I have an ex-cop 1996 crown victoria and one day randomly I went to start it and i did the usual put they keys in and start the car press the break and shift down but it was strange because when i did this the car would not shift out of park it was locked it wouldnt budge the only way now to shift my car out of park is with the car turned off the shift from park to neutral and then hit the break before my car hits traffic and shift to drive thats the only way and also after that inccident now my break lights do not work any more what is wrong please help me!!!!!!!!
2006-09-24 06:38:56 · 11 answers · asked by sk8_4lyf 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
probably got some doughnuts stuck in the transmission
2006-09-24 06:40:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Had a similar problem with a Japanese car.
When you press the brake pedal, a switch comes on which activates a solenoid to release a lever making it possible to shift from park. At the same time, the brake lights come on. If the two (brake lights AND gear shift) are not working, it may be the switch itself or the fuse controlling them.
That was a Japanese car. It may or may not be the same with a ford crown.
2006-09-24 07:34:41 · answer #2 · answered by flandargo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Crown Victoria Park
2016-09-29 02:07:53 · answer #3 · answered by gillies 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As others have said, either the switch for the brake light is going or the wiring at the switch itself... Actually you probably wound up blowing a fuse while you were at it too.
and the recalls that someone mentioned, was to replace the brake switch from a problematic plastic one to the style you have on your car now
2006-09-24 07:41:47 · answer #4 · answered by gearbox 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably need a new BOO (brake on/off) switch. This switch has been a recalled and replaced on other Ford models. The new switch on some models, comes with an updated switch with the updated harness that needs to be spliced in to the existing harness. Hope this helps. Good luck.
2006-09-24 07:05:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Either a fuse or a brake light switch is bad
2006-09-24 10:16:48 · answer #6 · answered by Josh S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fix the brake lights first, if they don't work it won't get out of park
2006-09-24 06:41:57 · answer #7 · answered by kayef57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would guess your brake switch on the pedal isnt working, thats why you have no brake lights also
2006-09-24 06:44:18 · answer #8 · answered by red77chevy350 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check break light fuse (simple) or have someone check break light switch on break pedal.
2006-09-24 06:49:59 · answer #9 · answered by frog eye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had that problem once, I sprayed WD40 into the gear shifter. Check your transmission fluid.
My mechanic forced it into place while I watched. (huh?)
Then call a mechanic if still have a problem.
2006-09-24 06:44:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your car to the shop and get a professional opinion.
2006-09-24 06:49:54 · answer #11 · answered by daca_moracca 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋