REPLACING THE F150 LIGHTNING SHIFTER WITH A ROTARY SHIFTER TO ENABLE WORK SURFACE ANYTIME

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This video details a practical modification for the Ford F-150 Lightning, replacing the factory folding lever shifter with a rotary dial. The reviewer, Branden Flasch, highlights the perceived "stupid" and failure-prone nature of the original shifter, which obstructs the use of the optional work surface. The modification, costing under $100 and taking approximately 15-30 minutes, involves installing a 3D-printed kit and a rotary shifter sourced from other Ford models. The primary benefit is enabling the full use of the center console's work surface without interference, a feature the reviewer believes should have been standard. While functional, the reviewer expresses a personal preference for a column shifter over the rotary dial, but acknowledges the rotary shifter as a viable alternative. The process is presented as straightforward, with clear instructions and links to necessary parts.