To repair or not repair

[taraafico]

Same situation happened to me after having my’24 lariat ER in two days, if I were you I’d replace it , it’s not going away completely, sooner or later it will come back.

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[RocketGhost]

I have read that Ford updated the shifter part to address the common failures. I'd definitely say have it replaced since it's likely the updated part that (hopefully) will prevent a future failure (fingers crossed). You may want to ask the dealer if they can verify that the part number is a new release. I'm guessing it is since I think the backorder is due to Ford updating/manufacturing the new part.

 

[Mike G]

I have read that Ford updated the shifter part to address the common failures. I'd definitely say have it replaced since it's likely the updated part that (hopefully) will prevent a future failure (fingers crossed). You may want to ask the dealer if they can verify that the part number is a new release. I'm guessing it is since I think the backorder is due to Ford updating/manufacturing the new part.

The instructions tell them to put in a part with a specific part number...just to make sure it's the newest version.

 

[BlueLightning]

Your posting made me glad I leased my current Lightning. That way I can walk away after 3 years if my truck has issues like yours. Hopefully not.

Regardless, I rarely keep vehicles past their basic warranty period. The only exception was a 2015 Lexus RX450h Hybrid. It never was in the shop for issues in the 8 years of ownership. I handed it down to our adult daughter.

Yes was very bummed, had high hopes for the Lighting.

Still have my 2013 Toyota Tacoma from new.

Never an issue and still going strong!

Knock! Knock!

 

[Throne]

If it under warranty then get that bad boy replaced. get whatever done under warranty. alot of people are moving toward installing the rotary one as well. i think imma go rotary as well although my truck is brand new, the freaking shifter is huge!!!!

 

[Ted23Lightning]

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Ahhh the old Carvana haulers. I see this one is only missing 2 side panels lol

 

[SnakeJazzismyjam]

Yes. It’s likely going to crap out again down the line.

Mine is a 2022 and not involved in the CSP and I swapped mine for the rotary dial vs from a 2022 Escape. Not going back.

I’d love to do this. Do you have any details for this you could share? Thanks in advance.

 

[SnakeJazzismyjam]

Yes. It’s likely going to crap out again down the line.

Mine is a 2022 and not involved in the CSP and I swapped mine for the rotary dial vs from a 2022 Escape. Not going back.

I’d love to do this. Do you have any details for this you could share? Thanks in advance.

 

[The Weatherman]

I’d love to do this. Do you have any details for this you could share? Thanks in advance.

https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...ion-w-3d-printed-rotary-shifter-holder.25541/

 

[Joe Dablock]

Does anyone know the exact Ford rotary switch I need to order? I see two different switches, the mounting holes appear to be different. (I did order the plastic mounting.) I’ve had the problem a couple months now and my truck is out of warranty so I’m guessing if I take it to Ford it will cost me quite a bit more.

 

[The Weatherman]

Does anyone know the exact Ford rotary switch I need to order? I see two different switches, the mounting holes appear to be different. (I did order the plastic mounting.) I’ve had the problem a couple months now and my truck is out of warranty so I’m guessing if I take it to Ford it will cost me quite a bit more.

If you have already ordered the new mounting trim, you need to check with them regarding which dial it was designed for.

There are about three or four different ones.

 

[Bfoley]

Any thoughts on this situation. A week ago Thursday I started my 23 Lightning Lariat ER with 21000 miles and got a service vehicle soon message. I looked up the error and found it was a power train fault. I called the dealer on Friday and was told to bring it in. I figured it would likely be there a couple days so i took it in on Monday.

The service guy looked up the error and said it appeared to be related to the shifter module but they would check it out. They called later in the day and said it was the shifter module but they are on back order so I could come pick up the truck. When I picked it up I asked if there was any problem with driving it. He said no but did say he’d seen some where the shifter would lock into Drive or Reverse. Since mine seemed to function fine I continued to drive it.

About 2 days after I brought it home I noticed the error message was gone when I start the truck and the wrench light is gone as well. It’s like it fixed itself. Then today I noticed that I had a sync update on the 17th to 25.2.1.6X. I think that happened after the error went away but I’m not positive.

So my question is do I go ahead and let them replace the shift module when it comes in or assume the truck fixed itself? I’ve always felt original assembly was preferable to repair assembly. Any thoughts?

Mine has been doing this since March according to the dealer I only received the Service Vehicle Soon light since April of this year. Its goes off and on all the time. I have made 6 trips to service to deal with this and as of the last 3 weeks am awaiting this back order of shifters. If you have the opportunity to replace it I would do it. no reason for you to carry that liability.

 

[pb1998]

Sounds like the consensus is replace. I tend to agree. In reality it will be days or maybe weeks before the parts are ready and maybe it will fail in the interim.

Thanks for the feedback

Yup...would replace. Mine ('24 Flash) was intermittent for several weeks, then started to be more prevalent. Back order (just before CSP was released) was about 3 weeks. Called today and it's in and scheduled for warranty replacement. No issues while driving it.

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