JerryB
Elite Explorer
- Joined
- April 15, 2000
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- City, State
- Boonville, CA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '06 V6 XLT
Seems like previous posts about my problem are several years old!
My '06 XLT is increasingly difficult to shift out of park. Get in, start, put my foot on the brake pedal, but totally unable to move the shifter.
I've tried pushing on the brake in 'different' locations but no change.
So far, turning the engine off and restarting allows me to shift.
I do see that there was a recall in the distant past, but don't know if my Expy (purchased used) was either part of the recall, or if it would qualify for something done years ago. And, our 'local' Ford Dealer is totally unapproachable. Seems like most of their income comes from 'diagnostic' fees!'
The earlier threads indicate that there are various solutions, with pricing ranging from the cost of installing a new switch (dimple and affordable) to having to replace the entire steering column (definitely not at all affordable for a 10 year old SUV).
BTW, I did take it by my trusted mechanic yesterday. We tried it several times and it worked as designed every time. He said "come back when you have the problem!" Of course the problem only occurs at my house or in distant locations.
Any help / ideas / suggestions seriously appreciated!!
My '06 XLT is increasingly difficult to shift out of park. Get in, start, put my foot on the brake pedal, but totally unable to move the shifter.
I've tried pushing on the brake in 'different' locations but no change.
So far, turning the engine off and restarting allows me to shift.
I do see that there was a recall in the distant past, but don't know if my Expy (purchased used) was either part of the recall, or if it would qualify for something done years ago. And, our 'local' Ford Dealer is totally unapproachable. Seems like most of their income comes from 'diagnostic' fees!'
The earlier threads indicate that there are various solutions, with pricing ranging from the cost of installing a new switch (dimple and affordable) to having to replace the entire steering column (definitely not at all affordable for a 10 year old SUV).
BTW, I did take it by my trusted mechanic yesterday. We tried it several times and it worked as designed every time. He said "come back when you have the problem!" Of course the problem only occurs at my house or in distant locations.
Any help / ideas / suggestions seriously appreciated!!