'99 Ford Escort...won't come out of park...it starts and runs...won't shift

Are you getting power in and out of the brake switch ?

Hi there,

Most modern automatic cars require the driver to depress the brake pedal first, to allow releasing the gear out of Park.

Some automatic transmissions also provide an 'overide' switch near the gear lever, to allow manual release of the gear lever.

If neither of the above resolve this, then you will need to check the operation of your brake switch, mounted on the brake pedal.

you would have to get your transmission link rod fixed

Is there any shift lock button near gear lever if yes than push it and give it a a try if no than I think you have you flush the gear oil and replace the gear filter too.

the transmission may still be rescued I had this problem before find the band adjustment adjust it to 1/2 turn try to do this first, also these are notorious for the transmission transducer to leak internally pull the hose is it wet in there if it is replace it, try the simple approach to solve the fix before somone says its mechanical and internally damage

check to see if your brake lights are working. if the brake light switch fails, you can't take it out of park.

try turning the key on but not as far as it takes to turn on the dash lights,shift to neutral,then start the car,Check the brake lights,if they dont work,replace the brake switch at the pedal,that switch allows for you to shift out of park when running

There is a switch between the brake and the transmission. I forget what its called but unless you have your brake pedal pressed your car will not shift out of park. If you do have your brake pedal pressed there may be something wrong with the sensor.

The CAMshaft position sensor is faulty.

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