2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 232

Driving BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK 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 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: 1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to off, then remove the key. 2. Remove the rubber pad at the bottom of the cup holder to locate the access cap of the floor shifter assembly. 3. Using a screwdriver (or equivalent), remove the access panel and depress the shifter lever on the shift mechanism. 4. Apply the brake and shift into N (Neutral). 5. Return the cover plug to the console access hole. Start the vehicle. If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever, 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. WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working. WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer. 232 2010 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (own2002), 1st Printing USA (fus)