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Question posted by etburks on September 8th, 2021

How To Release A Stuck Gear Shift In A 1998 Lincoln Continental

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Answer #1: Posted by SonuKumar on September 8th, 2021 9:38 AM

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How do you release a stuck shift lock release?

How to Release a STUCK Shift Lock Release

Engage the emergency brake / parking brake. ...

Find the shift lock override slot. ...

Insert a key, nail file, or screwdriver into the slot. ...

Press the brake pedal while you are pressing down on the override,

Shift gears as you normally would.

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