Brake Shift Interlock Override

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If it is necessary to use the override procedure to move the selector lever out of the PARK position, it is possible that a fuse has blown and the brake lights are not operational. Before driving the vehicle, verify that the brake lights are working.

This vehicle is equipped with a brake shift interlock feature that prevents the selector lever from being moved out of PARK when the ignition is in the ON position unless the brake pedal is depressed.

If the selector lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position when the ignition is in the ON position and the brake pedal is depressed, carry out the following procedure:

Apply the parking brake.
Remove the selector lever trim ring.

Fig 1: Locating Selector Lever Trim Ring
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Remove the center console trim panel.

Fig 2: Locating Center Console Trim Panel
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Using a suitable tool, push the brake shift interlock override forward, apply the brake, press the selector lever knob button and move the selector lever into NEUTRAL.

Fig 3: Moving Selector Lever Into NEUTRAL Position
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Start the vehicle.
Install the center console trim panel.

Fig 4: Locating Center Console Trim Panel
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Install the selector lever trim ring.

Fig 5: Locating Selector Lever Trim Ring
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