Range Selection: Park

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

In the PARK position:

there is no powerflow through the transmission.
the parking pawl locks the output shaft to the case.
the engine can be started
the ignition key can be removed.