2007-10-19 05:37:15 · 7 answers · asked by hhiii_1999 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It is a common but not terribly expensive problem that occurs on a lot of Ford product. If you are handy, you can even fix it yourself.
The brake pedal has a transmission interlock switch attached to the pedal arm several inches above the pedal. When it is operational it senses your foot is on the brake serving as a safety feature to prevent you from engaging the transmission and rolling away unexpectedly. When the switch fails, it does not send the signal that the brake is engaged, and so the transmission assumes it is not, and refuses to allow you to shift into gear.
Replacing the switch is not difficult, nor is the switch expensive to have replaced. However, in the interim there is a work-around provided in the owners manual so that you will not find yourself stranded by it. As I recall, in that car, with the engine off you shift into neutral. Then you are able to start the car and shift from there.
2007-10-19 06:25:22 · answer #1 · answered by anonymourati 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you opt for to have your emergency/parking brake adjusted, that isn't any longer doing what that is meant to do. And, save the automobile in a ahead equipment (if a guide transmission) or in park if an automatic. turn the wheel so as that the front tires are both dealing with in route of the reduce (if parked dealing with a downhill slope) or turn them so as that the rear of the front tires are dealing with the reduce (if parked dealing with uphill). that is termed curtailing the tires. in case your automobile ever moved it would want to on the on the spot hit the reduce, with any luck scuffling with it from rolling down the finished hill. Get that brake fixed regardless of the truth that.
2016-10-21 10:15:52 · answer #2 · answered by farrior 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about that vehicle but alot of vehicles have a shift interlock. If yours does at the base of the shifter there will be a small "doorway" covered. Take out the cover and there is usually a manual lever to pull and reset.
2007-10-19 05:42:20 · answer #3 · answered by ryankneale 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the key is on, you may have to move it slightly, press the brake pedal and then move the shifter around.
2007-10-19 05:42:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the switch for the brake pedal is either out of calibration or broke.
2007-10-19 05:51:25 · answer #5 · answered by Older Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have brake lights?
Bad fuse?
Bad brake pedal switch?
Dead battery?
I assume it starts and runs OK....?
2007-10-19 05:58:59 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turn your steerling wheel right to left then left
2007-10-19 05:41:02 · answer #7 · answered by cesarspicks 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋