1998 Ford Escort neutral safety switch

1998 FORD ESCORT
134,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JIMBO0706
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where is the neutral safety switch located on this car i was told it was on the clutch peddel asembly. And if so I have looked up the part and every one i have found does not match up with what the parts store has.
Sep 3, 2010 at 3:54 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Manual transmissions do not have a neutral safety switch. They have a clutch switch. That is mounted on a bracket where the clutch pedal rests against it.
Sep 3, 2010 at 7:13 AM
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