Post your shifter setup!!

[RR350]

Just curious if you get any rattling from the reverse collar like the stock shifter does?

I get a slight rattle, and it comes and goes. But not near as bad as the stock unit.

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[Zombo]

There is no reverse collar. There is a reverse lock-out pin and a plate. The OEM has a plastic collar that needs to be raised above a cast in plate on the OEM shifter? If you have a MGW, maybe you need to move the reverse lockout pin away from the plate?

 

[fpa1974]

I need your guys’ opinion on this rattle thing of the stock unit. The bottom line is that it is driving me insane especially in 1st and 2nd. And it is the reverse lockout mechanism because if I lift the collar while the rattle happens, everything quiets down.
My plan is to get the MGW shifter to get rid of the reverse lockout mechanism and thus get rid of the rattle. But I am wondering if I go to the dealer and complain and they install a new stock unit, will that help any? Basically do all stock shifters rattle like crazy? I would love an MGW but main objective is to get rid of the crazy rattle - I am actually ok with the feel of the stock unit.

 

[GTthree50]

My shifter is completely rattle free. I'm going to install my MGW pretty soon. Will be glad to get rid of the stock lockout. It's crazy to make it out of plastic from a durability standpoint. I dislike that style of lockout anyway, was one of the big factors in choosing the MGW. Better looking without also in my view.

 

[Shift]

I need your guys’ opinion on this rattle thing of the stock unit. The bottom line is that it is driving me insane especially in 1st and 2nd. And it is the reverse lockout mechanism because if I lift the collar while the rattle happens, everything quiets down.
My plan is to get the MGW shifter to get rid of the reverse lockout mechanism and thus get rid of the rattle. But I am wondering if I go to the dealer and complain and they install a new stock unit, will that help any? Basically do all stock shifters rattle like crazy? I would love an MGW but main objective is to get rid of the crazy rattle - I am actually ok with the feel of the stock unit.

I've seen one other member take it to the dealership. They replaced the shifter, and it fixed the problem. That was at least a month ago, not sure if it' still rattle-free.

 

[mike.s]

nice looking shifter OP. how does it feel in your hand?

 

[torque124]

I need your guys’ opinion on this rattle thing of the stock unit. The bottom line is that it is driving me insane especially in 1st and 2nd. And it is the reverse lockout mechanism because if I lift the collar while the rattle happens, everything quiets down.
My plan is to get the MGW shifter to get rid of the reverse lockout mechanism and thus get rid of the rattle. But I am wondering if I go to the dealer and complain and they install a new stock unit, will that help any? Basically do all stock shifters rattle like crazy? I would love an MGW but main objective is to get rid of the crazy rattle - I am actually ok with the feel of the stock unit.

Take it to the dealer... no point spending 400 bucks to fix an issue which is covered under warranty ?
My 2 cents

 

[Caballus]

Dealer heard the rattle and immediately ordered a replacement shifter. Not sure if it will solve the issue, but certainly a good first step.

 

[Shift]

Dealer heard the rattle and immediately ordered a replacement shifter. Not sure if it will solve the issue, but certainly a good first step.

Please report back when you get it done. It's not entirely annoying, but if they have made some kind of revision, I may want to have it replaced also.

 

[dkbluedevil]

Dealer heard the rattle and immediately ordered a replacement shifter. Not sure if it will solve the issue, but certainly a good first step.

I did the same thing, had the dealer replace the shifter. It fixed 80% of the problem until within 10k miles it was back and worse than before. Horrible design.

 

[Caballus]

Please report back when you get it done. It's not entirely annoying, but if they have made some kind of revision, I may want to have it replaced also.

Will do.

I did the same thing, had the dealer replace the shifter. It fixed 80% of the problem until within 10k miles it was back and worse than before. Horrible design.

Ouch. Will hope for the best. Got a 7 yr warranty to test their patience if necessary...

 

[Epiphany]

The "fix" from Ford was to insert a tiny piece of foam in between the spring and shaft under the collar. It doesn't work.

 

[fpa1974]

The "fix" from Ford was to insert a tiny piece of foam in between the spring and shaft under the collar. It doesn't work.

That does not seem like a long term solution. In my case in addition to the spring rattling against the shaft I also get squeaking of the collar itself against the inside of the knob (leather vs shiny metal = horrible squeaks). I can and will give Ford dealer a try since I need to go for a few other things anyways but I doubt this will fix it long term.

 

[dyingfan_gt350]

I have switched shift knobs like a woman changes shoes, since I purchased this car. I know I'll never go back to having anything but a manual transmission. After two shift knobs, I decided to spend some extra dough and throw on a Ford Performance Short Throw Shift Kit. The difference is indescribable. Now what else but to finish it off with a custom Raceseng weighted shift

This shift knob is absolutely gergoues. Since it's purely metal from inside out, I'm wondering when the knob gets warm while driving the car for a while, are you still able to grab the knob with bare hands ?

 

[Zombo]

The "fix" from Ford was to insert a tiny piece of foam in between the spring and shaft under the collar. It doesn't work.

When I disassembled mine to put in the MGW, it had the foam under the spring. I never had a rattle though, with ~1600 miles.

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