Anonymous Posted on Dec 06, 2012

Ihave a 1991 tempo. when i went to start it today it would not shift out of park. the steering wheel still moves but the gear shift wont. any idea what could be wrong

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Could be a faulty brake light switch, or the solenoid for the shifter lock.
You may be able to shift it out of park if you unlock the steering wheel but not turn the key to On.

Anonymous Dec 07, 2012

accually i checked the brake lights and when i went in the trunk the night before i must have knocked the light bulb out and it was missin;g. when i replaced it the car shifted fine. must be some kind of safety feature or something. lol
Anonymous Dec 07, 2012

thank you for your help. thank you for your help.

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Posted on Nov 22, 2008

SOURCE: Won't shift out of park

check to make sure you have brake lights when trying to shift if not check the brake lamp switch if it is ok you might need a shift interlock solenoid

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Posted on May 06, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 Ford Escort: Shift lever stuck in Park position.

we do not have an escort but we are having the same prblem with our expedition...it is the break sensor switch near the petal and only about $13 dollars to repace. Easy plug,unplug instal

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Posted on Aug 10, 2009

SOURCE: My 97 F250 wont shift out of park? Engine starts,

most likely your brake switch is out. If you had a scanner you would be able to see if the computer see's you pressing on the pedal. Or if you know how to test you could check to see if it switches ( completes the circuit ).

Bill

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Posted on Nov 16, 2009

SOURCE: The gear shift is stuck in park. The wheel moves

Make sure you have brake lamps. The shift interlock solenoid is powered by the brake lamp switch.

Anonymous

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Posted on Jun 24, 2010

SOURCE: wont shift out of 1st gear

speed sensor on trans axle will cause this hope this helps don

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