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How to Change the Gear Knob on a Ford Focus

Model: Ford Focus MK 1 - Years 1998-2004
Part: Shift knob

Want to give your car a new look and start with the small details? This guide is just for you! You will learn how to change the gear knob on your gear lever in just a few minutes and without special tools. Unscrew the knob anti-clockwise while pressing down on the knob to prevent the internal spring from launching any parts. Now, simply replace it with the model that you find most appealing, and screw the new knob back on clockwise to install the new piece you have chosen.

Updated on 23 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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