please read!! need help..

i have a 2002 ford focus. it is always locked in park so i have to use a screwdriver to release it in to reverse, drive...ect. that was working but today it broke completely! i need to know how to remove this piece comepletely. i was told its called the gear shift actuator..or something. i was also told by a mechanic it's just basically a safety feature and he said he would take it out but i had no money...now i have no car too. please help!!!!