To check if the shift tube is broken, you would need to remove the center console of your vehicle and inspect the shift tube. If it is broken, you would need to replace it in order to get your vehicle out of park.
Here are the steps on how to remove the center console of a 1997 Ford E-150:
1. Remove the two screws located at the front of the center console.
2. Open the center console lid and remove the two screws located at the back of the console.
3. Lift up the center console and remove it from the vehicle.
4. Inspect the shift tube. If it is broken, you will need to replace it.
To replace the shift tube, you will need the following tools:
* Socket set
* Screwdriver
* Pliers
* Replacement shift tube
Here are the steps on how to replace the shift tube:
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the gearshift knob.
3. Remove the bolts that hold the shift tube in place.
4. Remove the shift tube from the vehicle.
5. Install the new shift tube.
6. Replace the bolts that hold the shift tube in place.
7. Reinstall the gearshift knob.
8. Connect the negative battery terminal.
Once you have replaced the shift tube, your vehicle should be able to shift out of park.
