brake shift interlock fuse

1997 FORD AEROSTAR
261,000 MILES • 2.3L • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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TBRYSON52
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when you put the shifter in park the brake shift interlock fuse blows every time. why?
Sep 14, 2017 at 6:59 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Unplug the shift interlock actuator, then see if another fuse blows. The actuator is located on the lower part of the steering column. It has three wires going to it; a black one, a red/light green, and a purple/orange. If the fuse still blows, the red/light green wire is grounded to something metal. If it does not blow, replace the actuator assembly.
Sep 14, 2017 at 8:11 PM
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TBRYSON52
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I have made a mistake. Does it matter if it is a six cylinder which it is
Sep 20, 2017 at 7:54 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Normally it is important to know the engine size and transmission type to look up the correct wiring diagram. In this case your van was only available with one engine, so I couldn't look up the wrong diagram.
Sep 20, 2017 at 8:24 PM
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