Car will not change out of park when turned on

Tiny
JAIROVALDEZ03
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  • 2004 FORD MUSTANG
  • 188,000 MILES
My 2004 ford mustang will get stuck in park, I can get it out by putting it in neutral first and than I can turn it on and drive it, but it won't shift regularly out of park once the car is actually turned on, the button won't push in regularly, what's the problem?
Tuesday, June 11th, 2013 AT 6:48 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If it is getting stuck in park, chances are the park lock solenoid is going bad. This may sound funny, but when it is stuck, check to see if the brake lights are working. The brake light switch sends power to the solenoid to release only when the brakes are on.
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Tuesday, June 11th, 2013 AT 7:30 PM

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