Column shifter won't move out of park
 

I was backing a trailer load of brush out of my yard and smacked a trailer lite out. After that, the shifter lever won't move out of park, and the ABS lite flashes on the dash, as does the airbag lite. I took of the column cover off, and except for normal 135k wear, things look o.k. And while the battery is disconnected, the lever will move to all positions freely. So does the connecter at the transmission. It looks to be an electrical problem, but I'm challenged there. I'd appreciate any ideas before coughing up big repair bucks. Thanks. `By the way, it's a '94 F150. No tilt column.

Check your brake lights, do they work? Chances are when you busted the trailer light you shorted the circuit and blew your stop light fuse. Ever notice that you can only shift out of park when your foot is on the brake? That is controlled by the brake light switch. If your stop light fuse is blown that switch gets no power. It is also an input to the ABS so that is why that warning light is on.

-Jon

column shifter.
 

I'm new to this. Thanks for the tip. I checked the fuses under the hood, and they're o.k. I don't know about the relays. I kinda focused on them and haven't checked the dash fuse, so that's next. Again thanks for the help.

So do the brake lights work?

Adrianspeeder

Same thing happend to me. It is a fuse from the fuse pannel by your left knee. I was terrified of the problem until i found it was a cheap and easy fix. WHEWW!!

I didn't check. But I will. Sometimes I forget to 'Keep It Simple.' I appreciate the help and I'll let you know.
Thanks!

Thanks man, I was too freaked out and figured that it was going to be a big hairy problem. I'll let you know.
Thanks.

I think I'm figuring out how this service works.
I was too freaked out about the shifter to think it maybe was a simple deal. I'll check those out and let you know.
Thanks.

Fuse #13 is burnt up. It's in the panel by your left knee as someone said. I just fixed this problem on my truck.

Hey! You were right! It was the first fuse I should have checked. Everything works now!
Thanks man.

Got it! It was fuse #13. I appreciate the response!
Thanks.

Good work!

If your truck came with factory speed control, better check your deactivator switch on the master cylinder if you haven't had your recall performed.

Steve