Check fuses:
All systems you mentioned operate with out ignition switch on.
Brake lights and shift interlock are a common circuit--check to see if brake lights are working--if not could be stop light switch or again fuse
Try turning key to 1st position (unlock) without starting engine then shift to neutral to start, then shift to Drive to move vehicle
were is the shift module on a 1997 Ford Taurus
where is the transmission shift solenoid on 2001 ford taurus
Check Fuses, Replace Bulbs, Replace Shift Position Sensor. End of solution
1996 Taurus never equipped w/ 4 wheel drive
Same as any engine. If your gear shift is moving as well it will possibly be your engine mounts. If its been happening when cornering check your drive shafts.
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after starting engine with automatic transmission won't shift into reverse ?
Dashboard lights and stick shift lights are fixable by changing blown fuses and replacing them with new fuses. Many automobiles have several fuses that operate the dashboard and stick shift lights.
The engine doesn't shift.
On a 1998 Ford Taurus ; On the column shift the overdrive button is on the end of the gear shift lever On the console shift the overdrive button is on the drivers side of the gear selector lever below the button you have to press to shift out of PARK
Does it shift out of Park?If not check stop light fuse - shift interlock and stop lights are a common circuit If it does shift out of Park then shift linkage may need adjustment Try turning key to first position (Unlock) without engine running and the shift to neutral to start vehicle and then shift to Drive
Most likely culprit would be a bad shift solenoid. Take your car to a parts store and see if they can find any codes with the code scanner.