Convert rotary to console shift?

johnny_D_fl · Jan 1, 2023

Had multiple expeditions in the past and was thinking about getting a newer one but I despise the rotary shifter. Anyone hear of swapping the center console for something like what’s in the F150 with the fold flat gear shift? I think that would be awesome but not sure how feasible it would be.

2020FordRaptor · Jan 1, 2023

johnny_D_fl said:
Had multiple expeditions in the past and was thinking about getting a newer one but I despise the rotary shifter. Anyone hear of swapping the center console for something like what’s in the F150 with the fold flat gear shift? I think that would be awesome but not sure how feasible it would be.

First off welcime to the forum, second it wouldn't be very cost effective. What's so wrong about a rotary shifter?

johnny_D_fl · Jan 1, 2023

Everything

apex96 · Jan 1, 2023

johnny_D_fl said:
Everything

I wouldn’t go that far… it takes some time to become comfortable with, for sure. I came from an F150 with the column shifter and 40/20/40 bench setup… even if I had the captains chairs and 4 cup holder center console, I’m never carrying 4 drinks with me…

Now to whether you could retrofit the folder shifter from the newer F150s into the newer 2022+ refresh… it’s not going to be plug and play as the interiors have diverged to much to make that possible. The wiring looms and plugs will be different as well.

I’m sure, with the right amount of money and time, someone could have a shop add it in and make it look oem…

Bunky · Jan 2, 2023

I feel for you. However, a rotary beats a push button EVERY TIME. A rotary is just a stick in a curve. It has continuous tactile feedback, you can feel where it is, eyeball not required. A PB has zero feedback, separate switches, usually requires eyeballs. Be happy Ford hasn't gone completely stupid like other manufacturers. Ex: 2020 Passport.

Fastcar · Jan 2, 2023

I also am of the belief that the rotary shifter is a pia. Almost everything I have owned has had the shifter on the floor/console. I find the knob to be more difficult to manipulate, further it feels plan unnatural. I also find I have to look at it to be sure I have selected the correct position.
Heck it is a truck, let it be a truck.

ryanpe · Jan 2, 2023

I too despise the rotary shifter. I have a '21 Limited and it probably my least favorite aspect of the truck. I just don't like the rotary feel (not a positive enough detent) as well as the poorly designed manual function which requires a visual to ensure accuracy IMO. I prefer a traditional console mounted shifter but would be completely satisfied with a column shifter over the rotary.

ExpyNole · Jan 2, 2023

After a week with the rotary, you'll appreciate how much more open the console feels with it.
If you have an unlimited budget and no problem burning cash, I guess anything is possible. But no amount of hate for a rotary shifter could convince me that a couple grand worth of parts and fiddling with Forscan trying to activate things that may not even exist is worth the headache.

Rob6805 · Jan 2, 2023

RAM's implementation is much better. It's also a rotary shifter but it's located on the IP leaving a lot more room in the center console for storage.

Going_Going_Gone · Jan 2, 2023

Not a fan of the know either and would prefer a shifter like the F-150s. A couple times when not paying the most attention: one time I was attempting to go from R to D and turned the knob the wrong direction. Then another time I reached down to turn the shift knob and turned the driving mode one instead. That wasn't harsh on the drivetrain.

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