Floor shifter keeps dropping through floor - 1996 Ford Aspire

Hello chauncy. First off need to know if its floor board console or steering colum let me know if its the floor board option youll need phllips screwdriver an remove floor board panel cover shouldpop out to acess shifter assy
what is the reason why you need to acess the shifter is the reason due to not being able to shift gears while steping on brake pedal could be shifter release actuator you should hear a selinoid releaseing the park release pin in shifter every time you hit the break pedal tap brake pedal an listen for the shifter release selinoid in steering coloum if not its the brake light pedal switch or release selinoid in steering coloum

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Front Floor Console Replacement Removal Procedure
1. Remove the console trim plate. 2. Remove the left console trim panel. . 3. Remove the right console trim panel. 4. Remove the floor console compartment.

5. If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the 4?screws?(1), attaching the console?(2) to the shifter assembly?(3).

6. If equipped with a manual transmission, use a flat-bladed tool to disengage the retaining tabs?(1) attaching the manual transmission shifter boot assembly?(2) to the console. 7. Remove the manual transmission gear shifter knob, if necessary. 8. Remove the manual transmission shifter boot assembly?(2) from the shifter, if equipped.

9. Disconnect the console wiring connector?(1) from the inner console.

10. Remove the two nuts?(1) attaching the floor console?(3) to the vehicle floor. 11. Remove the two screws?(2) attaching the front of the console to the instrument panel assembly. 12. Remove the accessory power receptacle. 13. Lift the rear of the console upward and remove from the vehicle. 14. Remove the floor console armrest hinge, if necessary. 15. Remove the center console end panel.

16. Remove the screw?(2) attaching the floor console rear air duct?(3) to the floor console?(1). 17. Remove the floor console rear duct?(3) from the floor console?(1). 18. Remove the console storage bin, if necessary. 19. Remove the console lamp. 20. Remove the console compartment lamp switch.

Simply, no, shifter is not held up by hose clamp. I would recommend locating a good used assembly from a wrecking yard and replacing it. You could try to take it all apart to find out what is broken, probably will end up needing to replace the assembly.

Hi danielh_04,
There are two different manual transmissions for that year but both processes are about the same. You need to remove the screws from the shifter boot and pull it back to gain access to the top of the transmission through the floor board. You should see a cover with bolts. Remove the bolts and pull the cover off. Then you want to carefully pull up on the shifter. The lever,shim and the bushing should come out. After you get it removed,you can cover the hole with a rag and drop the transmission. Good luck,if you need anything else,let me know,Chuck.

I do sell the broken part for the shifter on a lincoln Aviator by itself for $100.00.
The second option I do rebuild it for you for $200.00.
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You need to take the Nub out. There is not a Problem with doing this Just do not mess with the Mechanism inside the Tranny and you will be Just fine!

YES THE PART THAT IS BROKEN IS MOST LIKELY A WHITE PLASTIC PIECE THAT SITS INSIDE THE SHIFTER HOUSING, REMOVE THE SHIFTER HANDLE REMOVE THE WHITE PLASTIC PIECE WITH ALL THE ROUND BALLS ON IT (I KNOW WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE YOU DONT HAVE TO SAY IT) AND LOOK DOWN THE HOUSING WITH A FLASHLIGHT IF YOU STILL SEE A PART OF THAT WHITE PLASTIC PIECE, THATS YOUR PROBLEM. YOU CAN EITHER REPL SHE SHIFTER LEVER P# 52078551AG OR SEARCH THE JUNK YARDS FOR THAT PART

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

If necessary for access or service remove the steering wheel. Except for on 1967-69 simulated wood wheels, be sure to use a steering wheel puller.

1. Remove the nut/bolt from the upper intermediate shaft coupling, then separate the coupling from the lower end of the steering column.
2. If equipped with a column mounted shifter, disconnect the transmission control linkage from the column shift tube levers.
3. If equipped with a floor shifter, disconnect the backdrive linkage.
4. Disengage all of the electrical connectors from the steering column assembly.
5. Remove the floor pan cover-to-floor screws, the floor seal, and the cover.
6. Remove the steering column bracket-to-instrument panel nuts and carefully lower the column. If equipped with an automatic transmission, disconnect the shift position indictor pointer.

Once the steering column has been removed from the vehicle, be careful not to drop it (especially on it's end), lean on it or damage it in any way; the column is very susceptible to damage.

1. Remove the column from the vehicle.

To install:

1. Position the steering column in the vehicle. If equipped with an automatic transmission, connect the shift position indicator pointer.
2. Raise the column into position, then install the column bracket-to-instrument panel nuts and tighten to 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm).
3. Install the floor pan seal and cover, then secure using the retaining screws.
4. Engage all of the electrical connectors to the steering column assembly.
5. If equipped with a floor shifter, connect the backdrive linkage.
6. If equipped with a column mounted shifter, connect the transmission control linkage to the column shift tube levers.
7. Connect the intermediate shaft coupling to the lower end of the steering column, then secure using the nut/bolt.
8. If removed for access or service, align the matchmarks and install the steering wheel.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.

Good luck..