1995 Ford Ranger Shifter won't move

1995 FORD RANGER

150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

FORDGIRL1972

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Hooked up a trailer and lights didn't work right, got that fixed, then went to move truck and the shifter won't move. Heard that they did away with shifter cables and was wondering if there is a fuse issue here. What do I do to get my truck shifter to move? I am a female and am working on this on my own. Any help???

Mar 25, 2008 at 10:24 AM

PEAR69

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If the shifter won't move then there could be pressure on the parking pawl inside of the transmission or the steering wheel is turned too much and locking the shifter on the steering columb. If your truck is parked on a hill or the trailers' weight is pushing or pulling, this will put pressure on the tranny parking pawl. To release this pressure try physicaly shaking the truck--that's right--shake the truck or have a friend shake it while you try to get it in gear. To release the steering columb turn the wheels in the direction of the front wheels. This will be difficult. I have never heard of a fuse having anything to do with the shifter being jammed or not moving...

Mar 25, 2008 at 11:28 AM

98RANGERXLT

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Inside the steering column there is a shift lock if the brake lights dont come on the shifter will not unlock check the bulbs and the brake light switch.

Mar 25, 2008 at 10:06 PM

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