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Ford Escort 1998 Gear shift locked in park.

 
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Ford Escort 1998 Gear shift locked in park. Last night I got it to go into drive after I tried several times then came home and parked it and this morning it's doing the same thing

Submitted: 1434 days ago.
Category: Ford
Value: $16
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Expert:  TIM MOHR replied1434 days ago.

It could be as simple as the brake lite switch adjustment. Do you hear a clicking when the key is on and applying the brake?

Customer replied1434 days ago.

No clicking noise

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Expert:  TIM MOHR replied1434 days ago.

You will have to trace out your wiring for the shift interlock. Would you likr a wiring diagram?

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Customer replied1433 days and 23 hours ago.

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