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99 ford taurus column shifter doesnt work

Asked May 10, 2008, 11:42 AM — 5 Answers
Shift lever is stuck and won't shift the transmission

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May 10, 2008, 12:17 PM


Check the adjustment of the Transmission Range Selector (TRS), located on top of the transaxle--it may even need replacing.
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May 12, 2008, 11:06 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.
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May 12, 2008, 01:00 PM
Is it stuck inpark,or can you take it out of park
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May 12, 2008, 02:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by builtontherock
is it stuck inpark,or can you take it out of park
Stuck in park now
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May 12, 2008, 03:29 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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