Trying to identify shift soleniod E on my 2006 ford focus.

There isn't a fuse for the reverse lights. The wires run threw the Neutral safety/range selector switch. Mounted on the transmission, under the shift cable.

remove the cup holder and then the screws there will be 2 screws at front area of console lid,there will be nuts at rear of console towards the end ,then put gear shift in into 2or 1 pull up on ebrake handle should come up if not there maybe some bolts or nuts inside console also ,good luck

First thing to try is atransmissjon filter change and new fluid, if thzt doesent work you probably have lost the material on the friction plates of the reverse high clutch plates, which requires a trans. overhaul.

I had this same problem with my 2006 ZX4 Ford Focus. My focus has an automatic transmission. In order to get the stuck key out of the ignition, I discovered that there is sort of a "ring" on the gear shift that will sometimes slip down a little and cause the ignition to lock the key in place. The ring is located just benenth the plastic gear shift handle, right on the end there. If you push the ring up, you should be able to get the key out of the ignition. I found this out by accident. I know that sounds weird, but it actually works; at least it did for me. At first, I thought I hadn't put the gear in park. The ignition will not release the key if the gear isn't in park or if the steering wheel isn't in its lock position. I think most cars work on this principle; that wasn't the case here. For all of you 2006 Ford Focus owners out there having this problem, try my suggestion and I would also spray some WD-40 in the ignition hole too ( after you get the key out) . I hope this helps you folks out there. Good luck and have a nice day!:)

There isnt a neutral safety switch. There is a manual lever position sensor(MLP). It combines all the fuctions of backup lights, neutral safety, and informing the PCM what gear you have selected into one unit. Follow the shift cable out to the transmission, and at the end, Follow the shift cable out to the transmission, and at the end, you will find the MLP.
Pendin if its auto or manual

try turning key forward til dash lights come on and then just turn back til they go out, then try to shift to neutral and then start, if this works check your fuse for your shifter interlock soleniod

Most likely. Usually there will be a diagram on the fuse box lid, or right on its' particular slot, identifying its' component. That would be the first thing to check. Usually, you can find the fuse box for the dash accessories under the dash, to the left of the steering wheel, if not, then check under the hood, likely near the battery.

Base part number for SSA is 7H148 ,but I believe it is only serviced with a complete control valve body.

It sound like the gear linkage isn,t set up right, you wouldn,t always be able to engage a gear unless you rocked the car.

your transmission slips from 2 to 3 gear,you can try add luckas transmision aditive if that not helps,only way to rebuilt or exchange tranny