OREGUNFIRE Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Am I the only one that wants the shifter near the center console like the 150 vs the column? I hate having to reach up there to down shift manually with those flaky lil up n down buttons. I wonder why its not an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bshort Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I prefer the column. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I used to think I wanted the console shifter, but I appreciate the cup holders too much on long drives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rcpd34 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 I think the console shift takes up a lot of valuable real estate, but if you really want it, there's a company that offers a conversion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrickhw Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Rcpd34 said: I think the console shift takes up a lot of valuable real estate, but if you really want it, there's a company that offers a conversion. Agree. Console shifters take up a bunch of space. I'd much rather have piano key like the Lincolns or push button than console shift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerNM Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Someone on the FTE forum converted from column to console shifter themselves. It looked quite involved. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1624203-f250-floor-console-shifter-conversion.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rcpd34 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 44 minutes ago, BikerNM said: Someone on the FTE forum converted from column to console shifter themselves. It looked quite involved. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1624203-f250-floor-console-shifter-conversion.html Wow. Other than getting seasick watching the video, he did a great job. I don't think I'd try it, but I like it because it's different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford truck guy Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 My only issue is when I get out of my 2019 F150 and jump into my 2020 F350.. I am waving my hands looking for shifters ! !? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUEC135ELEVATOR Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 12 hours ago, bshort said: I prefer the column. Agreed, I like having the seat there if I need it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielj Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Just move them to paddle shifters on the steering wheel. We are "supposed" to have two hands on the wheel at all times anyways. We almost have a keyboard on the steering wheel already. Why not get closer with a few paddles. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nmfiredawg Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 I like it on my f150. Like the shifting buttons and is a great place to rest my hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OREGUNFIRE Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 I never thought about the paddle shifters on the steering wheel.. Thats a great place.. And I agree with Nmfiredawg, it is comfortable, plus is just looks better. I have the center console vs the bench seat, hell I didnt even know the 40-20-40 seat was still even available with all the safety requirements these days: no airbag and no 3pt seat belt. I wouldnt ride there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUEC135ELEVATOR Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, OREGUNFIRE said: I never thought about the paddle shifters on the steering wheel.. Thats a great place.. And I agree with Nmfiredawg, it is comfortable, plus is just looks better. I have the center console vs the bench seat, hell I didnt even know the 40-20-40 seat was still even available with all the safety requirements these days: no airbag and no 3pt seat belt. I wouldnt ride there.. You don't ride in vehicles unless they have airbags and three-point harnesses? So you won't ride in a car from the 60s? They do have a 3 point seat belt. Edited October 24, 2021 by IUEC135ELEVATOR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 On 10/22/2021 at 1:37 PM, Ford truck guy said: My only issue is when I get out of my 2019 F150 and jump into my 2020 F350.. I am waving my hands looking for shifters ! !? Similar issue here when I go from my Lincoln Corsair (and prior Lincoln MKC) that have piano keys ( and prior push buttons) then jump in my 2005 F150 I poke at the dash then it's "oh yeah, grab the column shifter"....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balthisar Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 At least you don't have to do what I do jumping from any of my current cars (currently Mach E) to my Expedition: dig the key out of my pocket so I can physically insert it into the ignition switch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OREGUNFIRE Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 14 hours ago, IUEC135ELEVATOR said: You don't ride in vehicles unless they have airbags and three-point harnesses? So you won't ride in a car from the 60s? They do have a 3 point seat belt. I dont even have a car from the 2000's let alone the sixty's but it would be cool. I have been in the fire/ems game for a long time and truly have seen the benefits of the modern safety improvements. This video shows old vs new in a crash test, and not even that new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUEC135ELEVATOR Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 I couldn't imagine getting into a accident, rear-ending someone with just a lap belt that has to hurt like a son of a gun if you live through it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FathomBlueSS Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 I prefer the column for two main reasons. 1. More room in console area for storage. 2. When I snowplowed I had the plow controller lower, I couldn’t imagine doing it with a console shifter I am just happy we didn’t get the dial shifter like Ram and Expeditions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 7 hours ago, FathomBlueSS said: I am just happy we didn’t get the dial shifter like Ram and Expeditions! My wife's Escape has the dial shifter and I like it. Easy enough to use, and when you park it, you don't even have to put it in park, just hit the button to shut off the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 3 hours ago, fordmantpw said: My wife's Escape has the dial shifter and I like it. Easy enough to use, and when you park it, you don't even have to put it in park, just hit the button to shut off the engine. The Lincoln push buttons work the same way. Shut it off and it’s automatically in park. Love that feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 1 hour ago, akirby said: The Lincoln push buttons work the same way. Shut it off and it’s automatically in park. Love that feature. My wife is still having trouble just putting it off without putting it in park first. You stop, car shuts off. Put it in park, car starts back up. Push button, shuts off. Much simpler just to shut it off and avoid the restart. She has trouble with new things and changes though. ?♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 2 hours ago, fordmantpw said: My wife is still having trouble just putting it off without putting it in park first. You stop, car shuts off. Put it in park, car starts back up. Push button, shuts off. Much simpler just to shut it off and avoid the restart. She has trouble with new things and changes though. ?♂️ Our MKX does t have auto stop start but I can see how that would be confusing. My F150 XLT has stop start but still has an archaic key you have to turn because I wasn’t willing to spend an extra $10k on the Lariat. My wife has trouble looking at the nav map to see exactly where to turn when there are 2 streets close together. She’s slowing down saying which one is it while I’m looking at the map which CLEARLY shows that it’s the second one. Daughter also refuses to use the back up camera when backing up. I just don’t get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, akirby said: Our MKX does t have auto stop start but I can see how that would be confusing. My F150 XLT has stop start but still has an archaic key you have to turn because I wasn’t willing to spend an extra $10k on the Lariat. My wife has trouble looking at the nav map to see exactly where to turn when there are 2 streets close together. She’s slowing down saying which one is it while I’m looking at the map which CLEARLY shows that it’s the second one. Daughter also refuses to use the back up camera when backing up. I just don’t get it. That's OK, my wife and daughter can't back up with or without the camera! Oh, and don't get me started on my mother-in-law! Sheesh! I learned to drive by backing the boat trailer down the ramp at about 14. After that, going forward was easy! Edited October 27, 2021 by fordmantpw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OREGUNFIRE Posted October 27, 2021 Author Share Posted October 27, 2021 15 hours ago, FathomBlueSS said: I prefer the column for two main reasons. 1. More room in console area for storage. 2. When I snowplowed I had the plow controller lower, I couldn’t imagine doing it with a console shifter I am just happy we didn’t get the dial shifter like Ram and Expeditions! I had the 2014 ram eco diesel with the dial shifter.. I cant tell you how many times i put my RADIO IN REVERSE when a good song came on.. Hated it.. Now paddle shifters on the wheel.... or at least the ability to shift it there.. HELL YA. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbushardjr Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 This is interesting. I was wishing I could order the truck with the console shifter. One thing I know I will miss from my 2010 F150 Platinum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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