Range Selection: Park

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Excursion. 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 may be started.
The ignition key may be removed.