Print Dad 58 Report post Posted May 17, 2018 Hello ALL, I have been on a roll and getting some GREAT advice. So now for another project that I know is not a 69/70 but I am certain there are others in the forum that can help this old goofy guy. The issue is in our son's 2000 Mustang 6 cyl automatic. The car is real hard to shift and I know it is the cable - -I got a FORD replacement cable today. I am thinking this should not be too hard. I do have tools, jack stands and a desire to help him. So I am thinking the cable must go up through the floor and attach to the shifter. I of course see pictures of the end that attaches to the trani and a few mounts that hold the cable. Not sure how to start in the interior. I once saw a great video of this replacement but can't find it. So I was hoping someone cold offer some tips and tricks - on doing this. I do understand how things should go - -but need a little more advice Once again - -I THANK ALL - I would really like to save him a few dollars as he and my daughter-in-law are \expecting our first grandchild - - - Sorry for being a pain - -but I also need to do this for my confidence Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted May 18, 2018 Sam, I did a Google search & came up with this description from another forum, see post #2. https://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/threads/2000-mustang-shifter-cable.828126/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Print Dad 58 Report post Posted May 19, 2018 Hello Mike65, Thanks for taking the time to help. I checked the link and I think I understand. I think I may just do this and worry about the what if's if they arise. I just wish I had a few pictures of what I should see around the bottom of the shifter lever. I think this should be a pretty simple job. My son told me today the shifter is getting real hard to move so I better tackle this soon. Thanks again - - Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Print Dad 58 Report post Posted May 24, 2018 Hello all, I just wanted to post a little reply in case others ever have to do this on a 99-04? Mustang. The cable is in - about 40 minutes work The cable replacement is SIMPLE Everything is done UNDER the car. No need to get into the console. There are 6 attaching points - - I bought a FORD replacement cable. There is a "slider" on one end of the cable that attaches to the trani. Then there is a plastic bracket that is part of the cable - -remove the old square mounting and insert into the metal bracket on car. The next two attaching points are built into the cable - -they just unscrew and remove the old - attach new The one tricky part is near where the cable attaches to the shifter mechanisms I mention mechanisms - because it is part of the shifter but under the car. The end that attaches to the trani - -just pry off - -like a donut Jyust before that attachment is a "yellow plastic clip" the must be removed and re used. Remove that clip b y prying it off old cable- - install in same spot on new cable - -mount on new cable - install and then it is in. VERY simple - -I searched for hours trying to gfind info on this - -none around trust me It is done - -hope it helps someone if the future Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites