Won't shift into park. Where to find Ford gear select kit.

[Mastkeeper]

2011 explorer limited. Car is put in park but still shows as NOT in park. Has caused my battery to go completely dead. I saw a couple U tube videos with a new wire harness and switch to fix this issue. I cannot get a good part number for this kit. Does anyone know the correct part number from Ford?
Any help would be appreciated.


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[peterk9]

In most cases replacing the shifter has cleared the problem. Is that what you are looking for?

Shifter Housing for 2011 Ford Explorer | Genuine Ford Auto Parts

parts.levittownfordparts.com

Peter

 

[Mastkeeper]

No, there is a kit from Ford that replaces the wire harness and switch that is within the shifter assy. There are a few videos on u tube but the part number must no longer be valid.

 

[peterk9]

Shift to Park Warning

Just a reminder that there is now a switch sold directly by Ford to fix the issue. The TSB & part numbers are posted in post# 374.

www.explorerforum.com

Original Switch - Gearshift Selector GT4Z-3F988-B | Genuine Ford Auto Parts

GT4Z-3F988-B - Switch - Gearshift Selector

parts.levittownfordparts.com

Peter

 

[Mastkeeper]

Thank you Peter.

 

[mguy13sport]

You have to solder the new harness onto the shifter FYI... In fact that contact point is usually what causes it to fail. I replaced my shifter from Ford parts because not only did the light stay on but the assembly was quite worn when I inspected it.

 

[Mastkeeper]

I'm not sure I understand where you solder. I see you have to remove 3 wires and reinstall on the new assy. But don't see anything about doing any soldering.
Can you show a pic of what your talking about?

 

[jmr061]

I believe people who found the switch itself at 3rd party vendors were soldering. Looks like the ford kit is plug and play.

 

[mguy13sport]

There is a metal tab that is soldered to the harness. Ive seen people have to solder the metal tab to new harness but that may not be the case anymore.

 

[Mastkeeper]

Installed the kit from Ford. Had a couple issues figuring out how to remove the 3 wires from the old connector, but other than that, works as it should and no more shift into park problems.

 

[peterk9]

Appreciate the update.

Peter

 

[jmr061]

Installed the kit from Ford. Had a couple issues figuring out how to remove the 3 wires from the old connector, but other than that, works as it should and no more shift into park problems.

Did it come with instructions?

 

[Mastkeeper]

Yes, but vague in some respects. Overall, good.