2004 Ford F150 Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 158
2004 Ford F150 Manual
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Driving If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed, it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brakelamps are not operating properly. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. If the fuse is not blown, perform the following procedure: 1. Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition to LOCK, then remove the key. 2. Open the center console bin. Using a screwdriver, carefully pry off the console finish panel surrounding the shifter mechanism by inserting a screwdriver into the latch slot as shown. 3. Remove console finish panel assembly to expose the inside of the gearshift. 4. Press and hold the white button located along side the shifter housing assembly (as shown in the illustration). Press the gearshift lever release on the shifter knob and move the gearshift lever back to N (Neutral) (two places rearward from P [Park]). 5. Start the vehicle and release the parking brake. Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working. 158 2004 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)