Transmission

Asked by Katjuly Jan 11, 2019 at 11:18 PM about the 1999 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XL 4WD SUV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Why can i move my gear shifter
from one gear ro the next without
pressing on the brake in my 99
ford explorer 4wd

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The brake interlock is only active when you go from Park to either Drive or Reverse. It is not needed when shifting between gear shift positions once you are no longer in Park.

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