What To Do If Ford Expedition Is Stuck In Park
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- My 2012 Ford Expedition shifter would not shift out of park, this video will show you what to do and what to look for to get your truck out of park if the shifter button will not depress in to move the gear shifter into another gear.
This should would on a 2011-2012 Ford Expedition, I also explain what to look for on some of the earlier year Expeditions if you have an earlier model that becomes stuck in park due to a bad shift interlock solenoid that is going bad.
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The biggest thanks! You helped a mom of three get the kids to school and get my car to the shop for full check up!! You rock sir!!!
Glad this helped you out.
I just had to push a 2012 Ford Expedition out of the road while it sat blocking traffic. After watching this video and knowing we couldn’t take the console apart, we checked the owners manual. It explained what to do if it wouldn’t come out of park on the “transmission” pages. There is a little rectangle peg to the right of the shift. Pop that out using a small knife or screwdriver. Under that plastic piece is a switch. Just flip it up and you will be able to get it out of park
The video was great but your response put it over the top! Great, great advice!
Agree... Always RTFM!
Mike, that takes longer than turning the car off and turning the key to ignition and shift it into neutral and starting it!
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This video is still helping people. Used it today and it worked great. Thanks for putting it out there
Great to hear!
Thanks for this video. I have a 2010 Expedition that was having the same issue (not coming out of park).. I followed your steps, cleaned and regreased the solenoid plunger and now it works better than it ever has. Thanks again.
If it acts up again it may be the brake light switch acting up that is causing it. I have a video that shows how to replace it.
Thank you very much. It took me a few times to watch You but you were very patient as my husband used to be with me and so I learned from you. I'm 73 but I still learned something new today and I found what the problem was. It's where you showed the grease and stuff. Mine is all plastic, it's not metal, but there's a little tab. And it looks like it's a upside down stairs That shifter comes down and that little tab is supposed to go forward. And it didn't so I just ordered me a whole assembly. And I'm going to do R & R , thank you again. For now i push it forward to release the shifter 😊
Thank you for watching out auto repair video that shows you how to get your Ford Expedition up ang going if the brake interlock switch has the shifter stuck in park. If the parking brake switch is bad it will cause this to happen. We have a video on how to replace the brake light switch if your is bad. Hope this helps you out.
If you look at your shifter trim you will see a small rectangular panel on the passenger side towards the front. Pop that out and stick your key in the hole. It releases the shifter with no disassembly needed
That was the first thing I tried and there was no access to it on my 2012
Man, you are hero! I have 2011 Lincoln navigator L and it’s the same shifter. Got stuck out of blue and you helped me a lot. Thank you.
Thank you for watching out auto repair video that shows you how to get your Ford Expedition up ang going if the brake interlock switch has the shifter stuck in park. If the parking brake switch is bad it will cause this to happen. We have a video on how to replace the brake light switch if your is bad. Hope this helps you out.
Great information. Worth mentioning that when your addressing an issue on the Ford Expedition, the Lincoln Navigator is a direct cousin and most components, including the shifter mechanism, are identical. The trim removal is slightly different, but very similar. Sounds like the preventative maintenance procedure to avoid this problem is insuring there is adequate lubrication on the solenoid tab. If your in there for something, such as replacing the shift indicator lamp, check and re-grease that tab.
Thank you for watching out auto repair video that shows you how to get your Ford Expedition up ang going if the brake interlock swith has the shifter stuck in park. If the parking brake switch is bad it will cause this to happen. We have a video on how to replace the brake light switch if your is bad. Hope this helps you out.
I have a 2010 Ford Fusion and my problem was related to yours on the Expedition. This helped me so much. Thank you!
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Dude, you did this the hard way. There is no need take any of the console apart, just pop the little rectangular cover off that is next to the shift handle and stick your key in there. That will manually unlock the shift handle. It literally takes 10 seconds.
That trick didn't work on this truck for some reason..tried it
The grease is more of a permanent fix isn’t it?
Didn't work on mine.
Mines is a 2011 and this feature with sticking a key or flat head screwdriver to the right of shifter. Does not have it.
I've tried that. It's not that easy
I have this also happen with Ford crown Vic shifter. I couldn’t get it out of park and couldn’t get it into park all the way. My mechanic said this is a issue with fords. Thanks for the video I will file it in the brain pan for future use
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Great video!! Thank you so much for posting!! It helped my husband and I out tremendously!! We can’t get our car in for 2 days so this has helped us get around for the time being!
It is common for the brake light switch to fail on these trucks causing this issue to happen. Keep an eye on the brake lights especially if it happens again. I have a video that shows you how to replace the brake light switch on a Ford Expedition if it is bad on your truck. Hope this helps you out.
Hi, thank you so much for your video, it did help me. .. I have the same problem ... but the lock shift handle was broken.. thank you!!
Glad to hear this video helped you to fis the stuck in park issue with your Ford Expedition. Have a great day!
Life saver. 2010 Ford Expedition. Same situation. This video saved my butt!
Glad this helped you out.
Great video , I was out of town. Watched u tube, bought part ,put it on was easy fix, work great now.thx,thx thx. Cost $30
Glad it helped
Thanks!
I have been having to press the brake pedal harder to get it to go into gear, this likely is the issue! We haven't been stuck yet.....
Also, today the wrench 🔧 light came on, so, now I need a code read....
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Thank you so much! I had to replace an inner taillight and this helped get the job done!
You're welcome!
Thank you!!! I’ve been dealing with this and it’s such a headache
Check to see if your brake lights are working. If the brake light switch is bad it will cause this issue. Mine were working intermittently. I have a video on how to replace the brake light switch it is super easy.
Thanks for this. My expedition did the same thing. I will follow your suggestion and re-grease the lock inside.
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Thank you so much!! I have a 2011 lincoln navigator L and boy saved me some $$ for going to a repair shop! Same set up just about as yours almost!!
Thank you for watching out auto repair video that shows you how to get your Ford Expedition up ang going if the brake interlock switch has the shifter stuck in park. If the parking brake switch is bad it will cause this to happen. We have a video on how to replace the brake light switch if your is bad. Hope this helps you out.
My 2012 Expedition wouldn't shift out of park and I found this video. As luck would have it, the example on the video was my exact same SUV. I followed the instructions, cleaned the area, added grease and the problem was fixed. You saved me a lot of time, money and frustration and I can't thank you enough for taking the time to post this.
If it keeps happening it might be the brake light switch causing the issue. They tend to fail on these trucks. If you’re foot is on the brake and the shifter is stuck see if the brake lights are lit up. If not the brake light switch may be bad. A new one from Ford is only light 25.00 here’s a video on how to replace it ruclips.net/video/JPUFlrnw-eI/видео.html
Where do you add grease too?
Edit: It took me about 15 minutes to change out the brake light switch on my 2008 Expedition - you have to poke your head way under the dash, sitting outside the car. It just twists on and off, the wire harness was easy to disconnect and reconnect. Here i Q1 2022 the switch cost $35 with tax from Autozone - ouch.
Original: You saved my bacon. A neighbor of mine called me up for exactly this problem on his chevy sedan about 4 months ago, I youtubed the problem, and disassembled the console to get at the guts and do a work around. Well, a couple of weeks ago I was out in a fairly rural area, away from help, and my 2008 Expedition locked up. I jumped on youtube with my phone, found your video, and was rolling 20 minutes later. Thanks.
Glad this helped you out.
Thank you so much sir !
Very descriptive and straight to the point. Nicely executed
Thanks again
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In some cases, make sure you check your brake fluid levels 1st. If low, fill it. If that doesn't fix the issue. Then proceed if needed.
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Also check brake switch if it fails such as no brake lamps but it interrupts cruise and tells gear shift its ok to come out of park.
Yes! This is what actually caused this issue on my Expedition. I have a video on how to replace the brake light switch.
Thanks to you I fixed my expedition for free
You’re welcome. Glad this helped you out
This video has helped me today. I’m experiencing the same problem
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Dealing with this crap now!! UGH!! Thanks for the info!! Also Mike Skibba helped with the info about the rectangle peg to the rt of the shift!! About to try that!
Thanks for watching. See if the brake lights on the truck are working intermittently. If they are the brake light switch might be bad causing the truck to not shift out of park. It's a common problem but cheap to fix. Here is a video I did on the brake light switch. ruclips.net/video/JPUFlrnw-eI/видео.html
thank you a huge respect form kurdistan to you this video helped me
Thank you for watching our auto repair video that shows you how to get the shift lever on your Ford Expedition to move out of park if it is stuck.
Thank you! You got us moving again!
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Thanks for this video. You just saved me a ton of money!
Thank you for watching out auto repair video that shows you how to get your Ford Expedition up ang going if the brake interlock swith has the shifter stuck in park. If the parking brake switch is bad it will cause this to happen. We have a video on how to replace the brake light switch if your is bad. Hope this helps you out.
Thank you very much for that video. Helped me out in a tight spot.
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Thanks, I really appreciate it that info;
Thank you for your kind words! I’m really happy to hear that the info was useful to you!
I was in the parking lot of Walmart. Stuck. 2010 Ford Expedition. Whipped out RUclips! This saved our butts. Had to walk into Walmart to get a 7 mm.
Glad this helped you out.
Thanks! You saves me a Tow Bill. Great Video.
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching
found out from my mechanic that the solinoid is actuated by your brake light switch. if it wont unlock shifter you also wont have brakelights. $29 at parts store, swaps out without tolls in 5 minutes, aon top of brake pedal.
That's what happened to mine. Here is a video on how to replace the brake light switch. ruclips.net/video/JPUFlrnw-eI/видео.html
Awesome video bro! Thanks for your help!
Happy to help!
Thanks for the video ended up being the brake switch
Glad this helped you out!
One of the most common causes of this problem is a blown fuse.
97 to 02 expedition is a BOO fuse. Brake On Off fuse. It is the feed for a splice that includes you shit actuator solenoid and your brake light switch. It is Fuse 13 on the 98 Expedition.
Mine did this in a fast food drive through. It was ugly. I remembered the F150 I did a few months earlier. Grabbed a spare 15 Amp and boom. It was fixed.
No need to take anything apart.
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You may have just saved me!!!
Thank You!!
Glad I could help!
Great video. It worked for me
Glad it helped
This was very helpful. You did a great job on this video. Thanks!!
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@@HomeOwnerRepair great video, my GF got stuck at the ATM drive thru just now and its 8pm in Houston and ur video helped me out a lot!!! Thank you!
I did what said to do and it worked but later found I should have replaced a 10 amp fuse 1st because that was the problem. Always check fuses 1st.
Thank you for watching out auto repair video that shows you how to get your Ford Expedition up ang going if the brake interlock switch has the shifter stuck in park. If the parking brake switch is bad it will cause this to happen. We have a video on how to replace the brake light switch if your is bad. Hope this helps you out.
Great info. Changed switch, one year later I have the same problem. What is the next repair, thanks.
I would see if the new switch has gone bad, also check for a frayed wire coming off of the brake pedal switch, you can also want to see if that little slide pin in the shifter may need to be lubricated or if the solenoid to it might be bad. Hope this helps you out.
Huge thanks. Got me out of jam. Appreciate it.
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I got my 2012 automatic Ford unstuck when I kept pumping the brake until it finally allowed me to shift it.
It might be your brake light switch acting up.
Thank you for this!
Glad it was helpful!
If you’re in a pinch, turn the key to accessory and start the car in neutral. Make sure to depress the brake but once you have it started you should be good to shift to drive. Thanks
If the brake light switch is bad (which is what happened to me) it will prevent you from shifting into gear.
@@HomeOwnerRepair it’s an electronic sensor, imagine your car battery dead. You can still get it into neutral.
Problem is u can’t shift at all.
@@timtalks8292 Mine also will not shift in Accessory mode. No combination of key position and brake pedal allows it to shift.
Hi, thank you for this video. Can you explain where exactly is that part at @5:19 please ? do you have to crawl under the vehicle ? or is it somewhere inside the vehicle, under the console you just dismounted ? Thank you, I'm experiencing this right now
Thanks. I bet this will work. I just went out to go to work and can't push the button so it's something I'll try when I get home from work. I knew one day a stupid brake-interlock would get me. I know after this, it will never again. Wink wink.
It's common on these trucks to have the brake light switch fail which causes this issue. When it happens see if the brake lights are not coming on. Here is a video I did that shows how to replace the brake light switch if this happens. Hope this helps you out. ruclips.net/video/JPUFlrnw-eI/видео.html
Great advise
Thanks! I’m glad you found the advice helpful.
I see the over ride switch on yours too right by the handle. It's that's small pocket on right side of your gear handle
I did try this but for some reason could not access the button through it.
Many thanks to you... Really your video helped me a lot 🙂
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sir thank you i can now get my key out of the ignition after almost a year
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Try smacking the shifter around gently before you take things apart, worked for me.
A bad brake light switch was causing this issue.
Thank you brother it useful video , can you complete the video how to remove the gear Handel
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Thank you for watching out auto repair video that shows you how to get your Ford Expedition up ang going if the brake interlock switch has the shifter stuck in park. If the parking brake switch is bad it will cause this to happen. We have a video on how to replace the brake light switch if your is bad. Hope this helps you out.
This is so wrong i had the same problems and I fixed I didn’t know how to tell you the right way !!!!
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Than. For the info ,good to know !
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Dude I really appreciate this video. You really saved my ass brother. I normally don’t comment or look things up but I had to thank you man. Literally saved my life i was stuck in the boondocks waiting for an ambulance and needed to get to the hospital asap. Really man THANK YOU !!!! I owe you a beer man message me so we can meet up or i can ship you a beer lol
Glad this helped you out. Check to see if the brake light switch is failing once in a while. If it is, it will cause that switch not to release up on the shifter. This is what happened to mine, it's common on these trucks. Here is a link to a video that I did on how to replace the switch. It's easy to do if yours is bad. ruclips.net/video/JPUFlrnw-eI/видео.html
I wish you could get back to me fast but what’s the grease you used!! Asap!
I believe I used a little bearing grease. What was causing this issue though was the brake light switch failing. Hope this helps you out.
Good Video. Never knew how it worked. Thanks.
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Opposite issue: stuck in gear. Went to turn around and stuck in reverse. Foot on brake thinking about the interlock being stuck and could not get it. Tried turning off and it did but because of the truck in gear would not start. Forcing the shift lever I got into neutral and started. Made it home and can't get keys out when in oark. Vehicle shuts off but doesn't allow key to release. Then I got out and noticed my lights are on and won't turn off because keys are in the ignition.
Check to see if the brake light switch is going bad. If it is it will not release the interlock. Very common problem on these trucks. It's a cheap part and a five minute fix. Here is a video I did on the repair. My brake lights were working intermittently. Hope this helps you out. ruclips.net/video/JPUFlrnw-eI/видео.html
Thank you so much! Lifesaver!
Glad it helped!
Thanks for this video. U saved me some bucks.
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Thank you! This worked!!!
Glad it helped!
Mine was also stuck in park and the fix turned out to be a bad brake light switch which powers the solenoid that retracts the pin holding it in park
That is exactly what happened to mine. I have a video that shows how to replace the brake light switch. It's a common part to fail on these trucks.
Why didn't you just pop off the access button? You took the whole oabelling apart for no reason.. just pop off the little dime sized button next to the shifter and stick something down in there to push the release button
Tried that but it didn't work on my Expedition. The brake light switch was causing this issue on my truck. I have a video that shows you how to replace the brake light switch on a Ford Expedition if it goes bad.
If it wont come out of park, its most of the time a shift lock solenoid or your brake light switch.
The brake light switch went bad on my Expedition which caused this problem. I have a video that shows you how to replace it.
Could this be the answer to the problem if it only does it in park?
If you can't take the truck out of park this may be the issue. If the parking brake switch is bad (see if your brake lights are working) if not you may want to replace the brake light switch.
Great video and I'm going to give it a try. The comment from Mike Skibba below is a bonus!
Hope this helps you out. Thanks for watching.
I have the same problem on my expedition what kind of grease did you put on there and where do I buy it at?
That was from the factory. It almost like a tiny bit of wheel bearing grease.
good info thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Don't spill soda on your console. It will drip through the cracks onto the mechanisms inside and make them super sticky. That is what happened to me and was a real pain to clean!
Yeah, it doesn't take much to gum that stuff up sometimes.
And there are other good reasons not to spill soda in your console. 😉
What kind of grease would you recommend? Is it something I can get from O'Reilly or any automotive store?
The grease that's in there is almost like Vaseline. What happened to me is my brake light switch was working intermittently (common on these trucks) which caused this issue. I have a video on how to replace it if your brake light switch is failing,
Thank you sir
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Thank you 🙏
You’re welcome 😊
My 2006 Expedition reading shift B solenoid not shifting. Where ca I lace it?
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Hello Sir
I have a 2018 expedition. I could start the car but suddenly when I put it to Drive, it turned off and I never could start it again. The gear is very hard. And it shows brake system malfunction on the screen. Any idea what can be the problem?
You may want to start with the basics. Check the brake fluid level to see if it is at the correct level. Also check the fuse to see if there is a blown fuse in the brake circuit that may be triggering the code. You could also have someone put a code an ODB code reader on it to see if there is a stored coded in the system that should point you in the direction as to what might be causing the issue. Hope this helps you out.
mine look just like yours...I hope you can help me. Mine....the gear is not stuck but when I shift to drive my car doesn't move at all even Reverse nothing. It starts and running but just not move. I don't know what is the problem but it's my only car and don't have the money to take it to a shop.. please help.
You may want to start by checking the transmission fluid level. Here is a video that explains how to do it on these trucks. Mine has the 5.4 in it. Hope this helps you out.
on the other side of that solenoid is a round shaft. I 3d printed a clip to go on that shaft to disable it forever. Its a safety device so kids don't put it in gear without the brake. I don't have little kids. All adults. So I don't need it.
A bad brake light switch was the cause of my issue.
Isn’t that what that little bottom to right is for?? Should just pop it off at stick something down in there to click to button
Supposedly...yes, It wasn't easy to access the pin this way.
Where is it located so I can put grease on it
It's shown in the video
@@HomeOwnerRepair you didn't show how you got to it........ You just appeared under there. Confusing
Very helpful thank you
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This happened to me. And I drove the car for about a week and the break locked and I end it up in a ditch because I codnt get the car to stop. The mechanic changed the booster and viola my car works now. Everyone please take your car to a professional. It's locking for a reason.
When the brake pedal is pressed it activates the brake light switch which sends a signal over to the interlock on the shifter. The booster failing is a different issue.
My expedition have the same issue, do you know if the switch come alone, without having to buy the hole shift assembly?
I am pretty sure you need the shift assembly from Ford if the solenoid is bad. The brake light switch is known to go bad on these trucks it's a common issue which causes the shifter to be locked in park. I have a video on how to replace it. When the shifter gets stuck in place keep your foot on the brake pedal and see if the brake lights are coming on, if they are not it might be a bad brake light switch. Hope this helps you out.
@@HomeOwnerRepairThank you, i checked the truck and it was the solenoid that works intermitent and some times goes out of park and some tomes don't.
I can tell your from Boston too
lol...That obvious huh
Kinda, but you pronounce your Rs, but talk like your from south shore.
There is a little pop out panel next to the shifter on the right, pop thR out next time and not take your console apart
@@aviationnationhd3760 it's alot harder doing it that way.
@@aviationnationhd3760 you have to guess where the switch is and if you don't have a tool that's angled you can't hit it right.
My shift will go in some time then it stop
Thank you for watching out auto repair video that shows you how to get your Ford Expedition up ang going if the brake interlock switch has the shifter stuck in park. If the parking brake switch is bad it will cause this to happen. We have a video on how to replace the brake light switch if your is bad. Hope this helps you out.
I love auto company engineers. : (
It's getting to be a complete nightmare. Steve and I have been fixing cars over 33 years...jesus I'm getting old..ha!
Locate it?
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You had to take your car apart to do this, my father had to get a rental truck because his own needs some body work done and his rental truck is a 2019 Chevy Silverado and it is faster than his and it even has CarPlay so he can control his iPhone from the stereo
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HomeownerRepair You’re welcome have you ever used CarPlay before , my dad can control his iPhone from the stereo in his rental truck without touching it
@@danielgartin6993 seriously whats the point of this reply? What does carpay have to do with this video?
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Had a bad brake light switch. Easy fix
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My 2007 Expedition is a column shift.
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Thank you! Great help. 👍
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