Ford Focus Service Manual: Brake Shift Interlock Override

NOTE:

If it is necessary to use the brake shift interlock override procedure to move the selector lever out of the PARK position, it is possible that a fuse has blown and the brake lights are not operational. Before driving the vehicle, verify that the brake lights are working.

This vehicle is equipped with a brake shift interlock feature that prevents the selector lever from being moved out of PARK when the ignition is in the ON or RUN position unless the brake pedal is depressed.

Perform the following if the selector lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position when the ignition is in the ON position and the brake pedal is depressed:

1. Apply the parking brake.

1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.

1. NOTE:

   The relief is located at the front of the access panel.

   Remove the access panel.

1. Using an suitable tool, depress the brake shift interlock override mechanism on the selector lever, apply the brake, depress the button on the selector lever and move the selector lever into NEUTRAL.

1. Start the vehicle.

1. To install, reverse the procedure.