Push Button Start-Shift To Park Or Transmission Not In Park Message-Discharged Battery/Unable To Remove Key (17-2219)

WARNING: This page is about the Explorer Base, 2.0L Eng VIN 9, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2017-12-14
Reference number: 17-2219

PUSH BUTTON START-SHIFT TO PARK OR TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK MESSAGE-DISCHARGED BATTERY/UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 17-2219, Date of Issue: December 14, 2017

FORD:	2011-2017 Edge, Explorer, Flex, Police Interceptor - Sedan, Taurus
LINCOLN:	2011-2016 MKS; 2011-2017 MKT; 2011-2015 MKX

Superceded Bulletin(s): 15-0047, Date of Issue: December 14, 2017

NOTE: This bulletin supersedes 15-0047. Reason for update: New Part/Procedure For Same Condition

SUMMARY

The article supersedes TSB 15-0047 to direct all repairs to the updated service procedures now available through the online Workshop Manual.

ISSUE

Some 2011-2015 MKX, 2011-2016 MKS, and 2011-2017 Edge/Explorer/MKT/Flex/Taurus built with a floor shift selector lever and push button start models may exhibit a Shift To Park message, Transmission Not In Park message displayed while the shifter is in park position, or unable to remove the integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT), or a discharged battery due to the Shift to Park light remaining illuminated.

ACTION

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

PARTS

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number	Description	Quantity
GT4Z-3F988-B	Shifter Kit - Park Detect Switch, 2011-2014 Edge/2011-2015 MKX/Explorer	1
G2GZ-3F988-B	Shifter Kit - Park Detect Switch, 2015-2017 Edge	1
GA8Z-3F988-B	Shifter Kit - Park Detect Switch, 2011-2017 Flex	1
GG1Z-3F988-B	Shifter Kit - Park Detect Switch, 2011-2017 Taurus	1
GE9Z-3F988-B	Shifter Kit - Park Detect Switch, 2011-2016 MKS/2011-2017 MKT	1
GB5Z-3F988-B	Shifter Kit - Park Detect Switch, 2016-2017 Explorer	1

Warranty Status: Information Only.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Refer to the updated service procedures located in the online Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-05 to service the park detect switch on push button start vehicles or shifter assembly on key start vehicles and Powertrain Control/Emission Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual.