[eiching1]

I know there was another post on this question. But it got hijacked. Has anyone come up with a nice replacement for the auto shift knob in these cars? I am not fond of the cylinder style ones. Something along the lines of another "T" or a standard "manual style". The one in the Ford Freestyle would be great. But I am not sure if it works and I an sure it would cost more than it is worth.

 

[chris06fusion]

I know someone upgraded to the MKZ knob. It's a bit pricey from what I remember.

 

[eiching1]

Yea... $180.00. I was looking for something $50.00 or less. I see lots of items out there some nice some not. I just do not know if they will work with the side button shifters that we have. I kind of liked this one

http://www.obbnmotorworks.com/html/ichibahn_shift_knobs_2.html
But it says "top button shifters" I am not sure what the difference would be.

or this
http://www.bestpriceautoaccessories...BLACK_LEATHER_LOOK_TOP_BUTTON_AUTO_KNOB-.html

or this..the best of the lot. I think that is the button on top.. a little more money.
http://www.bestpriceautoaccessories...ob-ALUMINUM_LOOK_GREY_LEATHER_AUTO_KNOB-.html

 

[mmm23_SEL]

I don't know if you already found and answer for that question but it's possible to to do this swap. It's actually very easy in the fusion since it doesn't have an OD button on the shifter. Top or side button makes no difference. If people are interested, I can post a how-to on mine. Here's the one I installed:

http://www.qmrmotorsports.com/shop/images/momo_automatico_leather.jpg

 

[eiching1]

So, you were able to install the Momo knob? I looked at that for a long time, but it stated that is was not for side button shifters. I was able to purchase a Zepher knob for $20.00 and went with that. Were there any tricks to installing the Momo knob? Thanks, eiching1

 

[mmm23_SEL]

No, nothing special. As you probably noticed when you removed the stock shift knob, there is a plastic piece inside the metal tube that needs to be pushed down for us to change gears. So when I installed the new knob, I made sure that when I push on the button, it activates that mecanism.

 

[huntersteve61]

I know this thread is old but could you please post a picture of your zepher knob? I dunno what it looks like. Thanks

 

[DustMagnet]

I wouldn't mind a leather-wrapped automatic shifter knob. I don't really like the material used because I tend to rest my elbow on the center console and my hand on the shifter. The stock material seems to make my hand a bit clammy, or exacerbates the natural clamminess of my hand.

Maybe I need a terrycloth-wrapped shift knob. :wink:

 

[11011101]

[quote author=DustMagnet link=topic=67700.msg2248263#msg2248263 date=1208723163]
I wouldn't mind a leather-wrapped automatic shifter knob. I don't really like the material used because I tend to rest my elbow on the center console and my hand on the shifter. The stock material seems to make my hand a bit clammy, or exacerbates the natural clamminess of my hand.

Maybe I need a terrycloth-wrapped shift knob. :wink:
[/quote]

LOL

 

[eiching1]

[quote author=huntersteve61 link=topic=67700.msg2248132#msg2248132 date=1208716046]
I know this thread is old but could you please post a picture of your zepher knob? I dunno what it looks like. Thanks
[/quote]
You got it.

 

[Mutnat]

I really like those satin finish trim pieces on the Milan. Much nicer than the brushed alum pieces on the SAP Fusion.

Knob looks nice too.

 

[huntersteve61]

looks like my knob with a nicer center piece.... humm maybe should upgrade... I love the ones on the explorers and the edge... those would look badass in my fusion

 

[Rubirosa]

atleast they should put in the Edge knob for the 09

 

[eiching1]

It is basically the same knob style. But it is leather with silver center piece.

 

[huntersteve61]

has anyone fit an explorer,escape,edge shifter on our fusion??

 

[WIFL]

I would like a write up on this, on the top mounted one and other side button one. Thanks

 

[Cwick21]

Here is a pic of the zephyr one in mine(with SAP).I got it for free.The one in my wifes car broke and the dealer replaced it with this one.I t didn't match her interior that well so I put it in mine

 

[FusionLife]

[quote author=WIFL link=topic=67700.msg2251222#msg2251222 date=1208812829]
I would like a write up on this, on the top mounted one and other side button one. Thanks
[/quote]

:bump:

 

[Cwick21]

Mine went on really easy.There is a chrome piece at the bottom of the handle you pry it down and it reveals 2 screws.Loosen them up remove the old handle then put the new one on and tighten it up.Then pull the chrome piece up and it snaps back in place.

 

[Bob_Whit]

One person reported that the Edge lever fits, unfortuneatly, it got pooched when the site was compromised.