1998 Ford Escort Shifter Stuck Park Button On Disengaging There Release Slot

1998 FORD ESCORT
190,000 MILES
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WENNANA14
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my shifter is stuck in park.. the button on the shifter is not disengaging the shifter and there is no release slot to manually override it what do I do?
Jan 10, 2013 at 5:43 AM
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HMAC300
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check room and meter fusees in fuse box under dash see if they are blown otherwise you'll have to see if cable is broken or stuck
Jan 10, 2013 at 6:45 AM
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WENNANA14
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how do I check the cable?
Jan 10, 2013 at 6:57 AM
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HMAC300
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it's best to have apro do that, as several things have to be removed like parking brake to get to it.
Jan 10, 2013 at 7:05 AM
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