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Old Dec 22, 2015 | 06:58 PM
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Brake switch noise?

The truck in my sig. makes a clicking noise when it's in park and I press the brake pedal down. The click is coming from somewhere up high in the steering column. It doesn't make the click noise in any other gear only in park. Might be normal but I don't remember hearing it before??
 
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Old Dec 22, 2015 | 07:26 PM
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could it be the shift interlock failing [depending on how Ford did it, maybe there is a solenoid that switches in your column that prevents you from shifting out of park unless you press the brake pedal]?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2015 | 07:27 PM
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You have two trucks in your sig. Which one?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2015 | 07:31 PM
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could it be the shift interlock failing [depending on how Ford did it, maybe there is a solenoid that switches in your column that prevents you from shifting out of park unless you press the brake pedal]?

yes you are right about that solenoid Just seems to click a little louder than normal..Everything works fine.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2015 | 07:31 PM
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You have two trucks in your sig. Which one?

It's the 350
 
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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by don123
The truck in my sig. makes a clicking noise when it's in park and I press the brake pedal down. The click is coming from somewhere up high in the steering column. It doesn't make the click noise in any other gear only in park. Might be normal but I don't remember hearing it before??
Hi don123,

Since you're concerned, it wouldn't hurt to mention this noise to your dealer. I'm sure finding out if it's normal or not will give you some peace of mind. How many miles are on your truck?

Crystal
 
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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 08:21 AM
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Sounds pretty normal, brake park interlock solenoid.
But, we can't hear it.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 08:59 AM
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Yep, interlock solenoid. Normal.

Turn the radio up louder.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 09:19 AM
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Went to the dealer this morning. They assured me that this is completely normal. They let me try the brakes on a new truck and it makes the same noise. Thanks for the replies!
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Originally Posted by don123
Went to the dealer this morning. They assured me that this is completely normal. They let me try the brakes on a new truck and it makes the same noise. Thanks for the replies!
Don
Sure thing, Don; I'm glad to hear that your dealership cleared this up for you.

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