98 ranger will not shift from park while running

scooge · 10-24-2010, 12:32 PM

last nigh after work I attempted to shift from park & it wouldn't went to off & shifted to N re started & found I had no brake lights/ no wipers & no teurn signals/ all fuses check good / any advice

swetrid · 10-24-2010, 12:33 PM

It could be brake light switch or broken wiring at the switch upon inspection.

rwenzing · 10-24-2010, 04:48 PM

Check for a loose/corroded/broken ground wire under the hood, driver side inner fender, about halfway back near the electrical distribution box.

watkinskb · 12-15-2011, 06:45 PM

It is your turn signal switch; easy enough to replace.

teds1 · 12-29-2011, 01:42 PM

hi had same issue its the brake interlock switch. The switch is connected to your brake pedal and booster. Easy fix. As a temporary emergency fix you can pull the fuse for it and it then will shift but you have no brake lights.

*snoranger* · 12-29-2011, 04:04 PM

Hey teds1:

1st.. welcome.

2nd... You're about 14 months late to the party. Check the date that he started the thread.

*4x4junkie* · 12-29-2011, 06:38 PM

I think watkinskb is the one who really missed the party lol.

10-24-2010, 12:32 PM	#1
scooge Wannabe Elite Explorer range Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	98 ranger will not shift from park while running last nigh after work I attempted to shift from park & it wouldn't went to off & shifted to N re started & found I had no brake lights/ no wipers & no teurn signals/ all fuses check good / any advice

10-24-2010, 12:33 PM	#2
swetrid Wannabe Elite Explorer Reading Pa 2001 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,883 Vehicle Specs	It could be brake light switch or broken wiring at the switch upon inspection. __________________ Resident Ford Tech for the last 17 years, 2001 Eddie Bauer 5.0L, Cherry Bomb Cat back, 2010 Ecoboost Flex

10-24-2010, 04:48 PM	#3
rwenzing Wannabe Elite Explorer Michigan 03 Ranger FX4 LII 5.0 S/C Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 964 Vehicle Specs	Check for a loose/corroded/broken ground wire under the hood, driver side inner fender, about halfway back near the electrical distribution box. __________________ Bob 2003 Ranger FX4 Level II, 5.0L V8, 4R70W, BW4406 T/C, Aussie Locker front, Torsen rear Torque Monsters, Magnaflow, duals; Explorer EATC, steering wheel controls, consoles Bilstein 7100 reservoir shocks, Cadillac/Mustang SVO rear discs, Duff traction bars CarDomain Ford owners' manuals ONLINE, then click on "Glovebox"

12-29-2011, 01:42 PM	#5
teds1 Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	brake interlock switch hi had same issue its the brake interlock switch. The switch is connected to your brake pedal and booster. Easy fix. As a temporary emergency fix you can pull the fuse for it and it then will shift but you have no brake lights.

12-29-2011, 04:04 PM	#6
snoranger Elite Explorer Jackson, NJ 94 limited on 35's Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,113 Vehicle Specs	Hey teds1: 1st.. welcome. 2nd... You're about 14 months late to the party. Check the date that he started the thread. __________________ 94 limited: 4.0l, 5spd swap, 6" skyjacker lift, 35x14.5 thornturds, 4.56s. 5.0 swap started (94 cobra 5.0, zf 5spd, np205) 95 xlt: stockish (SOHC swap, 30,000miles and I blew up the 3rd 4r55e...now collecting parts for a Cummins swap.) Cummins 4BT swap thread Ranger bed trailer build

12-15-2011, 06:45 PM	#4
watkinskb Wannabe Elite Explorer Ocean Shores, WA 1996 Ranger Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	It is your turn signal switch; easy enough to replace.

12-29-2011, 06:38 PM	#7
4x4junkie Elite Explorer So.Calif.(San Fernando Valley) '94 Ranger, '90 Bronco II Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,190 Vehicle Specs	I think watkinskb is the one who really missed the party lol. __________________ '90 Bronco II XLT 5" lift (Skyjacker jeep coils), locked D35 & 8.8", 5.13s, double T-case, 35x12.50s & cut fenders '94 Ranger XLT 6" Skyjacker, ARB D44 front, Detroit 8.8" rear, Atlas 4.3, 33s