2011 Ford Expedition Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 255

Driving 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. Brake-shift interlock - floor-shift transmission 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 the 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, 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 and the brake lamps are working properly, the following procedure will allow you to move the gearshift lever from P (Park): 1. Apply the parking brake, turn the 1 2 ignition key to the off position, and remove the key. 2. Using a screwdriver (or similar tool), carefully pry off and remove the chrome trim ring (1) from the shifter bezel base. 3. Remove the console tray insert 3 and screw (2) from the trim panel. 4. Using a screwdriver (or similar tool), carefully pry the trim panel (3) up and disconnect it from the console to expose the inside of the gearshift. 5. Locate the brake shift interlock lever on the passenger side of the shifter assembly. 6. Apply the brake pedal and turn the ignition key to the on position. Using a screwdriver (or similar tool), press and hold the brake shift interlock lever while pulling the gearshift lever out of the P (Park) position and into the N (Neutral) position. 255 2011 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)