Will not shift out of park

[Qatarguy]

Currently having the same problem (Since 2 months now) intermittently. Drove a few days with the central console (around the gear shift) removed so that i could manually release the small plastic interlock and get the gear shift into drive. Now its not as frequent so covered the console again. It does work after a few pumps of the brake pedal. I did spray WD40 in the general direction of the physical interlock mechanism thinking the same as what Galaxypilot suggested... that coffee had been spilled by the previous owner, but that's not the problem.

Anyway, thanks to Gixer2000, will get myself the part shown from the local Ford dealer.

 

[rexster314]

Stop light relay switch. Mounted above the brake pedal. Those things go out and you're stuck dead in the water. About 20mins and 20$ and it should fix the problem

 

[Atman246]

Back in the day when i was a young buck apprentice at my favorite ford dealership,this was a very common issue. Wires are harnessed way to short and would break right near the brake lamp switch. Turn key on,shift to neutral,start vehicle,drive into bay and repair wiring. Rangers,Taurus,Tempo,all of the above. Now having said that,it may not be as easy on the "newer" gen 3 Expy. Just sayin. Good luck.