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Brake Shift Interlock Override

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Fig 1: Brake Shift Interlock Override

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

If the brake signal should fail due to a malfunction, manual unlocking is possible.
NOTE: If PARK is selected again, the selector lever is locked again.
The cover of the release mechanism must be removed and a suitable tool pressed into the opening until the manual selector lever can be moved out of PARK position.