I have this 2000 ford explorer sport and the shift handle is stuck on park, in order to be able to drive it I have to first put it on neutral and start the car, I does this every rime I put the car on park. Also the break lights don't turn on.

How do you put it in neutral if it's stuck in park? I don't quite understand this.

. Check all under dash and under hood fuses with a test light or multimeter.

. Check the brake light switch, which is located above the brake pedal. Try spraying it with WD-40 and working the switch--adjust or replace, if necessary.

. Focus on the Transmission Range Sensor, if the problem persists. It may need adjusting (special tool) or replacing.