Pioneer Automotive Industries Automatic Transmission Shifter Cable P/N:CA-1261
Keep your gear selector and transmission working in step with the Pioneer Automotive Industries automatic transmission shifter cable, part number CA-1275. It is a direct-fit replacement for many vehicles, among them the 1996-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 1996-2002 Mercury Grand Marquis and 1996-2002 Lincoln Town Car; see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
The shifter cable is the mechanical link between the gear selector and the automatic transmission. It carries each movement of the selector to the transmission so that the transmission is placed in the range you choose. Pioneer offers this cable as a high-quality replacement alternative:
A shifter cable may need replacing if the selector feels loose or disconnected, if the gear indicator does not match the gear the transmission is actually in, or if the selector is hard to move into or out of Park. Other components can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing the cable. Engine details for each vehicle are listed in the Buyer's Guide tab.
Interchange: 905-658
905658 · F8AZ7E395BA
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What does an automatic transmission shifter cable do?
It mechanically links the gear selector to the transmission. It carries each movement of the selector so that the transmission is placed in the range you choose.
Is this the right Crown Victoria shift cable for a 1996-2002 Ford Crown Victoria?
Yes. CA-1275 is listed for the 1996-2002 Ford Crown Victoria. Engine details for each application are shown in the Buyer's Guide tab.
What is the cable made of?
Pioneer lists a durable steel inner cable inside a polymer outer housing. The housing helps protect the cable from corrosion and abrasion.
What are signs the shifter cable may need replacing?
Signs include a selector that feels loose, a gear indicator that doesn't match the actual gear, or trouble shifting into or out of Park. Diagnose the cause before replacing the cable.
What part numbers does CA-1275 replace?
It interchanges with 905-658 (also written 905658) and F8AZ7E395BA.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.