shift linkage broke

icon · September 27th, 2009, 05:37 PM

I was removing my shifter and the stud snapped in half, i'm curious to know what the dealer calls this part or a part no. so i can get a new one.

or if anyones selling could I buy it off you?

Anthony05GT · September 27th, 2009, 06:19 PM

That part only comes with the entire shifter. It's easy to fix though. Put the whole linkage rod in a vise, take a grinder and completely grind off the stud flat to the linkage rod. Drill and tap the rod and install a 5/16'' piece of all thread. Loctite it in and use a new 5/16'' nut when reinstalling the rod to the transmission.

icon · September 27th, 2009, 10:25 PM

I'll try that this week, but if that fails does anyone know where i could order one up?

trill gear head · September 27th, 2009, 11:43 PM

Hate to say it but as stated before ford only sells them with the shifter as a whole unite. Get this, ford wanted $300 for the stock shifter when i just needed the shift linkage.

You best bet is to call your local junkyard

menace07 · September 27th, 2009, 11:53 PM

Mine did the same thing when I put my triax on...lucky for me it was still under warranty and the dealer hooked me up with a new shifter.

BuRnIn_YoUrS · September 27th, 2009, 11:56 PM

wouldn't a new STS be a fix? i dunno what all comes with them...

NastyFX4 · September 28th, 2009, 12:27 AM

Originally Posted by BuRnIn_YoUrS

wouldn't a new STS be a fix? i dunno what all comes with them...

Nope.

Originally Posted by Anthony05GT

That part only comes with the entire shifter. It's easy to fix though. Put the whole linkage rod in a vise, take a grinder and completely grind off the stud flat to the linkage rod. Drill and tap the rod and install a 5/16'' piece of all thread. Loctite it in and use a new 5/16'' nut when reinstalling the rod to the transmission.

Anthony is exactly right. I broke mine a couple of months earlier as well. I did the same thing Anthony said to do. NewTakeOff.com has factory shifters for $50 with the linkage.

BuRnIn_YoUrS · September 28th, 2009, 12:30 AM

i'll just go ahead and say...burnin fail. lols

icon · September 28th, 2009, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by menace07

Mine did the same thing when I put my triax on...lucky for me it was still under warranty and the dealer hooked me up with a new shifter.

how did you tell them that you broke it, or what did you say/do to get it replaced?

IronStomach · September 28th, 2009, 09:51 AM

+1 to Nasty, here's your new best friend.

MaverickMLFD371 · September 28th, 2009, 09:58 AM

had that problem when i changed my shifter from B&M to Hurst, snapped the thread off, had to buy a whole new stock shifter, $400, just to get the new linkage.

with that said, I wish they had this website up when I broke it, I would have saved $200 but here ya go bro

Mustang GT Shift Linkage 2005-2008 Manual Transmission

IronStomach · September 28th, 2009, 10:13 AM

Hey look! A tumbleweed!

TheUNZippee! · September 28th, 2009, 10:25 AM

icon · September 28th, 2009, 10:34 AM

Mustang GT Shift Linkage 2005-2008 Manual Transmission

I don't think the GT and V6 have the same transmission. unfortunately I could only afford the V6. In the picture there seems to be a bend in the linkage but on my it's a straight hunk of metal

MaverickMLFD371 · September 28th, 2009, 10:37 AM

you have a V6??

and also the linkage's are the same on V6s and GTs, they're not a straight design, there is a bend in them. the bend is the connected to transmission end

TheUNZippee! · September 28th, 2009, 10:37 AM

You are correct icon. The GT and V6 S197 do not share the same manual transmission. They do however share the same automatic, the 5R55S.

The manual GT carries the Tremec 3650.

The manual V6 carries the Tremec T-5.

1FastFox · September 28th, 2009, 11:14 AM

I dont know if it helps you any. But I have a stock shifter for an S197 sitting in my garage.

TheUNZippee! · September 28th, 2009, 11:16 AM

^The Man

menace07 · September 28th, 2009, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by icon

how did you tell them that you broke it, or what did you say/do to get it replaced?

The stealership I went to was pretty cool. I just told them that I was putting a short throw on and noticed the stud was broken on the linkage. Apparently its pretty common, so they ordered me up a new one, no questions asked. I just brought them in my old shifter/linkage.

icon · September 28th, 2009, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by 1FastFox

I dont know if it helps you any. But I have a stock shifter for an S197 sitting in my garage.

if it includes the linkage part that i broke, i may buy it (after i go to the dealer to see if they will warranty it)

September 27th, 2009, 05:37 PM	#1
icon Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 159 iTrader: 0 reviews	shift linkage broke I was removing my shifter and the stud snapped in half, i'm curious to know what the dealer calls this part or a part no. so i can get a new one. or if anyones selling could I buy it off you?

September 27th, 2009, 06:19 PM	#2
Anthony05GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,462 iTrader: 1 reviews	That part only comes with the entire shifter. It's easy to fix though. Put the whole linkage rod in a vise, take a grinder and completely grind off the stud flat to the linkage rod. Drill and tap the rod and install a 5/16'' piece of all thread. Loctite it in and use a new 5/16'' nut when reinstalling the rod to the transmission. __________________ JDM 302 Stroker, Whipple 10 rib 12 psi, L&M, JBA, J&M, LFP, Corsa, BBR Stage II cams, Manley, MGW, McLeod RST, Metco, Steeda, Autometer, CDC, Street Scene, SOS, Tuned at JPC Racing by Kevin MacDonald

September 27th, 2009, 11:53 PM	#5
menace07 Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 13.7 @ 105 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 818 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mine did the same thing when I put my triax on...lucky for me it was still under warranty and the dealer hooked me up with a new shifter. __________________ black 07 GT, jlt2 cai, sct2 brenspeed 93 octane tune, UDP's, spydershaft, triax, magnaflow catted x, steeda axleback, bad ass steeda suspension Stealth GT Twin Turbo System On The Way!!!!!!! STEEDA SUSPENSION CREW FOUNDER

September 27th, 2009, 11:56 PM	#6
BuRnIn_YoUrS MM's Resident Ginger 2007 Mustang GT 14.6 for my rookie first run ass Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Eglin AFB, FL Posts: 2,717 iTrader: 0 reviews	wouldn't a new STS be a fix? i dunno what all comes with them... __________________ Mods:In Garage Military Crew E-5 Aircraft Fuel Systems Journeyman

September 28th, 2009, 12:30 AM	#8
BuRnIn_YoUrS MM's Resident Ginger 2007 Mustang GT 14.6 for my rookie first run ass Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Eglin AFB, FL Posts: 2,717 iTrader: 0 reviews	i'll just go ahead and say...burnin fail. lols __________________ Mods:In Garage Military Crew E-5 Aircraft Fuel Systems Journeyman

September 27th, 2009, 10:25 PM	#3
icon Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 159 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'll try that this week, but if that fails does anyone know where i could order one up?

September 28th, 2009, 09:51 AM	#10
IronStomach Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West [of] Chicago Posts: 2,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	+1 to Nasty, here's your new best friend. __________________ Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.

September 28th, 2009, 09:58 AM	#11
MaverickMLFD371 Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,462 iTrader: 0 reviews	had that problem when i changed my shifter from B&M to Hurst, snapped the thread off, had to buy a whole new stock shifter, $400, just to get the new linkage. with that said, I wish they had this website up when I broke it, I would have saved $200 but here ya go bro Mustang GT Shift Linkage 2005-2008 Manual Transmission __________________ 2005 Ford Mustang GT - Sonic Blue FRPP/Whipple Supercharger Intercooled 495 RWHP / 504 RWTQ SAE Corrected @ 11psi Tuned by Kevin @ Wicked Motorsports

September 28th, 2009, 10:13 AM	#12
IronStomach Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West [of] Chicago Posts: 2,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	Hey look! A tumbleweed! __________________ Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.

September 28th, 2009, 10:37 AM	#15
MaverickMLFD371 Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,462 iTrader: 0 reviews	you have a V6?? and also the linkage's are the same on V6s and GTs, they're not a straight design, there is a bend in them. the bend is the connected to transmission end __________________ 2005 Ford Mustang GT - Sonic Blue FRPP/Whipple Supercharger Intercooled 495 RWHP / 504 RWTQ SAE Corrected @ 11psi Tuned by Kevin @ Wicked Motorsports

September 28th, 2009, 11:14 AM	#17
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,460 iTrader: 4 reviews	I dont know if it helps you any. But I have a stock shifter for an S197 sitting in my garage. __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/24/12): “I not only use all the brains that I have, but all I can borrow.” -- Woodrow Wilson

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