Replace the bulbs in the high-mount brake light. Most likely they're all burnt out. I had the same problem, and that fixed it. Cost: $15.00 for the bulbs. See sources and related links below for bulb information.
Brake lights draw their energy from the vehicle's battery.
Brake lights are on continuously while you are driving. Every time the brake pedal is depressed.
Often this type of behavior is caused by a bad ground for the lighting circuit. Check the ground circuit for the brake lights.
Check the brake light switch first. It is usually near the brake pedal under the dash. A bad turn signal switch can also cause this if the brake lights are also turn signal lights. If the brake lights are independent of the turn signals then disregard the switch problem. A good wiring diagram will help to diagnose the problem also. Check with dealership mechanics as they have access to diagrams.
It turns the rear brake lights on as a safety feature. The brake pedal is pushed in, causing the fluid to move forward in the brake cylinder,activating a brake light switch. Even if the vehicle is off, the lights will still come on.
Check brake lights--if they do not work shift interlock will not release
Check your brake lights and see if they are working. Ford has it so if your brake lights are out you can not shift out of park.
Check your brake pads.
The screws that hold the rear lights in place on a focus are inside behind the rear pillar trim
Fuse number 54
Check your brake lights,if they are not working it could be your brake light switch or a fuse.If you have no current to your brake lights you will have no current to your shifter release solenoid.If that's not it,could be release solenoid itself.
its a 2001 ford focus 1.6 petrol
Check fuses for brake lights. If your brake lights aren't workings the truck will not release the parking pin as it needs the signal from the brake switch on the pedal.
From inside the luggage compartment.
Check and see if you have brake lights - If there are no brake lights then your shifter release solenoid will not release the shifter, it will be stuck in park. If this has happened then please check the wiring on the brake light switch which is located on the brake pedal. You will probably find a broken wire.
Yes, it has brake lights.
if you pull up ever so slightly on the e-brake the lights wil go out. carefull not to engage the brake while moving. but just lifting it a little will engage a sensor that turns out the lights.