I just recently had my shift tube replaced in my 04 f150 heritage, the tube went easy enough however I'm currently waiting on a new cable. In the mean time I tried to start it but had to jump it. After I jumped it I drove it around and everything seemed fine. Now when I turn it off the pickup acts like the battery is dead and won't turn over. Is this some security feature due to having a broken cable? It currently says its stick in reverse.

 

What are you working on? We can't see it through the Internet.

Give make, model, year, engine, transmission, etc.

 

Sorry I edited it it's an 04 f150 heritage. 4.6

 

I'm more curious if there is a safety measure when the cables is not connected

 

The transmission range sensor is also a neutral safety switch. It will only crank in park or neutral.