98 ranger will not shift from park while running

[scooge]

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]

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

 

[rwenzing]

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

 

[watkinskb]

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

 

[teds1]

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.

 

[snoranger]

Hey teds1:

1st.. welcome.

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

 

[4x4junkie]

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