My auto transmission is extremely difficult to get out of park... the only reason I don't say it won't is because if you yank hard enough, repeatedly -- it eventually jumps out.

I've disassembled the shifter to check the push button release, this clears fine and doesn't hamper shifting from other gears. I see no evidence of a brake shift lock (servo, cable, etc.) and thought that newer trucks with these had a key slot for emergency release... which this one does not.

Does anyone know if the gear position sensor doubles for this function? (I know that it prevents "starting" the truck unless in Park or Neutral) or do I have a problem elsewhere? I've looked at the linkage from underneath and can't see anything visibly wrong.

Thanks for any suggestions!

Bryan
Dallas, TX