when i start the car i cant change the gear from park

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Asked by erick1000000 Apr 20, 2008 at 09:11 PM about the 1995 Ford Thunderbird

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

so i have to turn it off then turn the ignition one notch and put it in nuetrul then start it then i am able to put it in drive

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It could also be the brake light switch up by your brake pedal mount. If the spring let go in the switch it won't come out of park. Switches are only around $20

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