2021+ Ford F-150 - Steering Column Shifter

[RLXXI]

If we put the shifter on the column then we may as well go all the way and remove the entire center console and put in a bench seat!

Captains chairs much more comfortable. I've had both and there's no contest.

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[NW Ontario Ford Lightning]

talking about the fold down work surface - why is this so thick, but doesn't have additional storage built into it?
Shouldn't these folding sections open for storing papers, tablet, 'stuff' in side them?

 

[Pioneer74]

talking about the fold down work surface - why is this so thick, but doesn't have additional storage built into it?
Shouldn't these folding sections open for storing papers, tablet, 'stuff' in side them?

The springs can barely hold the lid up as it is.

 

[NW Ontario Ford Lightning]

...and why don't they have stronger springs too !!! LOL.

 

[Effonefiddy Lightning]

Question. I know a lot of people like column shifters but I just don't see why. I actually hate them. Why do people like them so much?

 

[Athrun88]

Question. I know a lot of people like column shifters but I just don't see why. I actually hate them. Why do people like them so much?

For me it's just the way it looks. Keeps more of the traditional truck vibe with a column shifter and there's some balance on the column. As it is now, I find it really weird that we only have the one control stalk on the left side but nothing on the right side. At the same time, it frees up for more storage in the centre console. Can either put one big tub or 3D print me another couple cup holders to fit my larger diameter bottles or something.

Not a fan of the rotary shifter myself. Had it on a rental Edge and it was meh. Had button shifters on an Acura TLX and that was meh too.

 

[TechnoSwiss]

Question. I know a lot of people like column shifters but I just don't see why. I actually hate them. Why do people like them so much?

I don't particularly care for them either, I'd rather have all the wiper controls on a stalk in that position. However since the wiper controls are on the turn signal stalk, might as well put it there to free up space in the center console.

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