Calling all manual transmissions

[BonesDT]

I have successfully converted my Ex into a stick shift and was able to buy all the obscure parts (even that little black box that replaces the PRD123 letters on the instrument panel!) besides 1 single piece.

I have been to 4 or 5 dealerships over a few years trying to find the black plastic upper steering column shroud without the hole for the auto column shifter.

1st, I need a confirmation that they did, in fact, offer a 1999 Explorer Sport in a manual transmission.

What other years would have the same upper shroud? I'm assuming the 4-doors have the same part number as the 2-doors. What about Rangers?

Does anyone have a VIN number for a similiar stock stick-shift Ex???

 

[KooK]

I'm almost positive that my manual 99 Ranger would have a similar, or the same upper shroud that you are talking about. It's not driveable right now so if you want me to take it off and take pictures and/or measurements of it, I can probably do that.

Just an idea if nobody else has one. But it's still pretty early in the post.

 

[BonesDT]

ok. You don't need to remove it or take any measurements. Is it black? Do you have tilt? A pic might help if you get a chance, or I'll take a pic of my auto version tonight. If it looks the same, then I will just order one, and if it really doesn't fit, I'll be able to return it. Would you email me your VIN #?

 

[briwayjones]

Any '95-'01 four door or '95-'03 Sport and what ever Rangers have that same interior with the manual transmission will have the same piece.

 

[alan21]

Column shroud

Hi Bones DT
I am in UK and have a manual Explorer, imported from Australia.
My vin is 1FMDU34X7V2A12434.
The manual Explorer is a very rare beast in UK as Ford didn't sell any here, so the only ones are imports, I havent heard of of any other so mine may be the only one!.
Good luck.
Alan