1999 Ford Windstar vehicle will not come out of park when e

1999 FORD WINDSTAR
127,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GREYGHOST09
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all of a sudden I put the key in and it will not come ourt of park when the vehicle is on or running. I can put the key to unlock position and put the van in neutral and start and drive, my barake lights don't work either.d is this all connected to a swith that disengages with the brakes or what?
Apr 26, 2010 at 8:52 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Sounds like the brake light switch has gone bad.The switch controls the shift lock as well as the brake lights
Apr 26, 2010 at 3:14 PM
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GREYGHOST09
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Where is that switch located? Is it in the engine compartment? down by the shifter linckage?
Apr 26, 2010 at 4:18 PM
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GREYGHOST09
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The messagein respose to my last question was in some language that I couldn't read. could you re send it in english.
Apr 27, 2010 at 7:31 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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The brake light switch is under the dash mounted on the brake pedal assembly
Apr 27, 2010 at 9:30 AM
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GREYGHOST09
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thanks
Apr 27, 2010 at 10:15 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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My pleasure, thanks for using 2Carpros.com
Apr 27, 2010 at 11:51 AM
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