ArtCFartC Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 2010 2.0L gas version with automatic stuck in park. Any ideas? I saw something concerning the brake light fuse online, so I switched it and then made it to a convenience store to by more fuses, now I'm stuck in park again. (so, I'm guessing that wasn't the cause.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtCFartC Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 Well I guess it's not an emergency anymore, now that I know I can pry the little circular cover off next to the shifter and push something down with a screwdriver. But I do still need to figure this out. Any input? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtCFartC Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 Guess I need a new stop light switch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zalienz Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Most newer cars, including the TC use the brake light circuit to activate the shift interlock. The shift lock actuator at the shifter needs to be energized to move the shifter out of Park range. The manual override next to the shifter is there in case something fails. Usually it's a brake light circuit fault, as a blown fuse, faulty brake light switch, etc. It is also possible the actuator fails, but this is rare. Start by checking to see if the brake lights work. If not, you'll need to do some testing with a volt meter to find the cause. The fuse and the brake light switch are the most likely suspects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtCFartC Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 Not the switch. Unless I'm choosing the wrong fuse, I have no clue. I even unplugged my Curt trailer wiring kit, and plugged the lights in as they were from the factory. No use. Replaced a suspect bulb, nothing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtCFartC Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 (edited) Update: These brake switches are delicate little things. I took my van to the shop, and allegedly I broke the switch installing it. After it didn't work in one of the 3 spots, I tried a different one. Installing it twice is apparently bad. They tried to install another switch, and it seems that they didn't do it right either. They're still figuring it out. Hopefully I get my van back tomorrow. Edited November 22, 2019 by ArtCFartC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtCFartC Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 (edited) Van is back. The third switch worked. The shop owner said he hunted down a genuine Ford switch, instead of the store brand switches that all the parts stores stock. Edited November 22, 2019 by ArtCFartC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Glad to read that you found the solution. Now we can file this for the next owner. This is 1 of those instances where the cheap stuff doesn't work, and you have to use OEM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Hi there, have the same issue today, do you have any part number on this switch? Tks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 RockAuto $32.79 plus shipping. MOTORCRAFT SW7810 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 (edited) I'm glad my Google search took me to this topic tonight. Lately I've been having the same problem with my 2010 not coming out of park. In my case, it's intermittent, so I guess the brake light switch is getting flaky, and not (yet) completely shot. It certainly does seem like the switch that's the culprit, as when the issue arrises, the brake lights don't come on. I was also glad to find out about the bypass button on the shifter console. That will be a huge help in the meantime. Edited April 12, 2022 by Timbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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