Car stuck in park?

PATTYLOUL117

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2003 FORD ESCAPE
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
160,000 MILES

Parked car & next day went to leave for work & cant get car out of park.I step on brake and will not move (gear)

Saturday, March 15th, 2014 AT 11:21 AM

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HMAC300

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Check fuse 11-16 24 in central junction box first. Then check relay if still not working near left side of dash near steerning column. Then have a pro check it it may be the solenoid it self or a short.

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Sunday, March 16th, 2014 AT 9:28 AM

PAT5196

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Vehicle still stuck in park?

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Monday, March 10th, 2025 AT 1:15 PM

KEN L

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I have seen the brake shift interlock relay go out and cause this problem, here is the location of the relay so you can swap it out. Please double check the fuses listed above this guide can help and I have included the fuse locations as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

The relay is behind the left side of the dash near the steering column. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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