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| SHIFT TO PARK OR TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK MESSAGE – DISCHARGED BATTERY DUE TO SHIFT TO PARK LIGHT ON / UNABLE TO REMOVE IKT |
| FORD: | 2011-2014 Edge 2011-2015 Explorer 2013-2015 Flex, Taurus |
| LINCOLN: | 2011-2015 MKX 2013-2015 MKS, MKT |
2011-2014 Edge, 2011-2015 MKX, Explorer and 2013-2015 Flex, MKS, Taurus vehicles built on or before 12/01/2014, and 2013-2015 MKT vehicles built on or before 03/16/2015 equipped with a floor shift selector lever may exhibit a Shift To Park message, Transmission Not In Park message displayed while the shifter is in park position, or unable to remove the integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT), or a discharged battery due to the Shift to Park light remaining illuminated.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
- Replace the selector lever assembly.
- Adjust the selector lever cable. Follow the selector lever cable adjustment procedure in the WSM.
| PART NUMBER | PART NAME |
|---|---|
| 7210 | Selector Lever Assembly (See Parts Catalog For Correct Trim Level Part) |
The shift-to-park/dead battery issue is addressed in Ford TSB 17-2219. The repair part numbers for specific year/model are in the TSB. Originally, Ford specified replacing the entire shifter mechanism at substantially higher cost, but now recommends just the microswitch be replaced. At my local dealer, the part was $15.86.
A big advantage of buying the Ford part is that it comes with a “tool” to ease removal without breaking anything additional, and also with a copy of the factory service manual pages describing the replacement in great detail. The console with cup holders is held by clips and pries off very easily. This is an easy DIY fix.
Do you have a part number for the replacement part?
Best bet is to search with your VIN. Or ask the dealer for the latest part number.
My car is in park buy on the screen it’s saying reverse and two thing was showing up before the car went dead. The first one was transmission not in park and the other one was sevice advance trac what does this mean and how do I get it to start..
You need to have it diagnosed. You may have a bad selector lever assembly.