Transmission will not shift out of park

2006 FORD EXPEDITION
153,287 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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REYESLERMA
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We tried towing our vehicle because it would not start. We towed it backwards and set it in park after towing, once we try to shift gears again the gear lever would not move. We think the vehicle might have been in drive instead of park while towing it backwards. Does this mean we need a new transmission? How can this be fixed?
Jul 19, 2016 at 9:57 AM
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REYESLERMA
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I realize I said park instead of neutral , what I meant to say we might have set it in drive instead of neutral.
Jul 19, 2016 at 9:59 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Was it towed because the battery was dead? If you have no battery power, the shift interlock won't release.
Jul 19, 2016 at 10:01 AM
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REYESLERMA
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The battery might be dead I will get right on that and give it a jump. thank you.
Jul 19, 2016 at 10:04 AM
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