There's a TSB published by ford for this condition. It's caused by a binding shifter button.
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TSB
07-14-7
- KEY STUCK IN IGNITION / SHIFTER BINDING CONDITION
Publication Date: July 6, 2007
FORD:
2006-2007 Fusion
LINCOLN:
2006 Zephyr
MERCURY:
2006-2007 Milan
This article supersedes TSB
07-2-1 to update the Part List.
ISSUE:
Some 2006-2007 Fusion, Milan and 2006 Zephyr vehicles built before 9/4/2006 may exhibit a customer concern of the ignition key getting trapped or a shifter slider binding condition. Most of the key trapped conditions are caused due to a binding shifter button which does not allow the pawl to contact the park detect switch.
ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
If the key will not release from the ignition cylinder lock follow the Key Trapped procedure. On vehicles with a hard-to-shift shift lever into park or slider bunching/binding then follow the Shifter Slider Binding procedure.
Key Trapped:
- Actuate knob button 5-10 times, observe for binding or sticky condition.
- Replace knob assembly if the knob sticks following Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-05.
NOTE:
WHEN REPLACING THE SHIFT KNOB DO NOT REUSE THE SCREWS. REMOVE AND DISCARD THE SCREWS. INSTALL TWO NEW SCREWS AND TIGHTEN TO 18 LB-IN (2 N-m). DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE SCREWS OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
Shifter Slider Binding:
- If shifter slider is bunched up or binding, replace bezel assembly following WSM, Section 307-05.
NOTE:
WHEN REPLACING THE BEZEL, CARE NEEDS TO BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK OVERRIDE TAB IS PROPERLY ALIGNED INTO ITS GUIDE. REFER TO FIGURE 1.
Figure 1 - Article 07-14-7
NOTE:
WHEN REINSTALLING THE SHIFT KNOB DO NOT REUSE THE SCREWS. REMOVE AND DISCARD THE SCREWS. INSTALL TWO NEW SCREWS AND TIGHTEN TO 18 LB-IN (2 N-m). DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE SCREWS OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
NOTE:
IF OVERRIDE CAP IS DAMAGED DURING REPAIR, IT IS AVAILABLE SEPARATELY.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
6E5Z-7D443-B
Bezel Asy-Black w/FNR5 Trans (Fusion-Milan)
6E5Z-7D443-C
Bezel Asy-Black w/Aisin F21 Trans (Fusion-Milan)
6H6Z-7D443-A
Bezel Asy-Satin Nickel (Zephyr)
6E5Z-7213-C
Knob Asy-Black (Fusion-Milan)
6H6Z-7213-A
Knob Asy-Charcoal (Zephyr)
6H6Z-7213-B
Knob Asy-Charcoal-OD (Zephyr)
6E5Z-7A214-B
Override Cap-Black (Fusion-Milan)
6H6Z-7A214-A
Override Cap-Satin Nickel (Zephyr)
W790088-S901
Screw (2 Req)
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
071407A
2006-2007 Fusion, Milan And 2006 Zephyr: Replace Knob Assembly, Includes Time To Diagnose And Verify Repair (Do Not Use With 04536A, 04536B, 7213A)
0.3 Hr.
071407B
2006-2007 Fusion, Milan and 2006 Zephyr: Replace Bezel Assembly Includes Time To Diagnose And Verify Repair (Do Not Use With 04536A, 04536B, 7213A)
0.4 Hr.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.
CONDITION CODE
7213
69
NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.
Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company
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