🚨 2020 Ford Figo: Emergency Neutral
The 2020 Ford Figo uses a conventional floor-mounted console shifter with electronic shift lock controlled by the brake-light switch.
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⚠️ 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
- Set the parking brake firmly and chock the wheels
- Turn the ignition to the ON position if battery power is available
- Locate the shift lock override slot - it is a small rectangular opening with a plastic cap near the base of the shifter console, typically on the right side or front-right of the shifter base
- Use a flat-blade screwdriver or similar tool to pry off the small plastic cap covering the override slot
- Insert the screwdriver or a key into the override slot and press down firmly while simultaneously pulling the shifter button and moving the shifter to Neutral
- If the vehicle has NO battery power, you must use the mechanical override - press down in the override slot and move the shifter without ignition power
Shift-lock override location
Small rectangular slot with plastic cap near the shifter base on the right or front-right side of the console - exact position may vary slightly by trim
With zero electrical power
With zero battery power, the mechanical shift lock override still functions. Press down in the override slot while moving the shifter to Neutral. The shifter will move mechanically without any electrical power needed for the override mechanism itself.