Brake Shift Interlock Override

All vehicles 

1. NOTE: If it is necessary to use the override procedure to move the selector lever out of the PARK position, it is possible that an electrical failure has occurred. Using the scan tool check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).

   This vehicle is equipped with a brake shift interlock feature that prevents the selector lever from being moved out of PARK when the ignition is in the ON position until the brake pedal is applied.

   If the selector lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position when the ignition is in the ON position and the brake pedal is applied:

   Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition key to the off position, and remove the key.

   MKX only 

2. Using a suitable tool, carefully pry off and remove the Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) access panel.
   Fig 1: Locating Brake Shift Interlock Actuator Access Panel

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
3. NOTE: Selector lever trim panel removed for clarity.

   Apply the brake pedal. Gently pull and hold the BSIA lever while pulling the gearshift lever out of the PARK position and into the NEUTRAL position  .

   Fig 2: Pulling Gearshift Lever Out Of Park Position

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4. Install the BSIA access panel.
   Fig 3: Locating BSIA Access Panel

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   Edge only 

5. Using a suitable tool, carefully pry off and remove the Brake Shift Interlock Actuator (BSIA) access panel.
   Fig 4: Locating Brake Shift Interlock Actuator Access Panel

   Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
6. Apply the brake pedal. Using a suitable tool, press and hold the BSIA lever while pulling the gearshift lever out of the PARK position and into the NEUTRAL position  .
   Fig 5: Pressing/Holding BSIA Lever

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7. Install the BSIA access panel  .
   Fig 6: Locating BSIA Access Panel

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   All vehicles 

8. Apply the brake pedal, start the vehicle, and release the parking brake.