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03 Mustang Shifter issues

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jamesnewton

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Hey guys,

I have a 03 Mustang GT Automatic and lately the shifter has been a pain to move from park

When I push the brake all the way and try to pull the shifter into reverse, it does not want to go... I have to wiggle it very hard just to get it to go in gear.

Also, when going into park from reverse, there is a slight resistance...

Any idea what this could be? I don't know if it's the winter weather or not

Thanks!
 

LarsD

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I just heard of this happening to a coworker's friends car. I can't remember exactly what it was, I *think* the shifter had to be replaced.
 

GDawg

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Have you checked your transmission fluid level?
 
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GDawg said:
Have you checked your transmission fluid level?
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Actually no, do you think this would have anything at all to do with it?

I only have the issue with park.. either shifting out of it or going back in
 

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could be a bad brake light switch.
 
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RedDaemon said:
could be a bad brake light switch.
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It's weird because the lights work fine?
 
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