Range Selection: Park

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty. 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 park pawl locks the output shaft to the case.
the engine can be started.
the ignition key can be removed.