Brake Shift Interlock Actuator Manual Override - Vehicles With: Column Shift

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

For information on Ford Color Coded Illustrations refer to OEM Color Coding .

Activation

NOTE: If it is necessary to use the brake shift interlock actuator override procedure to move the selector lever out of the PARK position, it is possible that a fuse has blown and the brake lights are not operational. Before driving the vehicle, verify the brake lights are working.

This vehicle is equipped with a brake shift interlock actuator feature that prevents the selector lever from being moved out of the PARK position 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:

Fully apply the parking brake.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Set the ignition switch to the 0 position (ignition off) and remove the key.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NOTE: Make sure to use extra care when detaching the selector lever boot clips from steering column shrouds or damage to the selector lever boot may occur causing replacement of the selector lever assembly. The selector lever boot is not serviceable separately.

Push forward on the selector lever boot at the areas indicated, remove the boot from the upper and lower steering column shrouds and position the boot aside.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NOTE: The brake shift interlock actuator spindle can be accessed through the selector lever boot opening.

Move the brake shift interlock actuator spindle outward, apply the brake pedal and position the selector lever into NEUTRAL.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
NOTE: Make sure to use extra care and follow the installation sequence when installing the selector lever boot to the steering column shrouds or damage to the boot may occur causing replacement of the selector lever assembly. the selector lever boot is not serviceable separately.

Install the selector lever boot in the sequence shown below.
1. Install the front of the selector lever boot.
2. Install the bottom of the selector lever boot.
3. Install the top of the selector lever boot.
4. Install the back of the selector lever boot.
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Start the vehicle.