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One possibility is the shift rod in the steering column may have broke, that happened to my 93. The shift lever wouldn't move, that is what led me to believe it was the shift rod.
Usually on steering column lower if column shift, next to floor shift (remove panels) if floor shift or at transmission integrated with reverse light switch
i changed a transmission over from an 88 aerostar to a 93 aerostar, the only problem i had was with the shifter . the shift cable on the 88 was a floor shift and the 93 was on the steering coloumn. all aerostars have a plate on the floor where a floor shift can be installed. i removed this plate and installed the floor shifter from the 88 into the 93 problem solved ....hope this helps
it can be done but is not easy. must install a man trans run linkage from steering column to floor and install stick shift.
Really the easiest way is to change the steering column out, get a decent one from a savage yard and a good how to book and away you go. I had the same problem on my '93 and this was the best solution.
install shift kit by removing trans or drop pan and install upgraded solnoids in valve body
The shift lock solenoid is located on top of the steering column. You will need to remove the steering column covers, lower dash trim, and the heater duct. Remove the steering column bolts and lower the steering column to access the shift lock solenoid.
Remove the dress plate under the steering column. There is a clip there for the shift indicator, if you shift on the column. There are two nuts on studs, one on each side of the column, remove these nuts, and the steering column will drop down. The switch is on top of the column just lower then the fastening bracket. Unplug the wiring, remove the screws that retain the switch, install new one and adjust. Put everything back together.
The cheapest and easiest would probably to install a floor shifter. If you don't want to do that, you would have to almost completely dismantle the steering column.
SOMETIMES IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED YOU WONT BE ABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. TRY JIGGERING THE STEERING WHEEL AROUND.
Referring to the switch that turns the ignition on and off, not the key cylinder that operates the switch mechanism: 1. Remove the kick panel under the dash. Make note of how it comes out so you can put it back in. 2. Remove the trim panel under the steering column. If the car has column shift remove the clip that holds the shift indicator cable in place on the shift barrel, note its position. 3. Remove the four bolts that hold the steering column in place. 4. You can now lower the steering column. The ignition switch is mounted on the steering column. 5. The new switch should come with specific instructions on how to install it, follow those. 6. I would make sure it is working correctly before proceeding. Obviously don't start the engine and put the car in gear with the steering column out of place. Reverse the above steps to put the steering column back in place. If your car has column shift be careful to put the shift indicator cable back in place. Check to see that the shift indicator is reading correctly.
Mounted on the steering column.