Is the console shift gear indicator supposed to illuminate?
05-24-2018, 12:26 AM
#11
I don’t even look, I just move the shifter where it needs to be and go. Wouldn't a lighted center console indicator be duplicitous? There is a gear indicator in the dash (which seems to be the direction they are going...less wiring and no additional parts needed for the console). I never look down at the shifter to see what gear I’m in, though I guess some of you do.
05-24-2018, 11:39 AM
#12
I don’t even look, I just move the shifter where it needs to be and go. Wouldn't a lighted center console indicator be duplicitous? There is a gear indicator in the dash (which seems to be the direction they are going...less wiring and no additional parts needed for the console). I never look down at the shifter to see what gear I’m in, though I guess some of you do.
05-25-2018, 02:12 PM
#13
I checked last night... and my 16' Lariat SCREW's PRDM21 is illuminated a cyan color.
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05-25-2018, 02:20 PM
#14
Senior Member
Some guys on the Raptor forum bought the missing part and got the gear indicator to illuminate. The solution is on page 5 of this thread. > http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f263/...-lights-60921/
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05-25-2018, 08:06 PM
#16
Senior Member
Not sure why you would want it to illuminate, when it does not show the selection. I see no point in that. If it would show the mode like the meter, then sure, light it up.
By my dumb logic, it's better to draw your eyes to the illuminated meter selector that actually shows the mode.
Gotta agree with Ford on this one....
By my dumb logic, it's better to draw your eyes to the illuminated meter selector that actually shows the mode.
Gotta agree with Ford on this one....
08-12-2018, 10:32 PM
#17
So mine built in June of 2018 doesnt either...but what about the cupholders? I swore mine used to light up...did they cut that corner as well? You people without the shifter letters lighting up...do you have the cupholder lights?
08-12-2018, 10:44 PM
#18
Senior Member
08-12-2018, 10:54 PM
#19
Senior Member
SSM 47312 - 2018 F-150 - Floor Shift Transmission Selector Lever - Floor Shift Gear Selection Indicator (PRNDL) Not Illuminated - Built On Or After 17-Jan-2018
2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a floor shift transmission selector lever built on or after 17-Jan-2018 are not equipped with an illuminated gear selection indicator (PRNDL) on the transmission selector lever assembly. Do not attempt any repairs or replace any parts for this condition.
2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a floor shift transmission selector lever built on or after 17-Jan-2018 are not equipped with an illuminated gear selection indicator (PRNDL) on the transmission selector lever assembly. Do not attempt any repairs or replace any parts for this condition.
how “easy” is it to mod it so that it does?
i realize it may not indicate the gear with a different color or brighter.
08-12-2018, 11:35 PM
#20
2018 XLT FX4
Personally, I'm glad that my new one won't get more unnecessary lights. I can't stand the interior being all lit up at night, since I do a lot of night driving. One of the first things I do when I get a new vehicle is turn down all the interior lights as low as they'll go. Too much light in the cab impairs night vision. I wish there was an option to switch all the lights to red and or turn them off completely.