Axle Shift Control Switch for 1986-1990 Ford CF6000 & More - Standard Ignition DS-168

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MPN: DS-168
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Standard Ignition Axle Shift Control Switch P/N:DS-168
Standard Ignition Axle Shift Control Switch P/N:DS-168
$43.99

Keep the driver in command of the axle shift with the Standard Ignition Axle Shift Control Switch, part number DS-168. It is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications: the 1986-1990 Ford CF6000 and the 1987 Ford CF8000. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-specific details.

The axle shift control switch is the electrical switch the driver operates to signal the axle to change its shift range. If a worn or failed switch is the cause of an axle that won't shift or shifts only some of the time, this switch replaces it.

  • Quality control from start to finish: Standard is a global manufacturer of original equipment ignition products. It maintains complete quality control across the manufacturing process, from componentry through the finished product.
  • Copper alloy conductors: Chosen for strong electrical conductivity with low resistive losses.
  • 100% tested: Every switch is checked to verify both its mechanical and electrical switching performance.
  • Built for service professionals: A robust design and high-grade materials are intended to meet the stringent demands of today's technicians. Behind them are decades of research and development focused on what technicians need.

Signs this switch may need replacing: The axle may not respond when the switch is operated, shifting may work only intermittently, or the switch may feel loose or be damaged. Wiring and other shift-system components can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the system before replacing the switch.

Interchange: S480 · SW180 · PP6490 · 8QH4078 · 8RH4078 · 15571155 · 1685883 · 19106694 · 2274282 · 79348R91

This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:

S480, SW180, PP6490, 8QH4078, 8RH4078, 15571155, 1685883, 19106694, 2274282, 79348R91

Frequently Asked Questions

Which vehicles does the Standard DS-168 fit?

It is listed for the 1986-1990 Ford CF6000 and the 1987 Ford CF8000. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-specific details.

What does an axle shift control switch do?

It is the switch the driver operates to signal the axle to change its shift range. If the switch has failed, the axle may not respond when the switch is used.

How is the DS-168 tested?

Every switch is 100% tested to verify both its mechanical and electrical switching performance.

What are the switch's conductors made of?

The DS-168 uses copper alloy conductors, chosen for strong electrical conductivity with low resistive losses.

Which part numbers does the DS-168 interchange with?

It interchanges with S480, SW180, PP6490, 8QH4078, 8RH4078, 15571155, 1685883, 19106694, 2274282 and 79348R91.