Help!Stuck in parking brake
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03-31-07, 12:22 PM
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Help!Stuck in parking brake
My 1997 Ford Escort has been stuck in park for 4 mos. and I don't know what to do. I cannot afford to have someone come over to fix it. The shifter is auto and on the floor.
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03-31-07, 02:14 PM
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Can you shift to netural with engine off?. If so it is the saftey switch. Turn the key to unlock steering and try to shift.
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03-31-07, 06:42 PM
In the '97 escort automatic there is a little round plastic patch on the shifter console. It's in the upper right hand corner. Pop that off and insert a metal coat hanger straightened out and pretend like you are pushing on a button or trying to touch a lever and you should be able to release the transmission from lock so that you can push the brake and move the gear to neutral.
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stuck in park
I tried both recommendations you've made "Michael Van" & "Goldstar".
I think I will try it with a coat hanger, Goldstar, because I tried to reach that little hole release with a screwdriver and maybe it was too short to do anything.
I'll let you know what happens.
Thank you both for your response.
I think I will try it with a coat hanger, Goldstar, because I tried to reach that little hole release with a screwdriver and maybe it was too short to do anything.
I'll let you know what happens.
Thank you both for your response.
