It is the acuator located in the console where the shifter is at. The only place I could find this part is the Ford Dealership.
The shift interlock release is on the side of the console. Take the plug out and insert a key into the opening. Then, shift out of park and start the car.
There should be a slot in the shfiting console to insert a small screwdriver to unlock the shift lock.
my 1997 ford escort wagon 2.0 i put a transmission in it it changes low second but not drive what is the problem
the ignition switch is bad
Sounds like your shift interlock mechanism is jammed. Assuming yours has a floor-mounted shifter, there's usually an override button on those, which requires you to pull up the rubber boot around the shift column.
I believe the owner's manual specifies that there is a screw on the side of the shifter that can be turned (via screwdriver) to override the shift lock mechanism.
the shifter lock need to be lubed to override the shift lock press hard on the brake and move shift over to unlock and pull down this will override it but not fix it remove shift covers and lube shift lock and should be fine
The shift solenoid is under the console in the shift assembly.
Probably a bad or malfunctioning modulator valve in the transmission. A good shop can tell you with their computer equipment.
I'm not sure about a Pontiac, but on my mom's Ford Escort it is located under the all the plastic housing where the gear shift is mounted on the floor. It should be located somewhere near your safety interlock override button, as this is attached to the solenoid itself. You can use the override button to bypass the solenoid if it quits working so that you can get at least get your car in gear until you get a chance to replace solenoid.
tis on the end of your shift nob
Inside transmission