1996 Ford Taurus steering colume shifter

1996 FORD TAURUS
131,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TALKINROCK
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Shifter will not move if car started in park. this just started yesterday. If I move key one click towards start I can put shifter to neutral and start car, then can shift to any drive position, but if I go back to park, I have to shut off car to move shift lever again. also the automatic locks don't work now, but I assume the two problems are tied together. Is there a DIY repair or do I need to take it to the dealer, I hope not!
Sep 7, 2009 at 6:33 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Step on the brake and check if have brake light
if not check fuses and brake light switch
and its wiring
Sep 8, 2009 at 6:37 AM
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