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| MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFTER BOOT NOISE – BUILT BEFORE 12/6/2007 |
| FORD: | 2005-2008 Mustang |
2005-2008 Mustang vehicles equipped with a manual transmission (excluding GT500), and built before 12/6/2007, may exhibit a tick noise from the shifter boot in forward gears 1st, 3rd, and 5th.
ACTION:
The noise is caused by the boot material rubbing against itself. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Place paper/tissue/fingers in material crease to verify noise is coming from the shifter boot material.
If noise is eliminated, then replace shifter boot with latest level service part.
If noise is not eliminated, then this does not apply. Proceed with normal Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostics.
- Unscrew the shifter knob.
- Un-snap the boot from the console and lift off. Do not use tools to pry off, this may scratch the console.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
| PART NUMBER | PART NAME |
|---|---|
8R3Z-7277-AA  |
Shifter Boot |
| 8R3Z-7277-BA | Shifter Boot w/ Satin Aluminum Trim |
