# '99 Escort ZX2

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-escort-zx2/5757>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [October 10, 2007, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-escort-zx2/5757 "2007-10-10T13:27:56Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![lgscott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c68b51/32.png) [@lgscott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lgscott)\
**Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-escort-zx2/5757/1 "2007-10-10T13:27:56Z")

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My Escort has just started getting cranky when I try to put it in park to shut off the engine. Tried wiggling, jiggling, found the most effective technique was a gentle slam. Any idea what would cause this? My first thought would be the linkage, but that would be nothing more than a wild guess. Second thought is some electronic thing. I hate electronic things in my cars. I know they’re good, but… Thanks!

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**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\
**Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-escort-zx2/5757/2 "2007-10-10T13:30:25Z")

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I’d have someone check the adjustment on the shift cable/linkage. Keep slamming and you will make it worse.

Is the button on the shifter working properly?

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**Author:** ![lgscott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c68b51/32.png) [@lgscott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lgscott)\
**Post date:** [October 10, 2007, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-escort-zx2/5757/3 "2007-10-10T14:27:45Z")

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Yes, the button is smooth, no sticking.