I have a center console shifter, 2007 F150. I took it to the dealership and they said that the solenoide was bad and would be $400 for part and labor. That is why I was hoping to see if I could replace it myself

 

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With all this being said, is it possible to change the solenoid on a column shifter? If so how do you go about it without removing a steering wheel or messing with air bags?

 

I was stuck in park on 04 Screw with no cruise control. After reviewing many threads on this topic, I concluded it was not brake switch because brake lights all worked fine. Followed AAK625's instructions above to remove solenoid. I noticed that the top transistor was slightly burned. Took solenoid to an electrical engineer at work and he actually soldered in a new one. Reinstalled and works perfect.

 

here are the 2 websites that carry the part, part number 7L3Z7E096A\
http://www.silverstatefordparts.com/...7l3z7e096a.htm
or
http://www.tascaparts.com/oe-ford/7l3z7e096a
hope this helps.

 

So glad for this forum has saved me many of dollars.