2013-2018 Dodge Ram 1500 Rotary Gear Shift Control Module 4WD Selector 68171965AE OEM

Condition

Used

This is a genuine factory-original Mopar automatic transmission rotary dial gear shifter and integrated 4WD transfer case selector switch module. It has been carefully removed from a donor vehicle, thoroughly bench-tested, and verified to be in excellent operational working order. The rotary gear selector dial turns smoothly with crisp, positive detents across all positions (P-R-N-D), and the lower 4WD push buttons (2WD, 4WD LOCK, 4WD LOW, and Neutral) respond with clean tactile clicks. The upper illuminated LED gear indicator matrix window functions cleanly without dead bulb lanes. All plastic mounting structural ears, rear alignment pins, and multi-pin electrical harness connection blocks are completely intact and free of corrosion. As a pre-owned cabin component, minor cosmetic surface wear, light scuffs around the dial chrome ring, or faint text fading may be present from normal use. Please review the high-resolution listing photos to confirm the exact physical condition.

Item Specifics

• Brand: Mopar / Ram Genuine OEM

• Part Number: 68171965AE (Directly interchanges with and replaces or updates preceding and succeeding factory suffix codes: 68171965AC, 68171965AD, 68171965AF, 68171965AG, and 68171965AH)

• Type: Electronic Rotary Shift Control / Automatic Transmission Gear Selector Module

• Placement on Vehicle: Front, Center Dashboard Audio Stack / Instrument Panel Trim Section

• Color Profile: Factory Satin Black Face with Bright Chrome Dial Trim Bezel

• Compatible Vehicles: 2013-2018 Dodge Ram 1500 (Fits standard half-ton regular, quad, or crew cab models equipped with the 8-speed automatic TorqueFlite transmission and matching 4WD layout configurations)

• Sub-System Features Supported: Built-in 4-Position transfer case switch block matrix (featuring dedicated toggles for 2WD, 4WD Lock, 4WD Low, and recessed Neutral safety pin mapping).

• Fitment Type: Direct Replacement

Description

Up for sale is a genuine factory-original Mopar dashboard-mounted electronic rotary gear shifter and 4WD selector control module assembly, specifically tracking production part number 68171965AE. Positioned vertically on the main center dash stack trim plate just below the radio display assembly, this vital electronic command hub serves as the master translator converting driver inputs directly into your vehicle’s 8-speed transmission brain and lower 4-wheel-drive transfer case actuators.

Dashboard-mounted rotary e-shifter blocks are highly sensitive electronic assemblies that frequently fall victim to cabin fatigue or accidental localized damage over extended ownership cycles. Common failure profiles on the 4th Generation Ram 1500 platform include sticky or slipping dials caused by spilled drinks down the dashboard stack, an internal electronic solenoid breakdown that leaves the dial spinning freely without locking into a designated gear node, or dead internal communication buses that cause the vehicle to lock itself permanently in Park while throwing immediate CAN-bus network diagnostic fault codes. Swapping out your compromised shifter unit with this dry, thoroughly bench-tested factory OEM Mopar block completely restores snappy gear engagement shifts, accurate 4-wheel-drive transfer engagement paths, and clean dashboard lighting layouts without the configuration bugs or poor build quality common with unbranded aftermarket replacement switches.

Important Technical Option Matching Notice: Mopar rotary dash shifters are highly specific and vary drastically depending on your truck's exact transmission model and four-wheel-drive tier options. This specific unit features the 4-button 4WD layout configuration (2WD, 4WD Lock, 4WD Low, Neutral). It will not plug into or correctly operate on trucks built with 2WD-only packages, nor will it support high-tier luxury models running the 5-button transfer case system (which adds a dedicated "4WD AUTO" active track matrix). Please inspect the face layout of your original broken switch and match part number 68171965 directly against our listing documentation to ensure a perfect plug-and-play installation into your vehicle's factory dash wire harness loom.

Included in this listing:

• (1) OEM Mopar Ram 1500 Rotary Shifter & 4WD Switch Control Module (Part # 68171965AE)

Shipping & Logistics

• Handling Time: Ships within 2 Business Days of cleared payment.

• Carrier: Shipped via USPS Priority Mail or UPS Ground (depending on package size and destination) with tracking automatically uploaded.

• Packaging: Securely wrapped in thick, professional-grade anti-static bubble wrap shielding and safely nested inside a rigid, corrugated shipping container packed with high-grade impact-absorbent padding blocks. This protective layout fully insulates the delicate internal circuit boards, front cosmetic selector dial, outer alignment brackets, and rear multi-pin copper connector arrays from transit friction, compression forces, or structural shock.

Thank you for your business! Please confirm that your original factory dashboard layout, part numbers, and button options match our listing description and high-resolution photos exactly before completing your checkout. If you would like us to look up your truck's specific factory option codes against your 17-digit VIN to guarantee compatibility, please drop us a quick message.