2001 Ford Taurus Barkes/Shifter

2001 FORD TAURUS
113,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KPYER73
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I turn my car on and it wont shift into reverse. I have to turn the key once, put in neutral and then start the car in order to reverse/drive etc. Also, my brake lighs will not work. I keep replacing the fuse but it seems once I put the car in park and turn it off the fuse blows and I have no brake lights again. Are these problems related? Someone told me it could be the brake light switch?
Apr 12, 2010 at 1:40 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Shifter lock and brake light on same circuit and the brake light activate shifter lock solenoid allowing shifting from park
Need to check for the reason on why brake light fuse keep on blowing
Check bulb sockets
And wiring in the trunk and under steering ,brake switch
Apr 12, 2010 at 3:58 PM