2002 Explorer XLT with seized engine will not shift out of PARK. What must I do to move this to neutral?

Asked by drew7ster Feb 02, 2015 at 05:00 PM about the 2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2002 Explorer XLT 4WD, with an apparently seized 4.0 v6. I need to move the vehicle to replace the engine. What is required to move the transmission to Neutral as the battery is disconnected and the vehicle will not start? I can reconnect the battery of course. It would not shift when the battery was attached.

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crumbob answered 9 years ago

on the steering column orr on the floor shifter

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drew7ster answered 9 years ago

This is an on-the-column shifter

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James answered 9 years ago

drop the drive-shaft it has to be done for the swap anyway

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OJ answered 9 years ago

On my 2003 a battery has to be in the vehicle for it to be taken out of park. If you have a battery connect it and it will probably move.

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