Should be a push in, at the end of the shifter arm.
The Ford Crown Victoria has an automatic 4-speed overdrive transmission. In 1992, the transmission was redesigned to include electronic controls.
owners manual
On a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria : Axle code X5 is a ( 3.27 ratio , limited slip )
In a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria : Fuse ( # 16 ) is a 20 amp fuse for the cigarette lighter
The 1997 Ford Crown Victoria owners manual shows ( 5 w 30 )
If it's the same as the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria " civilian " version : The O/D OFF ( Overdrive Off ) light is above and just to the right of the speedometer
The 1997 Ford Crown Victoria OBD 2 port is located under driver side dash next to center console
blinking overdrive light indicates a transmission problem. take car to a transmission mechanic
A malfunction has been detected
On a 1998 Ford Crown Victoria : Overdrive is the normally allowed position , although the transmission will not shift into overdrive until the speed is higher If the overdrive is switched off , on the gauge cluster just to the right / and above the speedometer you will see the O/D OFF warning light ( if you have the digital dash it will show overdrive off in the upper right )
On a 2001 Ford Crown Victoria : If you have the overdrive switched off using the transmission control switch on the end of your gear selector lever ( P R N etcetera ) You will see the " O/D OFF " light above and to the right of your speedometer and if you have the digital dash it will show " overdrive off " to the right of the speed indicator
Hit the button on the end of shift lever, which takes it out of overdrive.