2000 Mustang shifter cable

[Print Dad 58]

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

[Mike65 475]

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/

[Print Dad 58]

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

[Print Dad 58]

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