"Shift To Park" Problem Fix -2011 - 2014 Ford Explorer / Lincoln MKX

Do you have a 2011 - 2014 Ford Explorer/ Lincoln with Push Start and your instrument panel screen displays "Shift To Park"? Well I found a solution. Cheap fix!
Here is a link where to buy this : www.tascaparts...
Or Search on Ebay / Google for Part Number GT4Z-3F988B
Leave questions / comments below and I will answer them to best of my knowledge . Thanks for watching.

[@davidpulaski5628]

"BM120" - Hell of a job. Excellent narration and videography, Kudos ! 🙂👍👍👍👍

[@TheSteveo2626]

Thanks, this was really helpful and the part swap fixed my issue as well. I was able to leave most of the shifter assembly in tact and just work in a smaller space. I just had to shift to neutral and unplug the terrain selector. But I left all the lighting and other wires plugged in and did not need to remove the boot from the shifter. Saved a bit of time for sure. Appreciate the time you spend making this.

[@bigmann120]

That's great man! Good news to the people out there doing this repair fix, only needing to remove little to do this.

[@jlhaynes54]

Great video! I am glad I watched this before ordering a whole shifter assembly.

[@dr.bobtouro9355]

Like many who have previously posted, my 2013 Lincoln MKX with push to start was exhibiting the "Shift to Park" issue. I took it to my local Ford dealer since the closest Lincoln dealer was further away. After nearly 7 hours wait, I was told my entire shift would need replacing at a cost of $579 and they recommended a new battery for another $139. I said, "NO!" Wrap it up and I will pick it up for the diagnostic cost of $98. Upon hearing the news I started to search and found your video and numerous other sites and blogs addressing the "Shift to Park" issue and yet no recall has been issued to date. I bought the micro-switch on eBay for $30 which includes shipping, it is a FORD OEM part from Ford Distribution Center. I also bought an inexpensive panel removal tool kit on Amazon for $11 and along with my much younger and nimbler son will attempt to remove the console and install the new switch which many have said fixes the issue for a lot less than the shift replacement Ford dealers seem to want to pitch, which many say is unnecessary. Fingers crossed this will solve the problem and save me hundreds of dollars. Thanks so much for your excellent video.

[@striker4292]

Hey, just wanted to say thanks for making this video. I did the repair today and it was perfect. Video helped a lot. Only weird part was removing the whole center console piece. The part that goes into the dash was a pain to get to stay in place, probably because 3 years ago I had the dealer replace the assembly while under warranty due to the transmission not in park error. Anyway, spot on vid and thanks!

[@MrEde77]

This worked perfectly on my 2013 ford explorer sport. Took me about 1.5 hours to complete myself. Thanks for the help!

[@loriwetlaufer1547]

Thank you so much for making this video! The explanations you gave helped a bunch, and especially you taking the time to show everything on the video, was great!

[@stevenicol2885]

Thanks for your help between watching your video and reading the instructions I was able to accomplish this.

[@junkmail7441]

Another big thank you to bigmann120. Because of your thorough explanation, I saved hundreds of dollars and the total repair took less than an hour. Total cost, less than $30.

[@bigmann120]

That's cool! Glad to help so many people save some cash.

[@1999TransAmWS6]

Thanks for the video. My 2013 Edge just started having this problem. Swapping out the switch was super easy. Problem fixed. One part that threw me off is the one in the car had 3 wires and the replacement only has 2. My 2013 also doesn't have that staple looking thing. It worked though. :)

[@marvin1574]

that's what i was thinking, is the white wire not important?

[@bryanhockensmith723]

Great video, thanks for posting. I've seen some others on this topic and yours is much more complete. Just ordered the part and will be fixing my explorer soon. Thanks!

[@bigmann120]

Glad it was helpful!

[@4x4ff]

You sir are a scholar and a gentleman!! Thank you so much for the detailed video. H\Getting ready to do this exact fix in my '11 explorer.

[@bigmann120]

Cool! Good luck and Thanks. Glad to help.

[@cattty2221]

Thank you so much. This helped me out on my 2019 Chevy traverse

[@colbertluke]

Dude great video !!!! I’m gonna fix mine soon!

[@LovelyMsEve]

Thank you this helped with my Lincoln MKX 🙏🏽

[@bigmann120]

Glad it helped

[@jbmusicman1]

Thanks for making this video. Saved me some dough...appreciate it

[@bigmann120]

jbmusicman1 No problem. Happy to help.

[@donnymccaleb5135]

Great video I think you solve all my problems I just got a fix it now thanks again

[@bigmann120]

Glad I could help

[@wearyyodeller]

Thanks for this video! This is a great video to show how this works!

[@understatedwalrus]

Awesome video man, thank you so much for making it!

[@yampivalentino9494]

thank you! I still have the issue and also have question about the replace part does not have the blue cabel

[@fyi650]

Tks for the vid, got the #'s for the fix and going to ford !

[@pxrcision9285]

Can you do a video removing the shifter and replacing it with another one

[@LisBenzaquen]

Hey man thanks for this tip! I have a question for you. Do you have problems with the AC/heather. No matter what you do it will go HI temperature and every time you switch off or low temp it will be up and up. Not being possible to turning off? I need help with this!!! Dealers ship has not clue

[@berrycantrell1696]

Thanks for the help!👍👍👍

[@danielherren2982]

Great job! Thank you sir!

[@cornesiab3714]

Question...should I keep clicking it until the warning clicks off? It made my battery go dead. But I have ordered the switch already...thank you in advance.

[@2154Boy.]

Man you did it the hard way taking all that off but I guess it's your 1st time doing it but I did it on mine for the first time and didn't do a 3rd of this

[@bigmann120]

Yeah I did take off a little bit too much but I had some other things to do. I had to reroute my bass knob wire and my USB hub wire

[@bigmann120]

If you have a faster way, I like to know.

[@daveunciano7439]

hi what kind of parts is that ?what is it called great video same problem ...but not the same car tho, does it come in any automatic car?

[@luckyleo24]

My MKX is doing this!

[@robertscottsperling]

👍🏽 exactly the problem I have

[@jacobswertfager3471]

Where’d you order the part from cause if you go to fords website it says it’s not made anymore

[@RichardSpies]

www.tascaparts.com/

[@itslexismarie4622]

I have this problem with my infinity

[@1hvzqz]

The video was helpful, your buggers did make me sick 🤢…

[@kushtrimrrushaj4586]

I bought that part but they don't match this came with two wires the old one has three and less prangs. Thanks

[@bigmann120]

Yes mine did too and that confused me but it does work. Seems that one wire is not needed.

[@adantovar817]

does it work fine even doe the OEM sitch has three wires and the new one has two?

[@bigmann120]

Yes that's how my switch was.

[@adantovar817]

thanks...!

[@gunsicoh1072]

Great video!!! Where can I buy that parts?

[@ondrejtucek5962]

Gunsic OH do you have the link to parts? Same problem here MKX 2013

[@bigmann120]

@@ondrejtucek5962 hey guys here is the link. www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-switch-gearshift-selector-gt4z3f988b

[@bigmann120]

link : www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-switch-gearshift-selector-gt4z3f988b

[@rafaelmadrigal869]

Como se llama la pieza que se cambia para que funciona

[@bigmann120]

I can't remember but its in the video.

[@zmanvideo1]

great video, thank you for posting,quick question, I have the OE part number GT4Z-3F988-B but I didn't get any instructions, where can I get the instructions? (the one's you show in your video), thank you.

[@bigmann120]

Go to this link - www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-t37233_ds576708 about half way down the post. They have some pictures of the instructions and if you click on them you get a exploded view. Print these out and you should be good.

[@quaked4]

Has anyone had a problem where after replacing the switch, your backup camera doesn't work?

[@s99614]

This is supposed to be the part: www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/omron-electronics-inc-emc-div/D2HW-BL201M/SW720-ND/404503 D2HW-BL201M available cheaper then the dealer.

[@bigmann120]

Yes if it is correct in all dimensions. Would still have to connect the pins so it would plug into the harness. Good Find though!

[@michellepalladino5079]

Want a good laugh????? I purchased a 2013 Lincoln MKX last Friday. Less than TWO HOURS of having it the “shift to park” warning light lit up. I’ve had it for a week and took back to the dealership today and of course IT WOULDN'T COME ON. I do have it on video. The salesman is trying to tell me it’s a REMINDER. I said a reminder to put my car that’s in park into park?! Also realized no heat. He must have thought I didn’t turn it on properly. He sat in the car pushing on the gas and fiddling with the buttons. He wanted to find the temp of the the engine….maybe the engine has to reach a degree to kick the heat on…..what!? Am I being pulled?? Did he really just say this?! I’ll be talking to the mechanic myself when I take my car in.

[@kjhsvjh]

This ain’t work on my mkx

[@bigmann120]

make sure your pins are securely inserted into the connectors. make sure you have fully installed the microswitch and lever properly.

[@kjhsvjh]

Pleas help me

[@bigmann120]

tell me whats going wrong?