How to Fix a Ford Expedition Stuck in Park in less than 5 minutes

[@TheTrampingPony]

Thank you sir, you saved my life. By chance, O'Reilly's had this part in stock and I've been able to fix it today. Myself, my wife and kids, we are grateful for your video. Have a good day !

[@pembrookburrows]

Mechanic said Ford no longer made the part. Watched your video found the part on Auto Zone $31.00 and 5 mins later and I am back in business. Thanks you for your video.

[@jeremy.messer]

That’s awesome I’m glad to hear, sometimes you have to watch some mechanics.

[@BraedonFlynn]

Worked like a charm for me. And I’m not super technical. Thanks for making this video. Saved a trip to the mechanic!

[@alpurl]

So, I'm fairly handy around cars. Our 2019 Expedition started doing this on a trip 500 miles from home, along with some other unrelated issues. It never occurred to me to check the brake light switch as we were already stressed out. 2 minutes after dark with an assistant confirmed the switch was bad. $35 dollars for an aftermarket switch from our local auto parts store. Got home, found the switch no problem. After seeing that you only needed to twist the switch to remove it, it took me maybe 1 minute to swap it with no tools and we're back in business. It couldn't have been any easier. THANKS!

[@jeremy.messer]

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[@larrynataliesmit2331]

Jeremy, thanks a million. Saved me some frustration and money too. My order came from Amazon yesterday and I put it in this morning.

[@jeremy.messer]

You’re welcome!

[@chazzepicentermusic3915]

Thanks so much buddy!! Grabbed it at the parts store and followed your video. I'm sure you saved me a bunch of money instead of paying a mechanic or especially Ford Service dept.!!

[@jeremy.messer]

Glad to hear

[@NotGuilty13]

Man thanks alot this was exactly what was wrong with my 2010 expedition. Took less than 10 minutes the clip was a pain. This was a blessing thanks alot..💯💯

[@jeremy.messer]

You’re welcome!

[@Martinez414MKE]

Very helpful. I had the same issue 2010 Expedition, knocked it out in less than 10 minutes. Thank you

[@jeremy.messer]

You’re welcome, I also had an 08 that did the same thing

[@johnv8355]

Awesome video, thanks for making it!!! Several months ago my 2013 Expedition started having the intermittent problem of the shifter getting stuck in Park. I took it to Beach Ford, and after 3 days they were still unable to diagnose and make a repair; to their credit, Beach Ford did not charge me. Another video somewhere said something about checking if the brake lights work when the shifter is stuck. My brake lights didn't work when the shifter WAS stuck, but they worked fine worked when the shifter was NOT stuck. A few days ago the problem got really bad, and so today I called around and the local Advance Auto Parts had a new brake light switch. It took me 5 minutes to change it out right there in the parking lot. Before you do anything, take a look at the new switch so you know where to press your small flat tip screwdriver to release the electrical connection plug from the old switch. To remove the old switch from the mounting bracket, you have to turn it a partial turn - pay attention to the direction so you know which way to turn to reinstall - and then it will just kinda fall out - no need to force anything. For me, twisting it to get it back on the bracket took the longest amount of time because my hand was kinda fat for the space.

[@edithguire9700]

We changed our switch and it worked for a month without getting stuck. We're now stuck in park again. Brake lights don't come on. What should we do now?

[@johnv8355]

@@edithguire9700 Maybe you got a substandard switch. It happens. The only thing I can suggest is to replace it again. I'm worried about mine going bad again, but so far it hasn't happened - yet.

[@jeremy.messer]

It's a tight space

[@jeremy.messer]

Could be a bad part

[@jeremy.messer]

could be a bad part

[@DJEllEss]

yes siirrr. worked for me as well. thanks so much for this video. I was freaking out lol. I just left the ford dealer a month ago spending over 2 grand. I was not ready for another visit. 💯💯

[@jeremy.messer]

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[@JeremiahJones-j1f]

Nice...you saved ole trusty. Other videos addressing this problem are pretty much all wrong.

[@netdevil89]

Worked perfectly. Thanks for the video!

[@jeremy.messer]

I’m glad to hear and you’re welcome!

[@TheJohnAbey]

Thank you! I owe you a beer. Ordered the solenoid and fixed the problem in 5 mins.

[@jeremy.messer]

Happy to help!

[@MichaelWaid]

Easy fix. Thanks for the video.

[@jeremy.messer]

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[@marksims613]

Thank you!!! Easy fix for my 2013 Expedition.

[@jeremy.messer]

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[@yaqoubalhosni3837]

Great help mate... Thanks

[@ChicoDeon]

Thank You for sharing Your knowledge

[@jeremy.messer]

My pleasure

[@ForrestS]

Awesome, thanks. $35 bucks and 10 mins later, and apparently the problem is solved.

[@jeremy.messer]

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[@ForrestS]

@@jeremy.messer , still working great. 🙏🏻😁

[@edithguire9700]

We changed that part on 2014 expedition. Worked like a charm for a month. Having the same problem again. What else could be causing this?

[@jeremy.messer]

could be a bad part

[@marshametcalfe8425]

Would this be the same part for a 2008 Expedition?

[@jeremy.messer]

should be, may be a different part number

[@kaitlynblakely5432]

how do I know if it’s the regular break light switch or the motor craft?

[@kaitlynblakely5432]

and what if the brake lights are still working? does it matter

[@carlosmiramontes9001]

Can this be also a problem on my 2012 or would it be a solenoid that's in the shifter?

[@jeremy.messer]

This can be a problem on them as well, I had a 2008 with this same issue

[@carlosmiramontes9001]

Ok will change mine tomorrow if it continues with the same issue, and thank you by the way.

[@andywendycox]

I have a 2004 Ford Expedition - when I start the car first thing ( doesn't matter what time of day ), it will shift out of park no problem. If I park and let it sit for a few hours or more, typically it will continue to shift out of park. However, if I park for less than an hour, I'm unable to shift out of park - I have to turn the wheel back and forth, and eventually I'm able to shift out of park. Did you experience the same thing with your 2008 Expedition?

[@edithguire9700]

Did you ever figure this out? We're experiencing the same.

[@jeremy.messer]

could be a switch going bad

[@vimalik1]

What’s the part called

[@jeremy.messer]

link in description

[@timothyforrest2874]

Wish you would tell me the name of the part or the part number. I've never seen a link and can't find one.

[@jeremy.messer]

the link is in the description

[@fortunatedad7695]

That's the brake light switch. That is what stops the truck from shifting??

[@jeremy.messer]

thats what needs to be replaced

[@markflowers7533]

Thank you it was brake switch bad cost $33.00 DIYS job.

[@jeremy.messer]

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[@robertcalamusso1603]

Thx

[@jeremy.messer]

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[@lordcamel1572]

Tego potrzebowałem. 👍

[@reymartinez1621]

What’s that part name buddy???

[@jeremy.messer]

link in description

[@Smittysoutdoorsurvival]

What's that piece called?

[@jeremy.messer]

Brake light switch, there is a link in the description to get one on Amazon that was save you about half the price of a auto parts store.

[@kaoboyusa]

@@jeremy.messer Hi where is the link ??? thanks Jeremy

[@pembrookburrows]

A Brake Light switch

[@virginiahaines4324]

Will this part fit for 2007 Ford expedition