How do I quickly determine if the problem is the shifter bushing and not the starter or battery?

Documented on the 2018 Ford Fusion build

Published July 25, 2026

First check battery voltage and basic starter power.

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First check battery voltage and basic starter power. Then try starting in NEUTRAL while someone observes the actual selector movement; if it starts in NEUTRAL but not PARK, suspect a shifter linkage or bushing issue. Scanning for PRNDL/position codes also helps.

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