2011 Ford Expedition Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 254

Driving BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK - COLUMN-SHIFT TRANSMISSION This vehicle is equipped with a park/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, or when the ignition is in the off position, it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's brake lamps 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. 2. Turn the key to the off position. 3. Remove the access plug on top of the steering column. 4. Using a flat-head screwdriver or similar tool, move the brake-shift interlock actuator spindle toward the left, apply the brake, place the key in the on position and shift the transmission into N (Neutral). 5. Start the vehicle. 6. Reinstall the access plug. 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. 254 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)