🚨 2016 Ford Figo: Emergency Neutral
The 2016 Figo (marketed in certain regions) has a console-mounted traditional PRNDL shifter with electronic 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 vehicle is on level ground and the parking brake is firmly engaged.
- Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine) if you have any battery power remaining.
- Firmly press and hold the brake pedal.
- Locate the shift lock override—look for a small cap-covered slot near the shifter base, typically on the left side or front of the shifter console.
- Use a flathead screwdriver or the metal key blade to remove the cap.
- Insert the screwdriver or key into the override slot and press down firmly while simultaneously pressing the shifter button and moving the shifter to Neutral.
- If no electrical power is available and the override does not release the shifter, you may need to load the vehicle onto a flatbed.
Shift-lock override location
Small cap-covered slot near the shifter base, generally on the left side or forward edge of the shifter console area.
With zero electrical power
With a completely dead battery, attempt to turn the ignition key to ON (some residual power may remain briefly). If the shifter remains mechanically locked despite using the override, the vehicle will need to be loaded onto a flatbed with drive wheels off the ground.