1996 Ford Contour "unlock shifter locked park position" Questions

shifter. Most vehichles now have them, except for those with shift knobs located on the steering column, which should release simply by holding the break all the way while turning the key to the "run"

...be the brake light switch or the shifter lock solenoid. You may be able to shift out of park by turning the key to the unlock position but not to the on position, then crank the engine in

shifter. Check your owners manual for details if needed. there is a solenoid that locks and unlocks the gearshift. this solenoid gets its signal from the brake lite switch. are the brake lites working

...able to get the shifter out of park by turning the key to the unlock position but not "on". There may be a button you can push next to the shifter to unlock in an emergency. Check your owners

...shifter could be malfunctioning. SOUND LIKE PROBLEM IN THE SHIFT LOCK CONTROL SOLENOID.BUT FIRST CHECK BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND FUSE.AND IF YOUR BATTERY WEAK DONT HAVE AT LEAST 12.5 VOLTS.WHEN YOU ...

may be able to take the shifter out of park by turning the key lock to the unlock position but not to the on position. You may also have a problem with the transmission park gear, or the shift linkage

...shifter cable , it's more then likely a problem with the shift interlock system . This is a safety system that won't allow you to shift out of park unless your pushing on the brake pedal . Do the ...

...shifter still stuck in park. How difficult is it to disassemble the console & replace the interlock shifter solenoid? check that the brake switch is giving power to that solenoid you must have your ...

you can press with a screwdriver to release the lock. Usually you can unlock the shifter before you turn the key to the on position. The brake switch or the shift lock solenoid would need to be tested

...be the brake switch or the shift lock solenoid. You may be able to turn the key switch to the unlock position, and then take the shifter out of park before you turn the key switch to the on