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Core Shifter w/ chrome stick for Ford Ranger : 1985-1987 V6 4x4 (FM145)



Short throw shifter kit for OE replacement on 5 speed manual trans in:

  • 1985-1987 Ford Ranger - most V6 & diesel - 4x4 only
    • Also fits I4 gas 4x4 w/ trans code "D" only (rare)
  • 1985-1987 Ford Bronco II - most but not all - confirm trans!
  • Does NOT FIT trans code "5"


ONLY FITS Mitsubishi FM145 gearbox specific to these models:

  • Trans code "D" on door tag
  • Case tag ID codes E57A-KB, E57A-KC, E67A-FA, E67A-FB
    • Unique trapezoidal shifter base bolt pattern (narrower at rear - see pic)
      • Stamped steel oil pan w/ 12 bolts & drain plug at center
        • BLACK plastic OE shifter base
  • WARNING: LOOK at third pic BEFORE you buy!
    • Does NOT FIT TK5 (trans code "5"), 2wd Ranger, other model years, or any other model
  • Replaces FoMoCo #E6TZ-7210-C


Select from three different shifter sticks (plain, no Hurst markings):

  • For trucks w/ stock body frame bushings (no spacers):
    • #7436 (flat); knob is 1" rearward & 2" left of OE
      • 15.5" from base flange to top of knob; 23% throw reduction
    • #7438 (round); knob is 1.5" left of OE
      • 16" from base flange to top of knob; 21% throw reduction
  • For trucks w/ aftermarket body lift (body-to-frame mount spacers) > 2":
    • #0085 (flat, tall); knob is 3.5" higher than OE
      • 19" from base flange to top of knob; 4% throw reduction


Kit includes chrome stick & classic knob, base assembly, lower bushing cup, and installation instructions. Stock base bolts are reused. The base is built by Core Shifters using parts from Hurst suppliers inside a custom housing:

  • High-strength billet steel gear selector stub
  • Hardened steel cross-pin & glass-reinforced polyamide fulcrum pivot ring
  • Self-centering cross-gate bias springs with heat treated spring seats
  • CNC-machined billet aluminum housing with steel wear clips
  • Laser-cut steel lid & baseplate
  • Rubber dust cover boot

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