99 ford taurus column shifter doesnt work

kips888 · #1 May 10, 2008, 10:42 AM

shift lever is stuck and wont shift the transmission

this8384 · May 12, 2008, 10:06 AM

If I'm not mistaken, I believe there's a cable that goes from the shift lever to the trans itself. They have a tendency to bind up and end up snapping.

builtontherock · May 12, 2008, 12:00 PM

is it stuck inpark,or can u take it out of park

kips888 · May 12, 2008, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by builtontherock

is it stuck inpark,or can u take it out of park

stuck in park now

RickMN · May 12, 2008, 02:29 PM

You have a problem with the shift interlock system. When you step on the brake pedal, the brake switch energizes a solenoid on the steering column (steering column shifter) or console (floor mount shifter). That moves a pin out of the way so you can shift.

The problem can be a fuse--check fuse #28
or a bad Brake Pedal Position BPP switch
or a bad solenoid
or a bad shift interlock cable.



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