I cannot get truck out of Park

1997 FORD RANGER
170,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DYLANRHETT
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I cannot get truck out of Park. The Key turn, and the truck start up I cannot move it's into park.
Apr 8, 2008 at 12:25 PM
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The truck is equipped with a shift lock out if the brake light do not come on it wont come out of park. First thing i would check are the bulbs next check the brake light switch.
Apr 8, 2008 at 10:07 PM
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DYLANRHETT
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So, Fordman16 are you saying I should check to see if the brake light are working?

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Dylan
Apr 9, 2008 at 7:40 AM
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98RANGERXLT
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Yes check the brake lights to see if they are working if not check the bulb ,fuses and brake light switch
Apr 9, 2008 at 7:37 PM
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HAve you checked the fuses for the shift interlock?


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Apr 9, 2008 at 8:01 PM
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