What does it mean if my car says transmission not in park?
Common reasons for this to happen: Transmission Shift Cable Broke: If the cable connecting the shifter handle to the transmission is broken the car will not going into park, in fact the shifter will not work at all. Stretched Transmission Cable: Prior to breaking, a transmission cable will stretch.
What does transmission in park mean?
Your automatic transmission has a device known as a parking pawl. The parking pawl restricts the automatic transmission output shafts (and wheels) from rotating in either direction. When you move the shifter out of Park, it disengages the pin, letting your transmission output shaft and wheels move freely.
What do I do if my car wont go into park?
In most cases a problem getting a vehicle into park can be traced back to an issue with the shifter cable, ignition or the shifter mechanism. This is usually a fairly easy repair but if it is not addressed it can lead to a more expensive repair.
Why is my car saying shift to park when it’s already in park?
The Shift to Park message may be the result of a build-up of material on the contacts of the Park switch when it is activated in the transmission control (shifter) assembly.
Why is my Ford transmission not in Park?
He agreed to leave the vehicle so the shop technician could try to duplicate the conditions. After several test drives with the vehicle, the technician was able to get the light to come on and to have the “Transmission Not in Park” message displayed in the message center.
How does the park detect system work on a Ford?
If the Instrument Panel Cluster detects a discrepancy between the PRNDL display and the Park Detect switch position, the Instrument Panel Cluster message center will alert the driver that the transmission isn’t in park and the Body Control Module will light the Shift to Park warning light.
What kind of engine does a Ford Explorer have?
Our 2015 Ford Explorer is equipped with a 3.5 L engine, a 6F55 transmission, a floor shifter, and has the Push to Start/Stop option. Our Explorer was towed into the shop because it had a dead battery.
Why is my shift in Park not working?
Just a couple of diy suggestions – many times the ‘cup holders’ are positioned near the shift lever / cavity .. IF coffee, soda or other syrupy / viscous – sticky liquids get spilled down into the shifter cavity that can cause the ‘mechanical’ / electrical components to become intermittently inoperative ..