🚨 2019 Ford F-350: Emergency Neutral
The 2019 F-350 Super Duty uses a console-mounted electronic shift-by-wire lever (SelectShift) with integrated shift lock.
🧰 Drafted with AI under the editorial review of Chris Hackleman & Jeff Moore — details like the exact override location may vary by trim; verify visually before prying anything.
⚠️ Chock the wheels first — neutral means the car can roll. Set the parking brake while you work, never stand downhill of the vehicle, and try a 12-volt jump before any override: power fixes most stuck-in-park problems instantly.
The procedure
- Ensure the parking brake is firmly set and wheels are chocked
- Turn the ignition to ON or ACC position if any battery power is available
- Locate the shift-lock override access cover on the driver's side of the shifter assembly near the base
- Use a flathead screwdriver or similar tool to carefully pry off the small rectangular plastic override cover
- Insert a flathead screwdriver or key into the now-exposed override slot
- Press down firmly on the override while simultaneously pressing the brake pedal (if power available) and moving the shifter to Neutral
- If the shifter will not move, ensure you are pressing the override deep enough and that the ignition is in ACC or ON
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular plastic cap on the driver's side (left side) of the center console shifter base, approximately at the 9 o'clock position when viewed from above
With zero electrical power
The electronic shifter requires some electrical power to function. With completely dead battery, you may need to jump-start the vehicle or connect a battery booster pack to get enough power for the shifter electronics. The mechanical override alone may not be sufficient without at least minimal 12V power to the transmission control module. If no power source is available, vehicle must be loaded onto flatbed with wheels free or transmission may need to be manually placed in neutral via transmission linkage access (requires underneath access and specialized knowledge).