1998 Ford Mustang Repair Question
Topics covered: Brake lights, Brakes, Shifter.
Mileage: 270,000 miles.
Mileage: 270,000 miles.
Asked on July 18, 2011
Probem with shifting from park to drive
Hi. I have a 98 Mustang 6cyl. Automatic, and it is getting very hard to take out of park to drive, when you push the side button in on the t-handle shifter. It does this even when the wheels are straight and on level ground, and I have my foot on the brake. Any suggestions, and how to fix, or check.
Asked by kerrie6900Answer
Replied on July 18, 2011
Seems the interlock solenoid is preventing the lever from being shifted out of park.
Check if the brake lights are working.
Replied on July 18, 2011
Yes. The brakes lights do work, so I don't believe it is the brake switch. Where is this interlock solenoid located and is it hard to replace or check.
Replied on July 18, 2011
The electronic shift lock actuator is mounted at base of shift lever. You need to remove the console to get at it.
Replied on July 18, 2011
Ok. Since brake lights do work and wiring seems ok, it propably is the solenoid so I will just replace it. Thanks for everyones help, much appreciated.