Shifty Lincoln

Feb. 25, 2020
Some 2011-2015 Lincoln MKX and 2011-2016 MKS vehicles built with a floor shift selector lever and push button start may exhibit a Shift to Park message, Transmission Not in Park message displayed while the shifter is in the park position, or unable to remove the integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT), or a discharged battery due to the Shift to Park light remaining illuminated. 

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

Refer to the updated service procedures in the online workshop manual, section 307-05 to service the park detect switch on push button start vehicles; or shifter assembly on key-start vehicles.

P/N …………………..… PARTS

GT4Z-3F988-B............. shifter kit – park detect switch, MKX

GE9Z-3F988-B..............shifter kit – park detect switch, MKS

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