Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    Pam4431's Avatar
    Pam4431 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Jan 16, 2009, 01:28 PM
    Shift out of Park
    I'm having a hard time getting my car to shift out of park when I start it. I have to push the brake pedal as hard/far as I can. I have a 1996 mustang (automatic). I'm like everyone, I can't afford to leave my car at a garage while they figure out what is wrong. Does anyone have any idea?
    this8384's Avatar
    this8384 Posts: 4,564, Reputation: 485
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #2

    Jan 16, 2009, 01:44 PM

    You could have a bad brake switch.
    TxGreaseMonkey's Avatar
    TxGreaseMonkey Posts: 16,761, Reputation: 5597
    Uber Member
    		  
    #3

    Jan 16, 2009, 02:31 PM

    Shift Lock System:

    . This system provides a safety interlock that prevents the shift lever's movement out of Park, unless the brake pedal is depressed.

    . An actuator solenoid and module assembly, located on the lower portion of the steering column, locks the shifter in Park, whenever it receives a signal that the ignition key is in the ON position. On models with floor shift, a cable connects the shifter to the interlock module at the steering column. When the module receives a signal from the Brake On-Off (BOO) switch that indicates the brake pedal is depressed, it unlocks the shifter so it can be shifted out of Park.

    . The most common failures in this system are the fuse, which also protects the cruise control deactivation circuit.

    . If the system is not operating, check the fuse first. If it's OK, the BOO switch may be the problem. The BOO switch may need adjusting and/or spraying with WD-40.

    Since you may not know the location of the BOO Fuse, use a test light or multimeter to check all underdash fuses:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post252145
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Ford taurus won't shift into Park [ 4 Answers ]

I drive a 1996 Ford Taurus. My car won't shift into Park. The shifter bar will go into the park position, but the car acts as if it is in reverse. For me to park my car I have to put it into Neutral, put the E-break on. Turn car off, move the shifter bar into park position, and remove my key....

After replacing Brake Light Switch Now can't shift car out of Park. [ 2 Answers ]

I tried to replace the brake light switch to solve my "Brake Lights Remain On" problem. Now I can not get my car out of park. Why can't I now put the car into gear? I have an automatic transmission. 2002 Ford Explorer is my car.

Trouble Getting Shift Lever Out Of Park [ 2 Answers ]

I just bought a 1997 Cutlass. Has only 49,000 miles. It's gear shift is on the console. When I first crank it up and try to shift out of park, I cannot get it to move. I depress the brake as the book calls for and try to push in the button on the left of the gear knob, but it just sticks. I...

Still ca't get car to shift out of park [ 1 Answers ]

I believe I installed the Brake Light Switch properly; however when I touch the brake pedal I get no brake lights at all. I still can't get the shifter out of park also. I got a spark when I tried to splice together the wires for the new switch I installed; so tomorrow I intend to check my fuses....

Still ca't get car to shift out of park [ 2 Answers ]

I believe I installed the Brake Light Switch properly; however when I touch the brake pedal I get no brake lights at all. I still can't get the shifter out of park also. I got a spark when I tried to splice together the wires for the new switch I installed; so tomorrow I intend to check my fuses....

View more questions Search