2010 Expedition shifter temporarily stuck in park

[Khan1013]

Hi All,

First time posting here. I have a 2010 Expedition Limited. Today when trying to drive, the shifter was not trying to move out of park. After several minutes after each start I was able to put it in drive. I had to press the brakes pretty hard. Does anyone know why this happens? How can I fix this? Not a mechanic by any means. Hoping this won’t be an expensive fix.

Thanks

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

Search the forum. It's likely the brake light switch or one of the associated parts. Common failure and not an expensive fix.

If it happens again, have someone check to see if your brake light is illuminating when you depress the pedal.

 

[Hamfisted]

Yeah, look up under the driver dash at the brake pedal's arm, you'll see the brake light switch. They're about $25 .

Brake Light Switch on Amazon









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[Khan1013]

Thank you both. Yeah brake lights did not come on. I’m glad the part doesn’t cost much. Is this something I can do myself?

 

[Khan1013]

Just saw a video on how to change. Thanks again y’all.

 

[Khan1013]

Just got the part from Autozone for $30. Installed. Thanks again!

 

[sjwelds]

Just got the part from Autozone for $30. Installed. Thanks again!

Is it a motorcraft part?

 

[Trainmaster]

Is it a motorcraft part?

At Auto Zone? Bwahahaha

 

[Khan1013]

Duralast. I needed the truck working ASAP.

 

[JExpedition07]

I put in the Duralast about 8 months ago no issues you are probably fine. These trucks are at the age where pricey parts aren’t worth it anymore….bandage ‘em till they hit the yard LOL

 

[sjwelds]

Duralast. I needed the truck working ASAP.

Copy. You'll probably be fine, was just curious.

 

[Khan1013]

Yeah it’s 11 years old but it still runs well. I’m driving til the wheels fall off!

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

Yeah it’s 11 years old but it still runs well. I’m driving til the wheels fall off!

The engine will take a s*** long before the wheels fall off.

 

[Goofy173]

Ya. POS 5.4 3v. Ford should be ashamed. Lifetime of Fords soured by my Expy.

 

[sub0cool]

I had the break light switch from Autozone for 2 years an no issues at all. I changed it out in about 30 seconds.

 

[sjwelds]

Ya. POS 5.4 3v. Ford should be ashamed. Lifetime of Fords soured by my Expy.

I've had a total of 5 5.4 powered Ford's and haven't had any major problems with any of them.

 

[Trainmaster]

I've had a total of 5 5.4 powered Ford's and haven't had any major problems with any of them.

How many miles did you get out of them, SJ? Just curious.

 

[sjwelds]

How many miles did you get out of them, SJ? Just curious.

Let's see.

97 f150 (granted a 2v) 120k?
06 f150 -wrecked at maybe 70k?
06 f150 - current vehicle - 166k
08 expedition -sold at 184k I think, ran great when sold
12 expedition- current vehicle - 134k

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

Let's see.

97 f150 (granted a 2v) 120k?
06 f150 -wrecked at maybe 70k?
06 f150 - current vehicle - 166k
08 expedition -sold at 184k I think, ran great when sold
12 expedition- current vehicle - 134k

To be fair, you didn't hit especially high miles on any of them. In my eyes, I have to get to at least 200k before having to dump a bunch of money into a vehicle for me to consider a vehicle truly reliable. My 5.4 is still going, but I've had to put a lot more into it to keep it going than I have most of the other vehicles in my 27 years of driving. I really like driving it though, so I've stuck with it.

 

[sjwelds]

To be fair, you didn't hit especially high miles on any of them. In my eyes, I have to get to at least 200k before having to dump a bunch of money into a vehicle for me to consider a vehicle truly reliable. My 5.4 is still going, but I've had to put a lot more into it to keep it going than I have most of the other vehicles in my 27 years of driving. I really like driving it though, so I've stuck with it.

Everything you said is true.