Anyone like the dial shifter?

[TheWizziard]

The steering column shift lever is a hold over from having a shift linkage to the transmission. Totally unnecessary now with electronic controls. I like the dial

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[odinala]

Don’t like the dial at all! So far that’s the only thing I don’t like about my Lariat after two weeks of ownership.

 

[Stive]

At first it was “not really”. After 6k miles, I’m ok with it.

 

[jsus]

I like it more the more I use it. Especially coming from a Focus where the shifter would block the storage tray (and my phone) when in Park. The dial never gets in my way, and with PRND, it’s at least as intuitive as the traditional designs.

 

[Ford Maverick Maniac]

This video explains why I really like the hockey puck. It even automatically shifts to park when you open the door.

 

[dalola]

Just picked up my Mav three days ago (separate post coming..) ......already fine with the dial. Seems easy & intuitive, tho a bit unattractive. I was used to push buttons in the Pilot & RDX, so I do like the dial better than the buttons, but prefer the chunky console shifter from my F150. Overall, it's a good application for the Mav, IMO.

 

[Mayhem]

Love it. Zip clockwise into Drive; zip counterclockwise into park. My right knee no longer hits a shifter.

 

[Uncle Ed]

wasn’t a fan but it’s grown on me over the 3 months I’ve had it…. I simply don’t care enough to try to change it out. The one issue I’ve had is sometimes I’ll take my foot off the brake thinking I’m in reverse and I start to move forward (not the trucks fault, my brain doing the no-look shift and wanting to go all the way to drive)

I really like that when you turn off the truck it automatically shifts to park with out moving the dial.

 

[Egz]

Not in love with it, but its more about muscle memory. (20 years of manuals and console shifters.) It will become less obnoxious over time.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

After 5 months I still don't like it even though I'm used to it. What the Maverick really needs are paddle shifters or some other way to downshift other than the useless L button on the dial. Trying to reach down and find that button while driving is a joke.

Just think of the possibilities for a dial shifter designed with say 75-100 click positions. A dash "wheel of fortune" could display any number of selections. Maybe slippery low awd = position 72?.. my nephew would prefer a "one hand rubic cube" shifter?

 

[Clayspace273]

Call me an innovator I just like things the way I like. not that you are wrong you are 100% in the wright, but just looking at it bothers me. I'm so used to having my hand on the shifter.

I also like to rest my right hand on the shifter while drive. Just too low to be a palm rest. Any other options or elevation after markets you’ve found?

 

[Charles]

I also like to rest my right hand on the shifter while drive. Just too low to be a palm rest. Any other options or elevation after markets you’ve found?

agree!

 

[Timothyd]

i would like to ask all, does anyone like the diel shift. i personally do not like it. so I am on a mission to see if there is a way to put a hand held shift like an f150. does anyone agree. thank you

Not a big enough of a deal to complain about. It does make it easier for your girlfriend to slide over and sit on your lap.

 

[Saltwater Cowboys]

Not a big enough of a deal to complain about. It does make it easier for your girlfriend to slide over and sit on your lap.

Or lean over into your lap.

Nice zombie thread, btw! Best reason I've heard yet for the dial shifter! Having no girlfriend at the moment, I don't care what the shifter looks like as long as it works.

 

[Clayspace273]

agree!

What about this…
I do miss resting my hand somewhere while driving. I don’t know why but like to drum music etc.

my initial solution: empty planters nut bottle. Correct size to fit on shifter and perfect height!! But looks like crud (photos).

this second option on Amazon “arm rest” I’ll give a try or return.

Am I the only one??!

https://www.amazon.com/AOWIS-Console-Adjustable-Universal-Beige-Suede/dp/B09XCB21XW

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