1999 Mercury Cougar shifter

1999 MERCURY COUGAR
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TOMMY MINX
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Transmission problem
1999 Mercury Cougar 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

My friend has a 1999 cougar. The shift lever will not go to neutral or park. Happened suddenly.
Oct 23, 2009 at 6:22 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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So is it stuck in gear? mean shifter physicaly not move ? are you appling brake? if yes do brake lights work?
Oct 23, 2009 at 7:56 AM
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TOMMY MINX
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when I apply the brake the brake lights come on but the shifter will not go into neutral, reverse, or park.
The shifter does however move through Drive, 1,and2. Thanks
Oct 24, 2009 at 12:09 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Think problem is with Transmission Range Sensor to confirm trans will need scanning. Will key come out of ignition?
Oct 26, 2009 at 2:24 AM
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