Probably the best brake switch replacement video for 2010 F150's that's out there. Even showed the fusebox and fuse number. Thanks! Hopefully I don't have to replace the entire shift mechanism, since I forced the shifter out of park just to get it home. But your video shows the best action of the shifter solenoid pawl and shift gate mechanism.
Awesome! Exactly what the problem was....mechanic gave us a price of $900 and told us the whole center console needing switching. Your video sent me to the parts store and it cost me $35. Thanks again!
Thanks a ton for posting. I am way up in the mountains. My 2015 F150 would not shift out of park. I had removed my console shifter trim awhile back when I installed the electronic trailer brake module, so I was familiar with that. My 15 is a little different but now I can shift and drive and return to park. More importantly I can get back home and fix permanently. Again, thanks for posting you saved my a$$!
There is an easy fix for the shift interlock that might work for you. It worked for me. Remove the console panel over the shifter mechanism. If you have an older F150 like I do, you will find a lot of dirt, grease, and crumbs under there. Vacuum out as much as you can. Find the interlock release button. Depending on the year, it could be on the right or the left of the shifter. With the truck running, engage the brake and see if the release button moves. If it doesn't, try this: Get a can of pressurized air like is used to clean computer keyboards. Put the red nozzle on the sprayer and start to spray. Get all around the interlock and even try to squirt air inside it. It might take a little while. Even a small piece of dirt can stop the release from working. If it works for you it can change a hassle into a five minute fix. At worst, you cleaned your console.
Thank you so much for this clear and concise video demonstrating everything needed to fix this issue. Had my truck diagnosed and fixed in less than an hour.
Thank you so much! Very informative and detailed video! I had to switch out vehicles at my daughter's High School to troubleshoot this problem in her f-150. Your video was the first one to pop up and I was able to clean off the shifter part and replace the fuse under the hood now she is ready to roll!
Bro, you totally saved me. I got it in but it wasn't working. I had to keep turning it counter clockwise until it lined up with the brackets the same way you have it in the video. Thank you so much!
Worked like a champ!! Saved me a lot of time, money and heartache. Appreciate you man. I was able to take it off with my bare hand. Working man able to get in the bed and eventually back to work. Thanks again.
Thank you. Thank you, Thank you. this happened to me in the middle of the Badlands in South Dakota. We bypassed the switch on the shifter and we are rolling home. you Rock.
Holy crap dude. Where do I send the money? Was stuck somewhere I didn’t want to be had to leave quick jump down here found the answer. Thank you so much. Now to check the fuse in the switch. Where the hell would we be without CZcams?
Omg you are great! Thank you soooo much! I know nothing about the mechanics on a Ford. This not only saved me from spending alot of $ but it WORKED!!!! thank you again!!!
Why has nobody caught the fact that the blue "brake light switch" that he showed replacing is not the brake light switch. It is the cruise control deactivation switch. The BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH is to the right of it, and is mounted directly to the pedal lever, and brake booster rod. If you replace the switch he shows you won't fix a thing, as it does not effect the interlock circuit.
Man ur awesome as hell dude. I was literally wrecking my brain and I don't need to wreck my brain no more. My thing was trying to locate the fuse man but you at least showed where the fuse was so yeah thank you so much.
There is also a small rectangle on the right side of the bezel around the shifter. You can put your key in that slot and move the shifter out of park. No need to pull your console apart. Pretty much every car with a console mounted shift lever has some sort of bypass that uses the key
I just fixed this in my truck and tried to use that neutral release switch with no effect. May or May not be from something else. I'm glad there's an additional workaround
Thanks for the video! I already know how to replace it. Today exactly the same thing happened to me, I could not rule out Parking on my F150 2009 : - / I sprayed the brake switch on the contacts - it helped! And I buy a new switch. Thanks !
Check ground connection 3 wires ,under fuse box inside truck ,mine was rusted out so bad when I went to take bolt out whole wall came out leaving big hole , had to cut wires and reconnect with new ends and bolt . It is a pretty common problem. My truck wouldn't shift with ac on . Now no problems
For anyone with the same issue, but not the same thing causing it, it was fuse #15 (5A Mini Fuse) that was blown on my 02 f150. I couldn't shift out of park, but also my windows, dome lights (and the light under the hood), and my wipers didn't work as well.
Still trying to figure it out, it seems like if I start my truck, then put the fuse in it won't blow, but if the truck is off and I put the fuse in it usually blows before the truck is even on
Why not just put key to accessory position? This should let you shift to neutral. Then start engine and shift to drive. This has worked on every Ford that I have had this problem with
@@Legenddjt No but I changed both of the switches. Now to get it to move I rattle my foot on the brake while gently pulling on the shift handle, works every time. Not sure If the last guy messed something up. Even the secret hole/button doesn't work. What's joe talking about? Leave it in neutral and shut it off that way?
@@charlierobbins6725 my ground wire was rusted out on inside of truck under fuse box , wouldn't let me come out of park with air running. Was a easy fix . I guess its a common problem
Great video. I fix this part with no problems. But now I need to replace the blue piece just above it. My key now wants to stick in the ignition. There is a small button on the bottom that the shifter pushes up in park that allows the key to complete the turn and be released. I need to know the name of that part. Please.
Similar issue in 2004 Ford Freestar Minivan.. Mine was intermittent.. obviously brake related. If I started the Engine in Park, it would never come out of Park. Solution: Move the Trans to Neutral, then Start the Engine. 1. To make it work: a. Insert Key, klick Once to the Right. b. Move transmission to NEUTRAL. Apply Foot Brake c. Turn the Key to Start, Move to Drive. 2. In My Case, Fix it. (Your Mileage may vary) a. Bleed ALL 4 Brakes: Apparently there is both a Brake Sensor, and Brake Pedal Excursion Sensor.. If when pressed, the Brake Pedal go in too far, you cannot get out of Part. With the Engine Running and Power Brakes operational, any push on the brake trips the sensor.
UPDATE:: The make it work above is SOLID. Bleeding the Brakes helped, but did not solve the Intermittent problem. Replacing the Brake Switch DID!!. Always check your Brake Lights FIRST!! The Original switch is pretty Cheesey.. Looks like the push plunger mushroomed, and probably limited the Travel. You can snap the top off the original switch (Not the Replacement), and clean the contacts. Replacement switch was $24 from NAPA Auto Parts.. easy to swap. Find a Video showing how the Bushing gets re-inserted and the switch snapped on.
Replaced the brake light switch and it comes out of park but the brake lights will not come on unless you push the brake pedal to the floor. do you have to have the ECU codes reset ?
I am having the same issue now with a 2011 F150, but I have the XLT model with the shifter on the steering wheel. Any video fixes for that model would be greatly appreciated.
MetroStars Auto Group - Sorry I don’t have access to that truck to make the vid. You might have to dig in for the bypass or just go ahead and swap the foot switch. The intention of this video is just to get you back home and not for continuous operation. Thanks for the comment.
It's been a year so I spose this is a waste. If you get this email me, crobbATyahoo.com there is a hidden button on the bottom side of my column. Stick a pen in there and it releases it. Mine is an 08 xlt extended 4 door. I had a hell of a time getting it apart but cut off some un-needed plastic and it went right back together.
Did you have the column shifter or the console shifter ? Mine won’t move from park either but have the column shifter and most videos I find are for the console shifter
2017 f 150 cruise control stopped working . I changed the brake switch now it days hill start assist not available. And won't more out of park position?
I have the same issue. I removed the console and found that when i step on the brake, the little pin does in fact retract like it should however the mechanism that drops downward when i try to take it out of park does not go down quite far enough. I found a broken piece of plastic laying in this area that has a little wheel on it? What would this be? i am sure it is the problem?
My F-150 shifter is on the column. Can’t get it out of park and it won’t start. Sometimes it Does start if I ram it down into reverse then back up in park then it may or may not start. I was told the tranny was replaced. I know it has something to do with the shifting cable. Mechanics here are crooks.
Probably the best brake switch replacement video for 2010 F150's that's out there. Even showed the fusebox and fuse number. Thanks! Hopefully I don't have to replace the entire shift mechanism, since I forced the shifter out of park just to get it home. But your video shows the best action of the shifter solenoid pawl and shift gate mechanism.
leimdog glad to help thanks for the comment bud
Thank you man. Straight to the point, no dancing, no corny jokes. Thanks again
I was waiting for a few good corny jokes tbh.
Awesome! Exactly what the problem was....mechanic gave us a price of $900 and told us the whole center console needing switching. Your video sent me to the parts store and it cost me $35. Thanks again!
G Turnage - Great so glad to help!!
Mechanics these days are out to get us...😢
This solution worked great. I replaced the brake switch and my 2010 F150 Platinum immediately started shifting out of Park. $31 fix!
Awesome Video. Took less than a minute to replace and fixed all the issues! Saved me HUNDREDS of dollars. I can't thank you enough my man.
So glad the vid helped buddy
Thanks a ton for posting. I am way up in the mountains. My 2015 F150 would not shift out of park. I had removed my console shifter trim awhile back when I installed the electronic trailer brake module, so I was familiar with that. My 15 is a little different but now I can shift and drive and return to park. More importantly I can get back home and fix permanently. Again, thanks for posting you saved my a$$!
Great to hear I have a 2015 f150 lariat and mine won’t shift out of park unless I bypass it how did you fix yours ?
@@user-ln2hy9nb8t I replaced the brake pedal switch. My brake lights were working but the switch was bad. It's a five minute job.
@@user-ln2hy9nb8t I replaced the brake pedal switch. My brake lights were still functioning, but the switch was bad. It is very simple to replace.
Thank you for this detailed, yet easy to understand video. I was able to fix my F150 myself just by this video!!
There is an easy fix for the shift interlock that might work for you. It worked for me. Remove the console panel over the shifter mechanism. If you have an older F150 like I do, you will find a lot of dirt, grease, and crumbs under there. Vacuum out as much as you can. Find the interlock release button. Depending on the year, it could be on the right or the left of the shifter. With the truck running, engage the brake and see if the release button moves. If it doesn't, try this: Get a can of pressurized air like is used to clean computer keyboards. Put the red nozzle on the sprayer and start to spray. Get all around the interlock and even try to squirt air inside it. It might take a little while. Even a small piece of dirt can stop the release from working. If it works for you it can change a hassle into a five minute fix. At worst, you cleaned your console.
Thank you so much for this clear and concise video demonstrating everything needed to fix this issue. Had my truck diagnosed and fixed in less than an hour.
This video saved me a ton of time and money. I would love to shake your hand. Thank you!
Justin Henning great! Thanks !
You just saved to little girls lives. Love you man! Stay blessed
Thank you so much! Very informative and detailed video! I had to switch out vehicles at my daughter's High School to troubleshoot this problem in her f-150. Your video was the first one to pop up and I was able to clean off the shifter part and replace the fuse under the hood now she is ready to roll!
Bro, you totally saved me. I got it in but it wasn't working. I had to keep turning it counter clockwise until it lined up with the brackets the same way you have it in the video. Thank you so much!
This is how all car problem videos should be, Problem, quick fix and replacement of possible cause. Got me to troubleshoot my truck in 10min. 👊
Lifesaver. Mine happened at the boat ramp after I had just loaded my boat with the truck stuck in park unable to move. Great video.
This video just helped me get my truck to a safe spot until I could figure out how to get it properly repaired… thank you so much
Worked like a champ!! Saved me a lot of time, money and heartache. Appreciate you man. I was able to take it off with my bare hand. Working man able to get in the bed and eventually back to work. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for this video. Fixed a 2012 expedition with it. Bought the part from Amazon.
Good morning! Loved the video. 2007 f150. Stuck in park. Fuses are good and just replaced the brake switch. Still nothing.
Same issue here even baught a new shifter and still nothing
Thank you. Thank you, Thank you. this happened to me in the middle of the Badlands in South Dakota. We bypassed the switch on the shifter and we are rolling home. you Rock.
Holy crap dude. Where do I send the money? Was stuck somewhere I didn’t want to be had to leave quick jump down here found the answer. Thank you so much. Now to check the fuse in the switch. Where the hell would we be without CZcams?
Best detailed video, easy to understand, easy to follow.
10 stars, and three thumbs up..
Thank you so much ParkerBoyfilms. I did exactly that and it worked like a charm. I owe you steak and beer whenever you're in Orange County CA.😊
Absolutely awesome video, especially for someone who may not be mechanically inclined on todys' vehicle
Omg you are great! Thank you soooo much! I know nothing about the mechanics on a Ford. This not only saved me from spending alot of $ but it WORKED!!!! thank you again!!!
Why has nobody caught the fact that the blue "brake light switch" that he showed replacing is not the brake light switch. It is the cruise control deactivation switch. The BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH is to the right of it, and is mounted directly to the pedal lever, and brake booster rod. If you replace the switch he shows you won't fix a thing, as it does not effect the interlock circuit.
Man ur awesome as hell dude. I was literally wrecking my brain and I don't need to wreck my brain no more. My thing was trying to locate the fuse man but you at least showed where the fuse was so yeah thank you so much.
Thanks for your time man you a life saver I swear 10 inch snow and I'm stuck you save me
There is also a small rectangle on the right side of the bezel around the shifter. You can put your key in that slot and move the shifter out of park. No need to pull your console apart. Pretty much every car with a console mounted shift lever has some sort of bypass that uses the key
I just fixed this in my truck and tried to use that neutral release switch with no effect. May or May not be from something else. I'm glad there's an additional workaround
Thank you so much ! btw in my case your video it help me diagnose a faulty bushing at the end of Shift Linkage with the shifter.
Thank you 🙏 you save me a lot a money god bless you and keep doing this kind of videos that help us
Junior El águila potosina - so glad to help buddy
Great video, exactly what I needed for my ‘12 expedition. Thanks!
Saved our asses on a rainy day you did. Thanks for the video. I owe you a 🍸 🧉 🥛
Best video I had found! Thanks a lot bubba
HuntaWalla your welcome bud.
Appreciate the help!
Just replaced my switch 2012 expedition
Wow, man, thank you for sharing with us. I was able to fix the problem. God bless you
Thanks bruh.. saved me from my truck potentially about to be torn apart.. FYI, I have a 2010 Lincoln Navigator L
Thanks for the video. This helped me fix the issue 👍🏻
Thanks for the video! I already know how to replace it.
Today exactly the same thing happened to me, I could not rule out Parking on my F150 2009 : - /
I sprayed the brake switch on the contacts - it helped!
And I buy a new switch.
Thanks !
Thanks your awesome !!!
You saved me! Thanks, man. Great video.
Very helpful. Thank you. This just started happening with my 2009.
My f150 has a button underneath the center console it was stuck thanks to your video my wife found that button just want to say thanks
Jonathan Blanco` so glad the video got her out of a bind!
I think it’s fuse 46 a #15 fuse not the #20 fuse 45. 45 says it’s left and right tow turn relays. 46 is break pedal position (bpp) switch.
thank you for the how to, just started to have this problem with my truck.
Adrian000000ify you’re welcome glad it helped!
Maybe there was too many crumbs in the gear selector lol. Thanks for showing👍🏻
Rockhunter62 AHHHHH LOL. Your right its a wonder anything is working!
Check ground connection 3 wires ,under fuse box inside truck ,mine was rusted out so bad when I went to take bolt out whole wall came out leaving big hole , had to cut wires and reconnect with new ends and bolt . It is a pretty common problem. My truck wouldn't shift with ac on . Now no problems
For anyone with the same issue, but not the same thing causing it, it was fuse #15 (5A Mini Fuse) that was blown on my 02 f150. I couldn't shift out of park, but also my windows, dome lights (and the light under the hood), and my wipers didn't work as well.
Bobjobob24 thanks for adding the info bud
3 fuses later it's still blowing, so I probably have a short, however the fuse still could be the only issue for some people
Switch may be shorting
Still trying to figure it out, it seems like if I start my truck, then put the fuse in it won't blow, but if the truck is off and I put the fuse in it usually blows before the truck is even on
Yeah you have a dead short somewhere. Try unplugging the break switch before putting the fuse in. That will eliminate or show the switch as the issue
looking at the diagram it shows 46 as having the brake light on and off fuse, not 45. thats the Trailer tow stop turn relay feed.
Thanks a bunch this video got me out of a bind.
Thanks bro
It helps me a lot
It worked for me! Thank you for the amazing tips!
Great video!!
Thanks!
Some great info brother thanks for sharing
You never know it might get you or a friend out of a jam.....thanks for watching!
You're the man.. Thanks a lot!!!!
DeMario Brown Your very welcomed bud. Thanks for the comment!
Do you have to unplug the battery before switching the blue switch
Thanks for the video-well done!
Hell, I was about to put a rag in the gas tank and take a little drive to the river. If ya know what I mean.
Thumbs up for a a cute trick...but my shifter is on the column...2000 instead of 2010
Thanks for helping!!!
What is that called on the fuse box? Meaning how do I know which fuse I need for this problem?
It’s in your truck manual
What fuse exactly does it need?
My 2010 fx2 Ford f150 the center shift console it's just shifting up and down it won't stay on park , reverse or drive?
The brakes switch has a pin at the back just used a flat an turn it
Why not just put key to accessory position? This should let you shift to neutral. Then start engine and shift to drive. This has worked on every Ford that I have had this problem with
Joe g Your the man Joe.....
That didn't work on my 08 f150
@@charlierobbins6725 did you check ground wire inside under fusebox?
@@Legenddjt No but I changed both of the switches. Now to get it to move I rattle my foot on the brake while gently pulling on the shift handle, works every time. Not sure If the last guy messed something up. Even the secret hole/button doesn't work. What's joe talking about? Leave it in neutral and shut it off that way?
@@charlierobbins6725 my ground wire was rusted out on inside of truck under fuse box , wouldn't let me come out of park with air running. Was a easy fix . I guess its a common problem
Thanks for posting this
On mine my problem is sometimes the lever doesn’t click any tips?
Great video. I fix this part with no problems. But now I need to replace the blue piece just above it. My key now wants to stick in the ignition. There is a small button on the bottom that the shifter pushes up in park that allows the key to complete the turn and be released. I need to know the name of that part. Please.
Similar for a column shifter ?
Similar issue in 2004 Ford Freestar Minivan.. Mine was intermittent.. obviously brake related. If I started the Engine in Park, it would never come out of Park. Solution: Move the Trans to Neutral, then Start the Engine.
1. To make it work:
a. Insert Key, klick Once to the Right.
b. Move transmission to NEUTRAL. Apply Foot Brake
c. Turn the Key to Start, Move to Drive.
2. In My Case, Fix it. (Your Mileage may vary)
a. Bleed ALL 4 Brakes: Apparently there is both a Brake Sensor, and Brake Pedal Excursion Sensor.. If when pressed, the Brake Pedal go in too far, you cannot get out of Part. With the Engine Running and Power Brakes operational, any push on the brake trips the sensor.
UPDATE:: The make it work above is SOLID. Bleeding the Brakes helped, but did not solve the Intermittent problem. Replacing the Brake Switch DID!!. Always check your Brake Lights FIRST!! The Original switch is pretty Cheesey.. Looks like the push plunger mushroomed, and probably limited the Travel. You can snap the top off the original switch (Not the Replacement), and clean the contacts. Replacement switch was $24 from NAPA Auto Parts.. easy to swap. Find a Video showing how the Bushing gets re-inserted and the switch snapped on.
I just Trashed the super Cheesey Yellow/Green snap over Clip protecter.. what a POS...
Just saved me. Thank you!!
You’re welcome!
Cant thank you enough for this
do you have a video for a 2012 F10 on the column shifter?
In the back of the clip has a lock pin just turn it an it will work
Replaced the brake light switch and it comes out of park but the brake lights will not come on unless you push the brake pedal to the floor. do you have to have the ECU codes reset ?
I am having the same issue now with a 2011 F150, but I have the XLT model with the shifter on the steering wheel. Any video fixes for that model would be greatly appreciated.
MetroStars Auto Group - Sorry I don’t have access to that truck to make the vid. You might have to dig in for the bypass or just go ahead and swap the foot switch. The intention of this video is just to get you back home and not for continuous operation. Thanks for the comment.
It's been a year so I spose this is a waste. If you get this email me, crobbATyahoo.com there is a hidden button on the bottom side of my column. Stick a pen in there and it releases it. Mine is an 08 xlt extended 4 door. I had a hell of a time getting it apart but cut off some un-needed plastic and it went right back together.
Did you have the column shifter or the console shifter ? Mine won’t move from park either but have the column shifter and most videos I find are for the console shifter
Thanks, saved me a tow
Where do I buy the fuse
2017 f 150 cruise control stopped working . I changed the brake switch now it days hill start assist not available. And won't more out of park position?
What fuse tp change
I have the same issue. I removed the console and found that when i step on the brake, the little pin does in fact retract like it should however the mechanism that drops downward when i try to take it out of park does not go down quite far enough. I found a broken piece of plastic laying in this area that has a little wheel on it? What would this be? i am sure it is the problem?
How do you know if it’s the fuse or the break switch that’s the problem?
Aaron's Outdoor not being a smart butt.....if your fuse checks out ok then it’s gonna be the switch.
@@tacocaza that’s correct
I am hoping it is the fuse on mine too. Thanks
Do I need to buy the fuse besides the solenoid too?
were your brake lights not working?
Thank you honey. Hope that's my problem..
THANK YOU
Do these methods work for an 04 F-150
For what years?
Life save
Good job bro
Abdooo Zx thanks man
Thank you!
And you won’t have any break lights
Can anyone find a video for a 2021 f250? Popping fuse #7 for me. I can't shift out of park.
What is that switch called? Part number??
Chet Klapprodt - ask for the break switch for you model
What’s the part actually called?
Break switch.....
You just save me $150 thank you
Bo Thomas so glad it helped buddy!
My F-150 shifter is on the column. Can’t get it out of park and it won’t start. Sometimes it
Does start if I ram it down into reverse then back up in park then it may or may not start. I was told the tranny was replaced. I know it has something to do with the shifting cable. Mechanics here are crooks.
good video