Shifter Bezel & Boot Comes Off When Shifting

[FreeStyle786]

Recently got a 2007 Mustang and the one thing that annoys me the most is when I'm shifting (not even going crazy) the shifter ring/bezel with the boot keeps popping off. The clips that hold it in place all seem to be there as I don't see any that look like they've broken off. Maybe it just wore down and isn't 'tight' anymore.

Anyone else have this issue? Besides buying a new factory shifter ring (best place to get one?) or screwing it straight into the center-console (I'd never do that) is there any other 'aftermarket' products anyone would recommend to fix this?

Thanks in advance!!!

 

[FreeStyle786]

So am I the only person who has ever had this problem?

 

[Svtpilot]

Honestly it is not an issue I ever recall seeing posted here but I am sure others have had the same problem. If the clips aren't broken then it is probably worn out like you said. I would just double check that the boot is on all the way and the clips are fully engaging. American muscle sells the OEM boot for around $55.00 and a variety of after market boots from $60 to $80.
https://www.americanmuscle.com/mustang-shifter-accessories-0510.html
Hope this helps

 

[FreeStyle786]

Thanks for the reply. It's not the boot that's coming off though. It's that plastic trim ring that it happens to be attached to that keeps coming off. So if I just get a new boot it won't really make a difference.

 

[Svtpilot]

I thought you meant the plastic ring under the boot that snaps it into the console. 05 -09 (except the Bullit) did not have a trim ring around the shifter boot. A previous owner must have installed an aftermarket piece. American Muscle sells those as well.

 

[FreeStyle786]

"I thought you meant the plastic ring under the boot that snaps it into the console." Yeah that's the thing. I actually took a real good look at it today to see what the hell is really going on and I suppose your right about a new boot. The issue is the boot is a little tight (probably sun damage as it's cracking pretty badly) so when I shift, especially into first, it pulls so tightly that it actually lifts the plastic ring up. So I guess if I get a new boot I probably won't have that issue anymore.

thanks.