Shift lever stuck in Park?

2016 FORD FUSION
60,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Car runs fine. Unable to shift.
Aug 3, 2022 at 3:33 PM
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SQM
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Hello,

This could be due to the shift interlock. When the brake pedal gets pressed the solenoid releases the lock and allows you to shift out of park.

I have attached the manual override for the interlock below.

Let me know if you are able to shift out of park.

Thank you.
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Aug 3, 2022 at 8:35 PM
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