This product is handmade in Europe and can take up to eight weeks to arrive. No returns or exchanges accepted.
What This Is
A custom-sewn leather shift boot for your 1999-03 Ford Cougar. It's the leather only: it installs on your factory frame or trim ring. It is not a complete shift boot assembly.
What's Included
- Included: 1 leather shift boot, cut and sewn to order in the material and colors you choose.
- Not included: shift knob, trim, frames or hardware. You reuse your factory parts.
Before You Order
- Fits 1999-03 Ford Cougar.
- It's made to order, so it can take up to 8 weeks to arrive and can't be returned or exchanged. Please double-check your year, fitment, and colors before ordering.
- International shipping: every piece ships from Poland, so a $15 international shipping charge applies to each item at checkout.
Installation
Difficulty: Moderate | Tools: screwdrivers, basic hand tools, glue or a stapler depending on your frame
You'll remove the shift knob and trim, move the new boot onto your factory frame, and reinstall.
▼ Click to Open / Close Step-by-Step Installation Guide (17 Steps)
Step 1. To get the shift boot off, you first need to unscrew the shift knob.
Step 2. Then take an x-acto knife and cut the zip tie at the top of the shift boot.
Step 3. Using a flat head screwdriver wrapped with a towel and carefully pry along the edges to disengage the clips holding the boot in.
Step 4. There are staples that hold the shift boot onto the plastic ring to secure the boot to the center consol. Using a small screwdriver you should be able to pull each 'tooth' of the staples out so that you can then pull the staples out with pliers without damaging the plastic ring.
Step 5. To attach new shift boots use pop-rivets placing them in the approximate location of each staple. Drill the holes in the plastic ring with a #30 bit.
Step 6. Test fit the new leather boot to the ring, and mark were each hole was located on the inside of the boot.
Step 7. Cut a small slit in the leather where you made your marks.
Step 8. Then refit the boot to the plastic ring.
Step 9. At that point you can push the pop-rivets through the leather and plastic and secure them into place. Make sure you keep the flat side of the rivet to outside of the boot so that the unit will fit back into the hole in the consol.
Step 10. After the boot is secure just slip the unit back into the hole. Press around the edges to re-secure the clips. Reinstall the shift knob. Voila!
Step 11. To remove the stock e-brake boot, take a flathead screwdriver wrapped in a towel and free the first clip that is closest to the rear of the car. The two clips in the front should come off easily with mild pressure. If you can't get it off, you might have to remove the center console. Here's how: remove the three screws in the bottom of the armrest bin. Remove the ashtray & cigarette lighter cover. Remove the two screws behind them. Remove the two screws (one each side) at the kick panels - covered with plastic caps. Unclip shifter boot frame - you should be able to see where the clips are thru the gap - there's one on each the right, left and rear and the black trim piece under the ashtray. Pull e-brake as far up as possible. slide console back and unplug the sig lighter power and light bulb power cords.
Step 12. Once you get the e-brake boot out you will need to remove the staples holding the boot on. Use a small screwdriver to pry up the 'teeth' of the staples, and then take a pair of pliers and pull each staple out.
Step 13. Then drill holes approximately where the staples were with a #30 bit to use for the pop-rivets.
Step 14. Test fit the leather boot and mark your holes on the inside of the leather.
Step 15. Take an x-acto knife and cut a small slit were you marked the leather.
Step 16. Re-fit the leather boot and then pop-rivet the boot back into place.
Step 17. Once the boot is secured fit it over the e-brake lever and push firmly back into place putting in the clip nearest to the rear of the car first.
Leather care: apply a leather conditioner with UV protection every 4-6 weeks to keep it from drying out and cracking.
Options & Pricing
Choose your material, colors, and stitching color in the options above. Add-on prices are added in the cart.
Material
- Regular Leather
- Perforated Leather
- Nappa Leather +$15
- Genuine Alcantara +$25
- Faux Alcantara
- Carbon Fiber Vinyl
Two-tone: choose a second color in the options above.
Layout
- Default (Like My Factory Boot)
- 4 Panel (Stitching Forms An X) +$9
- Front to Back (Axis Of Car) +$9
Style
- Quadruple Thread +$9
Quadruple stitching color applies to the outer lines of thread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is my personal information kept private? Is it safe to use my credit card?
A: Yes, your personal information is kept private and it is safe to use your credit card.
Q: How much will shipping cost?
A: Unfortunately, the cost of shipping is a real expense. Our goal is to minimize your shipping costs. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on the items in your cart and will be displayed prior to you placing an order. Please note that oversized items may be subject to additional charges, which will be noted on the product page.
Q: How do I track my order?
A: Once your order ships, you will receive a tracking notification via email.
Q: Can someone outside of the United States place an order?
A: Yes, we are happy to provide worldwide service for our customers. Your shipping charges will be calculated during the checkout process. Customs and duty fees are the responsibility of the buyer.