Range Selection: Park

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Pickup, 2008 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2008 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

In the PARK position:

there is no power flow through the transmission.
the park pawl locks the output shaft to the case.
the engine can be started.
the ignition key can be removed.