07 Explorer shifter

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Afternoon all,



My parents have a 07 Explorer XLT with a V6. The shifter gate backlight (the backlight where it says P R N D 3 2 1) has gone out, I took it apart but can't figure out how to replace the light. No fuses are burnt out so I figure its the light. It seems to be a white bar wit hthe light either integrated into it or a small bulb behind it. Any thoughts on how to fix or repace the light?



Thanks in advance,



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[Jeff Jolley]

Todd?????????

 

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Bumb:blink:

 

[TRACket Paul]

I'll do some research tomorrow at work (Ford dealer).

 

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Thanks Paul, They are leaving for Vegas soon and want it fixed



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[TRACket Paul]

The top of the console in the shifter section has two screws near the armrest and six friction fasteners along the top edges. The light is in a wire harness assembly. I'm not sure if the bulb (no part number) is removable or replaceable. It would seem that exploratory surgery might be required.



If need be I could get the assembly at cost and change it for them on their way to Las Vegas, I'm in Sacramento.:banana:

 

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Again, thanks for looking Paul, I just found out last night that now they aren't going... go figure

So I can try ripping it all apart again and see what I can do. I will let you know what comes of it :wacko:



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