2001 Ford Taurus locked gear shift

2001 FORD TAURUS
133,113 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOZEFSEB49
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gear shift is locked in park position can't get it out from park.
Feb 27, 2009 at 11:04 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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This may sound funny, but are your brake lights working? The brake light switch actuates the park lock solenoid. If the brake lights don't work, you won't get out of park.
Feb 27, 2009 at 1:50 PM
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