External Controls: Park

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Sable, 2009 Ford Taurus X, and 2009 Ford Taurus. 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 transaxle.
the parking pawl locks the final drive.
the engine may be started.
the ignition key may be removed.