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I have a 97 expedition and I am having trouble ...

Sent to Car Experts December 09, 2005 10:26 p.m.

I have a 97 expedition and I am having trouble shifting out of park. I pump the brake and keep trying and it will eventually shift.

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1997 Ford expedition 5.7

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Status: Closed Value: $5

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December 09, 2005 10:50 p.m. (24 minutes and 30 seconds later)

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There is a solenoid that locks the shifter in park till you step on the brake. You should be able to hear it click when you step on the brake. Is your shifter on the column or on the floor? You will find it on the linkage between the shifter and the transmission. You will probably need to replace this soleniod unless you disable it. However that switch is there for safety and should be replaced.

mike -- Auto Mechanic -- 100% Positive Feedback on 51 Car Accepts
Pennsylvania certified mechanic ,ASE certified, 20 years experience

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