05 Ford Focus not shift gear stuck in park SOLVED! Brake won't release park push button shifter

[@winkysloth3713]

Man, your video is a life savor! This exactly happened to my focus and your video told me exactly how to troubleshoot and fix. Thanks for making this clear and awesome video!!

[@brianfletcher4009]

2010 Ford transit con. Thank for the video!!! At least I can use the van! Will check fuses, wires and solenoid. You da man!!

[@JasonAllenUK]

Thanks. Worked for me, solved my problem. Top man.

[@DjStiv3]

Shifter issue? Brake light issue? Im posting this on multiple videos ive just seen for brake light and especially SHIFTER not working or pressing in. For temporary move of the car.. press the button on the side of shifter down (its a circle and may have a cover you need to pop off-its a bypass or failsafe for shifter if it doesnt work) and you can put into drive, you need to press it down every time it goes back into park though, until fixed. The issue will most likely be fuse 42-15amp, (under driver side footwell area-pop off the cover and replace it) especially if your brake lights arent working. The issue will be the wiring in your hatch. It will detrioirate and get exposed and wires will touch each other or water or whatever the reason is for it to blow a fuse. So also seperate the wires you see a bit, tape them with electrical tape and make sure nothing is exposed or able to touch something else) (it cant be another reason too but this is a great way to start if it is just brake lights and shifter not working) Anyway, i hope someone finds this helpful. I just figure it out for my 2002 ford focus zx5 automatic. - after friggin tearing apart the center console however. smh. Good luck yal.

[@beEMdabbeliuEMtri]

Ha i suspected same thing on the focus i got from my neighbor. Got a buyer coming in a few hours! Thank you for confirming my suspicion! Ill update again if this works for me as well.

[@princecee1594]

Thank youuu! Was an easy fix!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@kevinc.bourque3518]

Just saved me 2 grand. My mechanic did every step except checking that critical connection.. My car is an ‘06 wagon, loss of rear wiper, breaklights, won’t shift into gear.. just checked; 3 wires completely broken and several more are close.

[@weezglft2w770]

How much was the fix I have the same problem with my 05 wagon

[@michaelmorris6575]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@buffalotre4763]

Got to 1:21 all I had to see thx so much

[@lathessiastevenson8516]

Hi does this work for newer models…

[@Crazyashley42]

I'm having the opposite problem on the same year focus (4 door, not hatchback if it makes any difference) My shifter slides very smoothly and never leaves park. I drove yesterday and it's my daily driver. Any ideas.

[@jamiephillips123]

Sounds like the shifter linkage has broke or came out of position. Shouldn’t be an expensive fix. Just start by removing the console around the shifter and look for something dis-connected as you move the shifter back and forth. Hope this helps

[@Crazyashley42]

@@jamiephillips123 Thank you so much! My mom works for a shop so she's looking into it, but it's a relief to hear it might be minor and not my transmission dying! I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to respond. Thanks again.😀😀

[@princecee1594]

Great!!! this worked for me Jamie You saved me coins from Having to get an Mechanic and playing the guessing game

[@atomsmasher9411]

Thank you for helping me trouble shoot. The wiring harness turned out to be my problem. The bypass with a screw driver was a huge help (was stuck in a customers drive way).

[@jamiephillips123]

Glad the video helped in a time of need.

[@_Thoughtful_Aquarius_]

@@jamiephillips123 What's the situation when a person is able to move the gear shifter freely with no resistance and it doesn't go into any gear? That's my situation. I haven't looked through the rest of your videos yet, but I will! This video was detailed and precise. You did an awesome job!

[@DjStiv3]

Uh nope. The end part and hatch arent the issue nor the fuses

[@stephanywalls8423]

My fuses are okay don’t notice any wires messed up. I can’t get my car into drive. I have an 06 ford focus. What do I look for now 😭😭

[@markrosin8257]

You'll have to press the brake before the vehicle will allow gear selection. Most like a brake (or neutral position) sensor is failing, or maybe a short in there.

[@Yhbtr]

Thank you Life Saver !

[@Kcbreezo]

Does anyone know of a video my break pedal won’t release the shifter and if I push in the button it’s not catching any of the gears it’s stuck in reverse.

[@DjStiv3]

how the F is it fixed? i tried to tape them up a bit so they dont touch at least but still doesnt work. Fuses 31 32 are ok. If this is the issue then how do i fix??

[@leonard3956]

There is a solenoid in the shifter box itself. Supposed to activate when brake pedal is pushed down. If solenoid is bad, Park will not release shifter. Might need a new solenoid.

[@primacat6140]

Thank you

[@janicekirksey6550]

The little white thing u push down broke

[@jorarr5174]

Cant this problem be for 2012 ass well

[@gregvernon7672]

It's a ford

[@kageri4334]

Thank you.