Having trouble shifting out of park? If it's not your brake switch acting up then it is probably this shift interlock solenoid. Unfortunately while it is visible once you remove the lower steering wheel cover, you have to remove the steering wheel and clockspring just to access it.

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0:00 2008 Ford Crown Victoria P71 Police Interceptor
0:05 other possibilities
0:43 remove panel under steering wheel
1:01 alternate socket sizes
1:51 location of shift interlock solenoid
2:30 disconnect battery
2:49 how to remove driver airbag
3:21 airbag off and trick to remove
4:12 disconnect electrical connectors
4:51 torx t20 and t50 bolts
5:50 pulling steering wheel with puller
6:27 remove the clockspring
7:58 metal panel removed and now remove the solenoid
8:57 reassembly reverse of removal
9:52 how to change out shifter if you want
10:12 clockspring installation
11:04 reconnect electrical
11:21 torque to 22-33 ft-lb
12:05 reinstall driver side airbag
13:17 looking at the old solenoid and seeing if I can fix it
14:03 it works!
14:18 demonstration of solenoid working off vehicle

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