My Ford Escort - way past its prime - occasionally will not release from park. Any suggestions on what to check?
Nov 21, 2006 at 10:04 PM
Ford Escort Stuck in Park
BIGBROTHER1460
- MEMBER
- 1 POST
Advertisement
Most automatic cars have a switch on the brake pedal so that the brake must be depressed in order for the shifter to be moved from the part position. That sensor can be either out of adjustment and loose on the brake pedal or the sensor or switch itself could be failing.
Nov 21, 2006 at 11:32 PM
🔧 Tools & Auto Repair Parts
Find automotive tools, diagnostic equipment, and replacement
parts for your next repair.
Shop on Amazon →
Paid affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Suggested Repair
Check the brake-pedal shift interlock switch. It may be loose or out of adjustment on the pedal, or the switch itself may be failing.
Conversation Summary
The owner of an older Ford Escort says it occasionally will not release from park and asks what to check. The expert explains that automatic transmissions use a brake-pedal switch that must be depressed before the shifter can leave park, and that the switch may be loose, out of adjustment, or failing.