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How do I put a Ford Focus in neutral with a dead battery?
I have a Ford Focus with a dead battery. Unfortunately, it’s in such a position that I can’t reach the battery to take it out or charge it. It also won’t let me shift into neutral. What’s the trick to putting a Ford Focus in neutral if it has a dead battery?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Here’s how to shift a Ford Focus with a dead battery to neutral:
- From the driver’s seat, find the plate with gear symbols (like D, N, and R) around the gear shift.
- Pry up this plate with a flathead screwdriver. You should see a little white lever in the compartment underneath.
- Push this lever forward with your screwdriver.
- As you hold it in place, use your other hand to shift the car into neutral.
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