lost my keys and can’t move the vehicle?

1999 FORD EXPLORER
200,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JBALLANCE
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I lost my keys and can’t move the vehicle. Is there away to put in neutral so I can move it?
Apr 13, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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Yep, this happens, make sure the parking brake is on before you try this video, you will need to get under the car to remove the shift cable from the transmission.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtMsbNzquCk

Let us know if you need anything else.
Apr 14, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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