Gave this topic a new title/thread so others might see it. I have a plain jane 2016 SE. The DTC transmission shifter only had PRNDL - with "L" being low. Using an OBDLink MX and FORSCAN (you can also use FOCCCUS), I added Sport mode (PRNDS).
Now my shifter only has the button to enable hill descent control (made useless by adding sport mode).
So, when surfing around, I saw Merillin's post on swapping steering wheels.
https://www.focusfanatics.com/forum...-se-dct-paddle-shift-steering-wheel-swap.html
Just like his SE, my column wiring harness had all the wiring. So, I bought a 2017 Escape steering wheel with the paddle shifters and swapped it. VOILA! I have functioning paddle shifters.
Merillin had an issue releasing the airbag. If you use a pick instead of a screwdriver, it comes off like a breeze. It fits directly onto the new wheel. I swapped the wheel including reconnecting the airbag in under 10 minutes. The only tools you need are a pick and a 24mm socket with a ratchet and an extender.
Now I have a leather steering wheel, sport mode and paddle shifters. Wahoo! Thanks Merillin!
Now my shifter only has the button to enable hill descent control (made useless by adding sport mode).
So, when surfing around, I saw Merillin's post on swapping steering wheels.
https://www.focusfanatics.com/forum...-se-dct-paddle-shift-steering-wheel-swap.html
Just like his SE, my column wiring harness had all the wiring. So, I bought a 2017 Escape steering wheel with the paddle shifters and swapped it. VOILA! I have functioning paddle shifters.
Merillin had an issue releasing the airbag. If you use a pick instead of a screwdriver, it comes off like a breeze. It fits directly onto the new wheel. I swapped the wheel including reconnecting the airbag in under 10 minutes. The only tools you need are a pick and a 24mm socket with a ratchet and an extender.
Now I have a leather steering wheel, sport mode and paddle shifters. Wahoo! Thanks Merillin!