I have a 2004 XJ8 that is stuck in reverse. The shifter is in PARK but the reverse lights are on and the 'R' is lit up. Any ideas?

First, I'm not a Ford mechanic.
* Contact your Chevy dealer for assistance and support.

*** Following is for information only ***
* Ford 2002 Mustang Shifter stuck; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay8AkdegC7c
* Mustang stuck and no brake light; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xhpdV2tyiU
* Mustang 2000-2004 shift handle removal; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlLp--0DWm8
* Mustang 2005-2009 Shifter won't go into park; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeruTMnRwig
* Taurus 2000-2004 Shifter problem (Recalled); https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeruTMnRwig
* Stuck shifter (Generic make); https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fayeJXj2njA
* check your local dealer if your model, year is still on recall.

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Shifter stuck in the Park position - YouTube

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Shifting lever stuck in park - 2004 Toyota Camry - RepairPal

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Aug 21, 2014 - my shifter got stuck in park,I read the book and read to take the little cover off by the shifter and push the botton to release the shifter. it worked fine ...Shifting lever stuck in park on 2004 Toyota Camry .... 2007 Toyota Camry ...Missing: yaris

Dont think they will be related but when you press the brake pedal with the ignition on can you here a solenoid click under the gear shift? These are common to fail and often don't release the shifter.

The SHiFT lock is broken or not pulling up when u disengage the reverse and PARK!
SHiFT LOCK is the one in ur SHiFTiNG KNOB, when u try to release the PAR or going to reverse u have to pull/press it!
The only way you could release and check it, is by dismantling the whole shifting console, and check where it is disconnected or go to the nearest garage to fix on that!
Hope that helps u out!

I am having the same problem with my 2004 XJ8. The shifter is in the park position but the reverse light is on. The car thinks it is reverse despite the shifter postion at park. I am unable to get it out of park position or start the engine.

check your brake light to see if it lit while this happen, if it does not lit then the brake light switch is bad. because the shift interlock switch must see the signal from the brake before it release to let you shift out of park for safety reason

It sounds like a bad shift indicator switch on the shifter. Kind of a pain in the *SS to get to those console's get real brittle.

Hope you get it in gear!!!

Most likely the lock out switch at the brake pedal is at fault, because in order to put it in in to any gear you have to step on the brake first ! Their is a switch located which prevents you put it in gear with out stepping on the brake pedal, so check this switch first.

the shifter cable is on the lift side of the transmission, make sure it is bolted to the trnsmission

HAVE SOMEONE GO BEHIND THE CAR AND CHECK AND MAKE SURE THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON, IF THEY DON'T WORK THEN THERE IS NO POWER TO THE BRAKE PARK INTER-LOCK SOLENOID AND YOU CAN NOT DIS-ENGAGE PARK. IF THEY DON'T WORK CHECK THE FUSE, IF IT IS OK REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH.