🚨 2015 Lincoln MKS: Emergency Neutral
The 2015 Lincoln MKS uses a traditional floor-mounted console shifter with electronic shift interlock.
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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
- Ensure the vehicle is on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition to the ON position (or press START button without brake pedal twice) to enable accessory power if battery has sufficient charge
- Locate the shift lock override slot - it is a small covered opening on the upper right side of the shifter base, near where the shifter lever meets the console
- Use a flathead screwdriver or the metal key blade to remove the small rubber or plastic cap covering the override slot
- Insert the screwdriver or key firmly into the override slot and press down while simultaneously pulling the shifter button and moving the shifter to Neutral
- Keep the override depressed until the shifter is fully in Neutral position
Shift-lock override location
Upper right side of shifter base, small covered slot adjacent to the shifter lever - cap must be removed first
With zero electrical power
With completely dead battery, the shift lock override is mechanical and will still function. You do not need electrical power to use the override slot. However, you may need to manually unlock the steering column if equipped with push-button start by inserting the mechanical key and turning to unlock position.