2013 Ford F150 Regular Cab Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 218

Transmission Brake-Shift Interlock - Floor-Shifter Assembly 217 WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working. WARNING: When doing this procedure, you will be taking the vehicle out of park which means the vehicle can roll freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always fully set the parking brake prior to doing this procedure. Use wheel chocks if appropriate. 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. 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 the Fuses chapter for more information. 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 ignition key to the off position, and remove the key. 2. Starting at the rear of the trim panel, using a screwdriver (or similar tool) carefully pry up the trim panel from rear attachments and disconnect it from the console to expose the inside of the gearshift. 2013 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, February 2013 USA (fus)