2004 Ford Excursion taking it out of park

2004 FORD EXCURSION
79,867 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MATSP
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When I try to take it out of park it hangs up ...Sometimes I turn off the key then back on to get it into dr...Or I have to hit the brake pedal really hard to get it to free up...Very annoying...Paul
Mar 19, 2008 at 1:02 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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most likely the problem is a faulty brake lamp switch. the brake switch sends power to the shift interlock solenoid to release it. ***if you ever get stuck the default way to get it out of park is to turn the key forward 1 click then move shifter into neutral, then start truck. hope this helps
Mar 19, 2008 at 1:07 PM
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MATSP
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that did the trick ...thanks a bunch...now if only you can answer my other question about the ford ranger surging....paul
Mar 19, 2008 at 7:38 PM