External Controls: Park

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

In the P position:

the transaxle is locked and prevents the wheels from turning.
there is no powerflow through the transaxle.
the parking pawl locks the final drive.
the engine may be started.
the ignition key may be removed.