1998 Ford Escort Auto Tranny problem

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T.W. Day - 08 Jan 2006 22:01 GMT

I have a 1998 Ford Escort Wagon with an auto transmission. Today, I
attempted to drive the thing and discovered that the transmission is locked
in Park. The brake lights work, so the brake switch is fine, but the
transmission absolutely won't budge from park. Any ideas?

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Bob Bailin - 09 Jan 2006 03:25 GMT

> I have a 1998 Ford Escort Wagon with an auto transmission. Today, I
> attempted to drive the thing and discovered that the transmission is locked
> in Park. The brake lights work, so the brake switch is fine, but the
> transmission absolutely won't budge from park. Any ideas?

A fairly common problem on many cars. The shift interlock solenoid is stuck
or broken, usually just stuck from passengers spilling sticky sodas into
the console area. Once you take the console apart, you can clean up the
solenoid with electrical degreaser spray. But taking apart the shift console
is
a pain on most cars these days (lots of hidden fasteners), so be warned.

Bob

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fireater - 09 Jan 2006 03:39 GMT

you cant move the selector?

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Stephan Mynarkiewicz - 21 Jan 2006 13:04 GMT

>I have a 1998 Ford Escort Wagon with an auto transmission. Today, I
>attempted to drive the thing and discovered that the transmission is locked
>in Park. The brake lights work, so the brake switch is fine, but the
>transmission absolutely won't budge from park. Any ideas?

Interlock switch, perhaps?

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