Cannot shift out of park

[trannyman52]

97 F 150 2x4 will not shift out of park,,,,brake lights work,,,,,really need a good picture of where the shift solenoid is located on steering assy ,,,to replace or remove thankx gbaum

[chamblizi]

check your t fluid and if you poorly maintain your t fluid you could have screwed your transmission smell your stick to see if the fluid smells burnt its probley shot but before making big moves change and or check your t fluid

[trannyman52]

The transmission is fine shifts perfect,,,the solenoid that unlocks shifter when brake is depressed does not function,,,not an electrical problem {brake lights work} fuse ok,,,just looking for a better diagram or advice to remove,,,replace solenoid gbaum

[danielsatur]

Where you parked on an incline without the parking brake on?
Try pushing the truck forward and shift into drive.

I like going from D to N, push the parking brake On, than into Parked pos.

[broughy84]

I'm not real sure about the location of this solenoid but are you positive you have power going to it? I know you say the brake lights work and the fuse is good, but if you don't hear the click to unlock it I would try to trace the harness down and test it with a multimeter at the point of connection to the solenoid. Obviously without 12V+ you will not be able to unlock the shift linkage. Also, I may be mistaken but I would think this would have two power supplies to it. The brake light switch sends 12V+ to the solenoid as a signal, but then there is a Key ON power supply as well otherwise the lock would disengage even with the key off. I would double and triple check my power and grounds before throwing parts at it.

[mcmalloy]

It might have two switchs on the brake pedal one for the brake light and one for the tranny shifter .

[chamblizi]

Originally Posted by broughy84

I'm not real sure about the location of this solenoid but are you positive you have power going to it? I know you say the brake lights work and the fuse is good, but if you don't hear the click to unlock it I would try to trace the harness down and test it with a multimeter at the point of connection to the solenoid. Obviously without 12V+ you will not be able to unlock the shift linkage. Also, I may be mistaken but I would think this would have two power supplies to it. The brake light switch sends 12V+ to the solenoid as a signal, but then there is a Key ON power supply as well otherwise the lock would disengage even with the key off. I would double and triple check my power and grounds before throwing parts at it.

Question why are you in our forms if you dont own a ford? Answer please

[tempfixit]

chamblizi, I for one did not know you had to own a specific vehicle to try to help someone.

[danielsatur]

Jaguar was a ford with problems, it was sold to Tata!

[trannyman52]

got it fixed today,,,,simply removed solenoid ,,,shifts fine ...now it is old school,,,don't need to depress brake to release shifter,,,,yea!!!!!!
p.s.you don't need to own a certain type of car to add a suggestion!!!!!
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