Shifter stuck in park

[KIRK343]

For whatever reason my 03 has been getting stuck in park. Two times so far the car was pulled into a convenience store and when I came out to leave, the car started just fine but I could not move the shifter at all. Can’t even push in the release button. After a few minutes of trying, finally the car shifts right into gear and off I go. I wonder what’s going on with this?

Thanks for any help

[Joe Walsh]

Are your brake lights/switch working?
If the brake light switch goes bad the safety interlock thinks that you don't have your foot on the brake and keeps the shifter locked in PARK.

[FordNut]

And if it happens and doesn't correct itself, turn the key to the 1/2 way on position and put it in neutral then start the car. Just don't put it in park until you get to your destination.

[KIRK343]

I’ll check my brake lights. Thanks guys

[fastblackmerc]

I’ll check my brake lights. Thanks guys

I've seen the connector at the brake light switch melt.

[ARodmarauder]

I seen the connector at the brake light switch melt.



Yup happened to me


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[ctrlraven]

Are your brake lights/switch working?
If the brake light switch goes bad the safety interlock thinks that you don't have your foot on the brake and keeps the shifter locked in PARK.
+1

And if it happens and doesn't correct itself, turn the key to the 1/2 way on position and put it in neutral then start the car. Just don't put it in park until you get to your destination.
+1

I seen the connector at the brake light switch melt.
Same here, not mine though. haha

[1Marauder]

Sometimes the switch becomes "mis-aligned" and thus the sensor doesn't get fully "engaged".

I had to replace mine.

[justbob]

That switch is like the one thing that my clutch pedal set up royally screwed me from gaining access to. Probably a two hour job on a good day.. Plus slight crunching sounds as I maneuver it into place..


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