96 BRONCO doesn't shift out of park

[TA_Bronco96]

I have a 96 Bronco and I experienced a problem with some sensor that is mounted on top of the master cylinder. The sensor caught fire and melted. I went to the dealership and got an upgraded sensor and pigtail harness and installed both. I cannot shift out of park. I have pressed the brake many times but when the truck is running it won't shift out of park. If I have the key in the ON position without actually starting it, I can shift the truck into all gears including Neutral.

I tried starting the truck in Neutral and it started and I then could shift gears.

Any ideas? My suspicion is some shifting sensor or brake sensor but I am not sure.

Any help would be great!!!

 

[miesk5]

yo!

If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the alternate procedure described below, it is possible that a fuse has blown and that your brake lamps may also not be functional.

NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a

brake-shift interlock feature. This

feature prevents you from shifting

from P (Park) unless you have the

brake pedal depressed. (The ignition

must be in the ON position.) If you

cannot shift from P (Park) with the

brake pedal depressed:

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Remove the key.

3. Insert the key and rotate one position

clockwise (ignition in the OFF position).

4. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N

(Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted to P

(Park), you must repeat the previous steps.)

5. Start the vehicle.

Shift Lever Stuck in Park (pic is gone); "...These (and many other) vehicles are equipped with a Brake/Shifter interlock for safety. This system requires the driver to hold the brake depressed before the shift lever can be moved from the Park position. There is an actuator (solenoid) on the left side of the steering column under the dash that disengages the shifter lock when the brake is depressed. In the event this system malfunctions, the shift lever may be stuck in the Park position. One cause of this complaint may be due to a faulty brake switch circuit. If you experience this complaint always check for blown fuses and brake light switch operation before proceeding with other work.

Source: by ATC-Distribution Group Inc. atcdg.com via web.archive.org