Ford Explorer Car and Truck Gear Shifters
The Ford Explorer has evolved into a full-sized Sports Utility Vehicle with several transmission and speed options since its introduction in 1991 as a compact SUV. The sports utility vehicle has been available in rear-wheel, front-wheel, all-wheel, and four-wheel drive editions. Options for gear shifters range from the 5-speed M5OD-R1 manual with a simple knob to a 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission with paddle shifters.
Which manual transmission shifters are available for the SUV?Ford phased out its manual shifting options for trucks in 2010, and the last model year the company sold 5-speed manuals was 2002. You can find an M5R1 assembly kit for the sport utility vehicle up to the 2000 model year. Aftermarket 5-speed or 6-speed manual repair or rebuild kits include covers, gaskets, bushings, pins, and a spring. Manual 5-speed versions made by Mazda will fit vehicles made between 1991-2000 and Explorer Sport Trac 2001-2003 models.
Are Explorer automatic gear assemblies available?Auto-transmission lever replacement components are sold in assemblies that connect to the drivetrain. The assembly needed for the vehicle depends on the car year, edition, engine size, and whether or not the vehicle is a 5-speed manual or 5-or 6-speed automatic. A complete assembly will contain a connecting cable, housing, lever, mounting, brackets, and bushings.
What shifting parts do Ford Explorer Sport Tracs have?Equipped with a small truck bed as well as four doors and two rows of seats, Ford made the Ford Explorer Sport Trac between 2000 and 2010. First generation Sport Trac models made between 2000 and 2005 may have a Mazda-based 5-speed manual shifter assembly. Second generation Ford Explorer Sport Tracs made between 2006 and 2010 have auto trans and assemblies.
Which replacement shifting knobs are available?Replacement gear knobs will vary depending upon whether the car is a 5-speed or 6-speed, size of engine, and the year and trim of the vehicle. Aftermarket replacement shifter knobs that owners can use to enhance or customize vehicle interiors include Gatling pistol and gun grips, which can fit auto or manual models. Leather knobs and LED lighted versions are other aftermarket shift knob enhancements.
What are genuine Ford OEM shifters?Genuine Ford and Ford Motorcraft parts are usually original equipment parts. OEM parts are manufactured using Fords quality control standards, which include testing in a lab and on the road. Some shifter parts for the Ford Explorer Sport Trac and similar editions were designed by Mazda, made in the U.S.A., and incorporated into the vehicle.