2005 Ford Escape 05 Stuck Drive Shifter Lever Move Wont Start Think Still

2005 FORD ESCAPE
134,000 MILES
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Ford 05 escape stuck in drive. shifter lever can move,but wont start. it think it still in gear! I checked linkages &wires.
Feb 10, 2013 at 6:44 PM
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If the linkage is moving and shifting the transmission, check the neutral safety switch. See if the car will start in neutral. If it does, replace the switch.
Feb 10, 2013 at 6:46 PM
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