Ford MT82 6-Speed Manual Transmission Shift Cable Assembly for Ranger/Everest 2015–2020, OEM DB3Z7E395H

Shift cable assembly is part of the manual transmission control system. It transfers movement from the gear shifter in the cabin to the gear selector mechanism on the transmission. When the driver moves the shifter, the cable system transfers force and operates the mechanism inside the transmission to select the appropriate gear.

Over time, cables can stretch, bind, wear or become damaged at the connection points. These issues can make the gear shifter stiff or difficult to move, cause inaccurate gear changes or create unusual play.

Ford shift cable assembly DB3Z7E395H is designed for the MT82 6-speed manual transmission in compatible vehicle models. Replacing it with the correct part number helps restore gear-shifting control and maintain stable transmission operation.

Product information

• Product name: MT82 6-Speed Shift Cable Assembly / Manual Transmission Shift Cable Assembly

• Part number: DB3Z7E395H

• Replacement part number: DB3R7E459DD

• Brand: Ford

• Vehicle models: Ford Ranger, Ford Everest

• Model years: 2015–2020

• Transmission: MT82 6-speed manual

• Installation location: Connects the gear shifter to the transmission

• System: Transmission control system

• Part type: Gear shift control cable assembly

• Condition: New

Function and role

• Transfers movement from the gear shifter to the gear selector mechanism on the transmission.

• Helps the driver select gears accurately.

• Maintains smooth and stable gear shifting.

• Provides the connection between the gear shifter and the MT82 manual transmission.

Key features

• Genuine Ford part.

• Designed to match the original transmission control system configuration.

• Provides the appropriate connection and movement transfer when the correct version is installed.

• Helps restore gear-shifter feel after replacing a damaged cable assembly.

Signs it may need inspection or replacement

• The gear shifter is difficult to move or feels stiff when changing gears.

• Gear changes are inaccurate, or one or more gears are difficult to select.

• The gear shifter has unusual play.

• The cable is binding, broken, stretched or damaged at a connection point.

• Transmission control is unstable even though there is no internal mechanical fault in the transmission.

Replacement recommendations

Before replacement, inspect the cables, connectors and mounting points. During installation, adjust the travel and connection positions according to the technical instructions to help ensure accurate gear-shifter operation.

Check compatibility before ordering

Shift cable assembly DB3Z7E395H is for the MT82 6-speed manual transmission and is not generally interchangeable with automatic transmissions or other manual transmission versions. Please provide your VIN or the old part number to verify your vehicle version and compatibility before ordering.