Two items that might prevent the shifter from moving:
# Ignition key lock. If this mechanical part isn't releasing the mechanism to the transmission lever, the shifter will not move. # Brake pedal switch. On some cars, one must depress the brake pedal in order to release the shifter out of Park. Could be a defective switch for that, too.
Your shifter assembly is just shot. Happens to most older ford/mercury shifters. There is a shifter rebuild kit available online...usually Ebay, that sells for about $85 that will fix it. It comes with a new link, some plastic and rubber bushings etc. and can be easily installed from under the car. Look for a shifter rebuild kit. To prevent this from hapening again DO NOT DRIVE with your hand ON THE SHIFTER! Use it only to shift!
This is commonly cause when the transmission is replaced and the shift linkage is not hooked up properly. Find the shift cable on your transmission and disconnect it, then put your shifter into park. The transmission linkage needs to be put in park as well. Now that both the transmission and your shifter are in park, you can adjust the cable accordingly and reconnect it. This should solve your problem.
Dead cell in the battery. Something on which is drawing power from the battery. Stuck relay.
Yes, a loose shifter cable in your vehicle can cause issues with shifting gears.
Mercury is highly toxic and working with it can cause mercury poisoning.
blown fuse under hood check all brake fuses....also could be bad relay at shifter u have to take shifter loose to replace at bottom of shifter
There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that mercury exposure can cause autism in children.
dead cell in the battery or something is on pulling power from the battery.
A broken spring retainer in the shifter.
A change in the material of the container holding the mercury does not cause the height of the mercury column to vary. The height of the mercury column is determined by the atmospheric pressure acting on the surface of the mercury in the container.
Mercury cause damages to the brain. Cause damages to the chromosomes and DNA. And very harmful to the nervous system.
Yes, mercury can be used as a poison. Mercury poisoning can occur through ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact with mercury compounds. It can cause severe damage to the nervous system and kidneys, as well as other harmful effects on the body.