Escape 2WD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2005)
Shift Interlock: Description and Operation
Shift Interlock System
The shift interlock system prevents the gear shift lever from being moved out of the PARK (P) position. The ignition switch must be in the ON
position and the brake pedal depressed to move the gearshift lever out of the PARK position. The brake pedal position is detected by the Brake Pedal
Position (BPP) switch.
The manual override button will mechanically bypass the electronic portion of the shift interlock system and allow the gearshift lever to be moved out
of the PARK position. The manual override button is part of the gearshift lever assembly.
To override the brake shift interlock, remove the tethered cap on the gear shift bezel with a small screwdriver. With the brake pedal depressed, insert a
small screwdriver into the access hole, press down and pull the gear shift lever out of PARK.
