can.t remove key from ignition without disconnecting power 05 ford escape

Asked by GuruDD8Y6T Oct 18, 2023 at 04:52 PM about the 2003 Ford Escape XLT AWD

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Cannot remove the key from ignition without cutting power( disconnecting battery) ?

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Ed92626 answered 6 months ago

You likely have a defective brake-shift lock. It's why you have to depress the brake peddle to start the car, and if faulty, it can hold the key in. If you have an emergency shift release, that might work better than disconnecting the battery. Disconnecting batteries in moderns vehicles is a bad idea as it causes memory loss and fuse failures.

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Ed92626 answered 6 months ago

You likely have a defective brake shift lock. It's why you have to depress the brake peddle to start the car, and if faulty, it can hold the key in. If you have an emergency shift release, that might work better than disconnecting the battery. Disconnecting batteries in moderns vehicles is a bad idea as it causes memory loss and fuse failures.

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