2001 Ford Windstar Causes Car Shift Out Park Once Started

2001 FORD WINDSTAR
137,000 MILES
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what causes the car to not shift out of park once the car is started?
Jan 23, 2013 at 9:26 PM
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Might be issue with shift interlock mechanism, where applicable. Do you have owners manual on this vehicle? Give me a minute.
Jan 23, 2013 at 9:59 PM
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You do have shift interlock. I didn't see a bypass mechanism. Do the brake lites work? You have to have foot on the brake before you can shift it.
Jan 23, 2013 at 10:13 PM
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