don’t give me a runaround

[@GregsShop]

Good luck. I am the original owner of mine. It’s a 2006 with 78,000 miles. It’s been a good truck for me. I’m sure your new truck will be fine.

[@nosoyono1081]

Greg's Shop I found out that the 5R55S transmission has issues. With the housing they have to be rebuilt with new servos and a sleeve kit put in the housing along with other things in the transmission it’s best to have the hole transmission gone through and replace everything that is worn out or you will just end up back in the transmission shop. Even if you got bad sensors the vehicle will still go into gear. If it won’t go into gear there’s 2 things it could be bushings on the shifter rod or the servos in the transmission. Unfortunately in my case it’s the servos my transmission will need overhaul with new parts and a sleeve kit put in the transmission. Thank for you your video it dos help in a world full of chuckling and jiving transmission mechanics lol 😂

[@GregsShop]

Thanks for commenting. For some reason your comment was held for review and I didn't see it. Thanks for commenting and adding valuable information that could help others troubleshoot their situation as well. - Greg

[@peterlopez9403]

Im having a hard time popping mine in .how did u do it

[@GregsShop]

I had to use a clamp or a vice grip pliers. It was a little hard to get it to go.

[@MrCoop7]

I still can’t get mine to go in and stay

[@GregsShop]

It was pretty tough for me too. I had to use a clamp to press it in:

[@MrCoop7]

@@GregsShop did you have to modify the bushing at all? I’m using a clamp as well and it will not stay seated

[@GregsShop]

No I did not have to modify it at all. It was tough to get in so I used a clamp and pressed it in. Did you verify you have the right part? The kit I bought had 2 bushings. One for the part you are trying to replace and the other one for the lower linkage. Consider using a small amount of grease on the bushing. That couldn’t hurt.

[@peterlopez9403]

I have the same clamp..cant pop out the shifter. Assembly.

[@GregsShop]

If you still can’t get it to go, send me an email with a short video so I can see what’s going on. [e-mail]

[@leonardpittman9307]

What ratchet driver did you use?

[@GregsShop]

Milwaukee 3/8” m12

[@denniszm]

Can a worn out bushing cause the car to fail to shift into reverse from park? I know the bushing is still attached, but when I got into the detent for reverse, the truck was still in park. I put the shifter back to park and more diligently moved the shifter into reverse, almost going a bit beyond reverse to be sure the transmission moved from par into reverse, and I was good. There is definitely slop in the shifter.

[@GregsShop]

Hey Zach, thanks for your comment and for watching the video. So what I have experienced with my truck is similar to what you have explained. It definitely felt very sloppy before the bushing completely disintegrated and disconnected from the cable. After I replaced the bushing it tightened up quite a bit. It still has the feel of a worn shifter as the detents don't seem as positive as a new vehicle but that was to be expected. I would inspect both ends of the shift cable because both ends have a plastic bushing. Both of yours may be bad. Also, in the console, there is a slot that secures the cable into the shifter assembly. That must be snapped in and secured to the assembly. If it is not snapped in, that may be the source of the extreme slop too. look at my video in the 5:10 mark, this is the location where that cable attaches to the shift assembly. Let me know what you find and how you fix it. Thanks, Greg [e-mail]

[@narfoxone9er971]

I OCD Clean as well...

[@petertheis1695]

from 3:09 to 3:11, how does the cable release from the shift assembly? Unscrew, twist?

[@GregsShop]

The only attachment it has to the shift assembly is the press fit bushing being replaced. The cable flange is attached to the metal support for the center console. It slips into a groove in the support. There's no need to remove it unless you are replacing the shift cable.

[@peterlopez9403]

Thanks .im using a vice grip clamp. .still wont pop in .

[@martingutierrez3550]

Im having the same issue. Cant pop it in

[@GregsShop]

I had a hard time too. Use a little grease or wd40.

[@speckles3012]

Is there a way I can buy just the bushing ?

[@GregsShop]

Check the links in the description of the video Here is the kit I purchased Dorman 14057 www.amazon.com/Dorman-14057-R... Here is just the bushings from amazon Dorman 14055 www.amazon.com/DORMAN-14055-S...

[@richardaaiubelue885]

How to install a quiet fill complete kit

[@GregsShop]

Not sure what your question is?

[@fabianpadilla4335]

Nice glock

[@Army4Runner]

Thanks for the video. Very informative!

[@GregsShop]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment -Greg