Brake Shift Interlock Override - Floor Shift

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If it is necessary to use the override procedure to move the selector lever out of the PARK position, it is possible that a fuse has blown. GO to PINPOINT TEST A

This vehicle is equipped with a brake shift interlock feature that prevents the selector lever from being moved out of PARK when the ignition is in the ON position, until the brake pedal is applied.

If the selector lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position when the ignition is in the ON position and the brake pedal is applied:

Apply the park brake and remove the ignition key.
Remove the instrument panel to floor console finish panel.

Fig 1: Locating Instrument Panel To Floor Console Finish Panel
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the floor console upper finish panel.
- Starting at the rear of the upper finish panel, carefully pry up the upper finish panel and disconnect the electrical connectors.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Floor Console Upper Finish Panel
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Apply the brake pedal. Press and hold the Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) lever while moving the selector lever into NEUTRAL.

Fig 3: Pressing Brake Shift Interlock Actuator Lever
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect and install the floor console upper finish panel.

Fig 4: Locating Floor Console Upper Finish Panel
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the instrument panel to floor console finish panel.

Fig 5: Locating Instrument Panel To Floor Console Finish Panel
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Start the vehicle.