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This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents
the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is
in the on position unless the brake pedal is pressed.
If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in
the on position and the brake pedal pressed, it is possible that a fuse has
blown or the vehicle's brake lamps are not operating properly. Refer to
Fuses chapter for more information.
If the fuse is not blown and the brake lamps are working properly, the
following procedure will allow you to move the gearshift lever from P
(Park):
1
3
tool), carefully pry the trim panel (3) up and disconnect it from the
console to expose the inside of the gearshift.
7. Install the trim panel (3), screw (2) and chrome trim ring (1) in
reverse order.
8. Apply brake pedal, start the vehicle, and release the parking brake.
Note: See your authorized dealer as soon as possible if this procedure is
used.
2013 Expedition (exd)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, April 2013
USA (fus)
Transmission
1. Apply the parking brake, turn the
2
ignition key to the off position, and
remove the key.
2. Using a screwdriver (or similar
tool), carefully pry off and remove
the chrome trim ring (1) from the
shifter bezel base.
3. Remove the console tray insert
and screw (2) from the trim panel.
4. Using a screwdriver (or similar
5. Locate the brake shift interlock
lever on the passenger side of the
shifter assembly.
6. Apply the brake pedal and turn the
ignition key to the on position. Using
a screwdriver (or similar tool), press
and hold the brake shift interlock
lever while pulling the gearshift lever
out of the P (Park) position and into
the N (Neutral) position.