FORD 2000 Escort - Manual (Page 92)

• high crosswinds
• wheels out of alignment
• loose or worn components in steering linkage
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Brake-shift interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents
the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) unless the brake
pedal is depressed. If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P
(Park) with the brake pedal depressed:
1. Continue depressing the brake
pedal, and remove the shift-lock
override cap with a 2.5 cm (1 inch)
or longer screwdriver.
2. Insert the screwdriver into the
shift-lock override opening and push
down.
P
R
N
D
D
L
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