2000 Ford E-Series Van Ignition

2000 FORD E-SERIES VAN
183,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SLUNDAHL
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Is there a brake switch or relay that interupts the ignition switch if blown?

I mashed the pig tail of a trailer while backing into a driveway. I now have these symptoms:

I do not have brake lights, though the turn indicators work.

The van will not start. The ignition just clicks once. The starter motor does not turn.

I cannot move the shifter out of park with the igntion switch on. I have to turn the key off to get it into neutral.
Jun 27, 2010 at 11:26 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Not sure if all wiring diagrams ae the same, didnt specify what E-series it is... in an E-250 check fuses 11,6 in the under dash fuse block, they are for the shift-lock system and the brake lights, they work off the same switch on the brake pedal. I would check every fuse in the fuse blocks (under dash and under hood) with a test light to see if any others are blown from gounding out the light system
Jun 28, 2010 at 7:58 AM
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SLUNDAHL
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thank you. It is an E250 and I will try that
Jun 28, 2010 at 8:20 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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I guessed right.. nice.Im sure you just have a blown fuse somewhere, just be sure that the wiring at the rear isnt still pinched ot it will continue to blow fuses
Jun 28, 2010 at 7:26 PM