What causes the car to not shift out of park.

Tiny
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  • 2001 FORD WINDSTAR
  • 137,000 MILES
What causes the car to not shift out of park once the car is started?
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013 AT 9:26 PM

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Tiny
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Might be issue with shift interlock mechanism, where applicable. Do you have owners manual on this vehicle? Give me a minute.
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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013 AT 9:59 PM
Tiny
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You do have shift interlock. I didn't see a bypass mechanism. Do the brake lites work? You have to have foot on the brake before you can shift it.
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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013 AT 10:13 PM

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