Why would a shifter knob look this bad when it's only 6 years old? The rest of the interior is in immaculate condition.
Do you think it's because of the previous owner or do you think this is a factory defect?

I seen one of those LED shift lights at Wally World today and was tempted to get one but then I thought it might look kinda corny.
If anyone can post some pics of their factory shifters or aftermarket shifters I'd really appreciate it.

That's built up oils and skin flakes from your hand. If you mist it down with water and let it sit for a bit, a lot will come off. Then repeat. Days where humidity is high and it has rained for a good while will do the same thing.

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2011 Ranger XLT, 4X4, 4 door Super Cab. 4.0L, 5 Speed M50D-R1HD, 3.73:1, 8.8" open differential, Jason Pace cap
2019 Ford Ranger STX FX4, Super Crew, 2.3L Ecoboost, 10 speed automatic, 3.73:1 with rear locker, Leer 100XR cap

isnt that thing supposed to be black?

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1990 Ranger Extended Cab
2.9L V6 5 Speed Transmission
Planning to put a 347 and a T-5 in it eventually

Get it powder coated. Should be cheap too.

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Well I'll be darn, I though it was wore down. I'm gonna take some 409 to that thing and see if I can clean it up.

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Yeah, It's suppose to be black ... I might just chrome it out ... wouldn't that look sweet?

Yeah my fiance's jeep did the same thing all over the radio and shifter. Literally took some water and elbow grease and it came right off.

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CURRENT: 2015 Tacoma DCLB TRD Sport

only thing ive noticed with 2nd gens is that the steering wheels get sticky.. like everyone ive seen does that so i just put a steering wheel cover on it

oh and getting that chromed would be epic!

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1990 Ranger Extended Cab
2.9L V6 5 Speed Transmission
Planning to put a 347 and a T-5 in it eventually

Ive had chrome shift knobs in the past, the glare can be a bitch. Just so you know.

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yeah i would just powdercoat it and be done with it.. or get an aftermarket one

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1990 Ranger Extended Cab
2.9L V6 5 Speed Transmission
Planning to put a 347 and a T-5 in it eventually

lol

but yeah 409 and some elbow grease it'll be good as new

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Sold-03 2wd edge. McQueen glass and 35's
New!- 1990 2.3 reg cab- 5/7 drop, cobra brakes, Hurst short shifter, sir Michael's rollpan
Daily-2003 5.4 supercrew 6" fabtech on 35's and too many mods

nice! where did you get that at ill have to get one of those when i do the 5.0 swap

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1990 Ranger Extended Cab
2.9L V6 5 Speed Transmission
Planning to put a 347 and a T-5 in it eventually

summit

why not do it right meow???

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Sold-03 2wd edge. McQueen glass and 35's
New!- 1990 2.3 reg cab- 5/7 drop, cobra brakes, Hurst short shifter, sir Michael's rollpan
Daily-2003 5.4 supercrew 6" fabtech on 35's and too many mods

That Hurst shifter looks nice.
I don't understand why Ford quit using the black and white ceramic shiter knobs in 2000.
Would a 2000 and earlier shifter knob go on a 2001+ Ranger?

I don't understand why Ford quit using the black and white ceramic shiter knobs in 2000.
Would a 2000 and earlier shifter knob go on a 2001+ Ranger?

get the aluminum B&M shift knob. I love the looks of them

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1993 Ford Ranger Ext. Cab | stepside | 4x4 | 4.0L | Lifted | 35" BFG KM2s | MT Classic IIs | Dana 35/Disc 8.8 with 4.56's | Duals | Etc

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