2001 ford mustang automatic gear select will not go out of park

[mccaviglia]

I have a 2001 ford mustang v6 auto with 81 k for miles. The other day the button for on the gear shift will not go in. How can I remedy this problem?

[cjones]

sounds like the shift interlock is not working properly.

check fuses #17 and #35 both are 15Amp.

do your brake lights work?? if not, check fuse #33 15Amp and check the Brake pedal postion switch

[mccaviglia]

Thank you for your advice. I will check that out. I thought the shift interlock might be the problem, but it seems like the button you press in is sticking and it was taking a few minutes, literally to manipulate the button in, then when I moved the leather wrapping up and down it seems like it permantly lodged it.

[cjones]

if you believe the leather boot jammed it then take the boot and trim off and see if it is blocking/jamming it.