im looking at 06-08 lariats and fx4 with a lux. package. im pretty sure i want the floor shift, its more of what im used to, there are none near me for sale, id have to travel atleast 4 hours to look at one witha floor shift. about 20 minutes away from me theres a nice blue lariat with a column shift. anyone have any ideas that can help me decide? anything im looking over? the extra passenger with the column doesent mean much to me, just trying to figure out what id like best.

thanks for any help

 

The floor shift was a make or break deal for me. Test drive both and see what you prefer, I think it makes the truck's interior look significantly better.

 

Floor shift gives you options for down shifting... huge deal for me. These four speed transmissions can take the extra heat.

 

the 5.4 four speed? ive driven my dads column shifted 05 but its just a 4.6, the four speeds are good transes arent they?

 

Yeah, the tranny is a four speed. I don't think the column/floor shift makes any difference in range selection, though.

 

oh yeah i figured that, he probably means floor shift makes it easier to drop it to 2nd, ect.

 

I miss the floor shift in my old F150.

 

Floor shift vs column?
The obvious one is you loose a passenger with the floor shift. So instead of having 6 people in the truck legally now your down to 5 in a super crew.
The floor shift also gives the driver a sense of being in your space like an airplane or a race car.
Try them both out and see what you think!

Peace!

 

When my wife and i were shopping for a truck for her she wanted the floor shifter and thats what we got on the 05. I really like it but going from my truck to hers I'm always reaching in the wrong place to shift gears

 

I love my floor mount, it gives a nicer, sportier look. But a column shift has benefits too. For taller people like myself, it gives more leg room and makes it easier if you ever had to slide over to get something, etc.

Not to mention, it makes it a lot easier when the girlfriend leans over to give some road head.

 

When i was originally shopping for my truck i really wanted the floor shift. I got a good deal on mine with the column and now im glad i did. Theres more space and the extra seat has come in handy more than i thought. Plus i like to rest my arm on the shifter while changing the radio.

 

how does the down shift work

 

Range Selection
The transmission has 6 range positions: P, R, N, (D), 2 and 1.

Column Shift


Park
In the PARK position:

* there is no power flow through the transmission.
* the parking pawl locks the output shaft to the case.
* the engine can be started.
* the ignition key can be removed.

Reverse
In the REVERSE position:

* the vehicle can be operated in a rearward direction, at a reduced gear ratio.
* engine braking will occur.

Neutral
In the NEUTRAL position:

* there is no power flow through the transmission.
* the output shaft is not held and is free to turn.
* the engine can be started.

Overdrive
Overdrive is the normal position for most forward driving.
The OVERDRIVE position provides:

* automatic shifts.
* apply and release of the torque converter clutch.
* maximum fuel economy during normal operation.

Second Position
The 2nd position provides:

* second gear start and hold.
* torque converter clutch apply and release.
* improved traction and engine braking on slippery roads.
* engine braking for descending steep grades.

First Position
If this position is selected at normal road speeds, the transmission will shift into 2nd gear, then into 1st when the vehicle reaches a speed below approximately 45 km/h (28 mph) .

The 1st position provides:

* first gear operation only.
* engine braking for descending steep grades.

 

good info.. i still wouldnt know when to use it lol

 

On steep downhill grades in the mountains, keeps your brakes from overheating.