NHTSA Complaint #710303 — 1999 FORD ESCORT POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	710303
Vehicle	1999 FORD ESCORT
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Date of Incident	August 19, 1999
Date Filed	August 21, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ME

Consumer Description

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK WILL NOT DISENGAGE. CANNOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AFTER STARTING CAR. REQUIRED TO USE MANUAL OVERRIDE PROCEDURE OF STICKING A SCREWDRIVE DOWN A SMALL HOLE NEAR THE GEARSHIFT. (THIS PROCEDURE IS LISTED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL). DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN ON A NEW CAR. FUSES CHECKED W/O PROBLEM.

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