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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005CROWN VICTORIA SPECIAL EDITIONREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONEXTERNAL CONTROLS - COLUMN SHIFTERSHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM
2005 Ford Crown Victoria Special Edition
Shift Interlock System
2005 Ford Crown Victoria Special EditionSECTION Shift Interlock System
The shift interlock system consists of:
- A shift lock actuator.
- A transmission shift selector position insert, which bolts to the steering column and secures the shift lock actuator.
- A contained PARK indicator switch.
- Electrical circuits to supply power to unlock the shift lock actuator.
The shift lock actuator locks the gearshift lever in PARK:
- When the ignition switch lock cylinder is in the LOCK position.
- With the ignition switch lock cylinder in the RUN position and the brake pedal released.
The shift lock actuator releases the gearshift lever:
- With the ignition switch lock cylinder in the RUN position and the brake pedal actuated.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.