Check the brake light fuse.
brake/shift interlock switch needs replacing
Stuck in "Park"?Check to see if brake lights are working Shift interlock and brake lights are a common circuit Check fuse Move key to 1st (Unlock) position without vehicle runningShift to neutral to start and then shift to Drive
keeps you from putting car in gear unless brakes are pushed. I have been doing that wanting to put the truck in gear but it is not happening. It is still stuck in park.
Stuck in Park? Check to see if the brake lights are working - shift interlock and brake lights are the same circuit. Try turning key to 1st (unlock) position without starting vehicle - shift to neutral to start vehicle and then shift to Drive
Check to see if the brake lights are working Shift interlock and brake lights are a common circuit -if not check fuse Try turning key to 1st position (unlock) shift to neutral to start and then shift to Drive
You can view the 1997 Ford F-150 owners manual online at : www . motorcraft service . com ( no spaces ) Click on Owner Guides ( starting on page 98 , there is an explanation of the Brake Shift Interlock and what to do if you can't shift out of PARK with the brake pedal depressed )
You can view the 2000 Ford Focus owners manual online at : www . motorcraft service . com ( no spaces ) Click on Owner Guides ( page 134 explains what to do with the brake / shift interlock if your gearshift lever is stuck in Park with the brake pedal depressed )
Check to see if the brake lights are working - same circuit at the shift interlock Check fuse is lights are not Move key to 1st position (unlock) shift to neutral to start vehicle and then shift normally until repaired
put your foot on the brake.... if that doesn't work you have to fix the wiring for the brake/transmission interlock
Check to see if stop lights work---same circuit as shift interlock
1996-1999 Taurus Sable:Fuse #5 is for the "Brake shift interlock".I *think* that's the one.The brake switch down on the brake pedal is also a factor in getting stuck in park. See "Related Questions" below for more about that too.
Check to see if the brake lights are working - shift interlock is the same circuit Check the fuse Turn key to 1st position (unlock) move selector to neutral to start and then you should be able to shift to Drive