1995 Ford Taurus Column Shifter Broken

1995 FORD TAURUS
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JJFALA
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I have a '95 taurus, auto transmission. My son decided that since the car wouldn't shift out of park, he would pull on the shifter until it broke. The shifter is located on the steering column. Is this something I can change myself or do i need to bring it to a Mech. I do small repairs on my cars----ie; brakes, oil change, etc. Also would need the proper part name if anyone knows it. Thanks
Apr 1, 2006 at 12:49 AM
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LOSONE
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The shifter is held in by a small detented ball spring. Some have a drive pin. Go to a salvage yard and see if you can get one. If not buy a new one. You should be able to put in on. There might be a problem with the solonid that is actuated by the brake pedal. It releases the shift lever. Also--ground your son! Good luck
Apr 1, 2006 at 8:25 AM
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Replace the steering-column gear shifter, which is retained by a small detented ball spring (some use a drive pin). A salvage-yard or new unit should fit and is a reasonable DIY job. Also check the brake-pedal shift-interlock solenoid that releases the shifter, since that may be why it would not come out of park.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1995 Ford Taurus said the automatic would not shift out of park and the steering-column shifter was broken by pulling on it. They asked if replacement is a DIY job and what the part is called. The expert said the shifter is held by a small detented ball spring, sometimes with a drive pin, can be sourced used or new, and can be installed by the owner. They also suggested checking the brake-pedal solenoid that releases the shift lever.

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