My car wont shift out of park.

Asked by Daniel97tbird Apr 03, 2018 at 07:11 PM about the 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car wont shift out of park. I have a 97 thunderbird which would only
switch out of park if the brake peddle was pressed very lightly. The brake
lights only came on when the peddle was pressed lightly. I tried replacing the
brake light switch but now it won't shift at all. I'm guessing its probably
electrical and involves the brakes, but I'm not sure how to narrow down to
the specific component.  
Already checked fuses. Brake fluid is probably old but the level is fine.
Any ideas?

2 Answers
35,090

charles answered 7 years ago

sounds like the shift interlock switch failed.

3 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • My car wont shift out of park. 2 Answers

    My car wont shift out of park. I have a 97 thunderbird which would only switch out of park if the brake peddle was pressed very lightly. The brake lights only came on when the peddle was pressed lig...

    1997 Ford Thunderbird LX RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • I have to keep my shift button depressed at all times or my car wont shift into park, how do I fix this? 5 Answers

    Just bought my 89 tbird, and the shift button has to be depressed or i cant get my car into park, Is this something easy to fix, a known fault? what is the easiest way to fix it? any advice?

    1989 Ford Thunderbird

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Car wont start 2 Answers

    My car turns over but wont start my son said it sounds like its nit getting gas

    1992 Ford Thunderbird RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • transmission wont shift 3 Answers

    My wife was riding down the interstate the other day and said her bird started stalling out. She attempted to crank multiple times with no response. She was actually out of gas. When someone tried to ...

    1987 Ford Thunderbird LX RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • car won't start after running out of fuel 1 Answer

    Mark - if the car runs out of gas, has several gallons added, runs 400 yds, stops, won't start and there is no sound of the fuel pump puming - would this indicate a fuuel pum failure

    2002 Ford Thunderbird Deluxe RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1997 Ford Thunderbird

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Ford Thunderbird Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Larry Sturgis
    Reputation
    3,020
  • #2
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    2,080
  • #3
    MrBlueOval
    Reputation
    1,590
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Mustang
1,101 Great Deals out of 23,796 listings starting at $800
Used Chevrolet Corvette
629 Great Deals out of 10,066 listings starting at $4,995
Used Ford F-150
6,841 Great Deals out of 161,946 listings starting at $1,300
Used Chevrolet Camaro
618 Great Deals out of 7,372 listings starting at $3,800
Used Pontiac Firebird
11 Great Deals out of 287 listings starting at $5,495
Used Ford Taurus
111 Great Deals out of 1,915 listings starting at $1,890
Used Ford Explorer
2,708 Great Deals out of 51,809 listings starting at $2,495
Used Mercury Cougar
45 listings
Used Porsche Boxster
51 Great Deals out of 495 listings starting at $6,995
Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class
617 Great Deals out of 9,149 listings starting at $2,600
Used Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
123 Great Deals out of 2,127 listings starting at $5,388
Used Mercedes-Benz SLK
37 Great Deals out of 569 listings starting at $2,999
Used BMW 3 Series
1,034 Great Deals out of 13,165 listings starting at $1,999

Used Cars For Sale

1997 Ford Thunderbird LX RWD For Sale
2 listings

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.