Ford Ranger Mk4 Gear Change Lever Knob Black Leather Silver Insert 1469623

Ford Ranger Mk4 Gear Change Lever Knob Black Leather Silver Insert is an original Ford interior component, designed for precise manual transmission operation. The combination of black leather and an elegant silver insert ensures an aesthetic, cohesive look for the center console and a comfortable grip during daily use.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1469623
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1469623
• Substitutable numbers: 1469623, AM6M3J7J132AB
• Part type: Manual
• Category: Gear Knobs

Purpose and fitment for Ford Ranger Mk4

This gear knob has been developed specifically for the Ford Ranger Mk4 model, ensuring a factory-perfect fit for the center tunnel and gear lever. This maintains the original ergonomics, the correct lever height, and the proper hand position for the driver while shifting gears. Its original Ford origin ensures compatibility with factory mounting components, without the need for modifications or additional adapters. This solution is particularly beneficial when replacing a worn or damaged knob with a part that meets factory specifications.

Construction, materials, and ergonomics

The knob belongs to the Gear shift knobs category and is finished in black leather, which provides a secure, grippy hold and a pleasant tactile feel. The leather surface reduces hand slippage, which is important both in daily city driving and in off-road conditions, for which the Ranger is frequently used. The silver insert gives the component a modern, clean look that blends well with factory interior trim. The balanced shape of the knob promotes a natural hand position, facilitating smooth movement through the gear gate and improving shifting precision.

Functional characteristics and installation

As an OEM part, the knob is ready for installation in place of the factory component, maintaining the original geometry and mounting points. This design facilitates quick service – replacement is limited to removing the old knob and seating the new one on the lever shaft, without interfering with other parts of the gear shift system. Used condition means the product has been removed from a vehicle, which allows you to maintain the original character of the interior while optimizing repair or upgrade costs. This is an especially attractive solution for users who want to maintain cabin stylistic consistency without investing in expensive aftermarket replacements.

Benefits of using an original gear shift knob

Using an original knob in the Ford Ranger Mk4 provides a number of practical benefits:

• preservation of factory ergonomics and transmission operating comfort,
• cohesive, aesthetic interior look thanks to the black leather and silver insert,
• secure grip, promoting precise gear changes,
• installation based on original mounting points, without structural modifications,
• attractive cost-to-visual and functional effect ratio. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the gear shift area in your Ford and need other items from the same group, such as additional knobs, gaiters, or decorative covers, check out the available parts in the Ford Gear shift knobs category.

Why choose used drivetrain components

When replacing components related to transmission operation, many users also consider refurbishing or replacing the gearbox itself. In such cases, an expert guide explaining how to safely select components by identification numbers and how to evaluate purchase cost-effectiveness will be helpful. You can find more practical information in the article Why it is worth buying used gearboxes and engines – facts instead of myths, which discusses, among other things, selection procedures based on OEM numbers and the real cost differences between new and used parts.