2003 Ford Expedition Will not come out of "park".

2003 FORD EXPEDITION
185,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LIZARD31
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I can insert key, turn it on. Noticed that steering column is loose, not locked like it is normally until you turn it on. Tried to put in "reverse". Will not come out of "park".
Jun 4, 2010 at 9:58 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Test the shift lock actuator circuit like this:


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_shifta_3.jpg


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_shiftb2_1.jpg


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https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_shiftc2_1.jpg


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_shiftc3_1.jpg


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_shiftd1_1.jpg


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_shiftd2_1.jpg


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_shiftd3_1.jpg


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_shiftd4_1.jpg

Jun 5, 2010 at 9:52 AM
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