P07E6 code meaning
Stuck in Park
What P07E6 means
With shift-by-wire or park-by-wire, P, R, N and D are requested electrically (buttons, rotary selector, automatic park on shutdown) and an actuator moves the selector shaft or the park pawl; the module compares the requested with the range actually reached. P07E6 means park cannot be left: the pawl stays engaged or its position feedback keeps reporting P. Ford documents it on the HF45 hybrid transmission (2023–24 Escape, 2022–24 Maverick), where the inverter control module monitors the park actuator – the P on the rotary selector flashes, the wrench lamp comes on and an internally failed actuator is replaced (about 13–14 h) – and on the 2024–25 Mach-E, where a high resistance in the park motor ground is fixed with new software and a ground harness. Maserati lists it for the MC20 dual-clutch gearbox. Ford keeps it off the MIL; GM tables do not list it.
P07E6 at a glance
- Check engine lightUsually not
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modeNot expected
- Repair difficultyHard
- Typical labor1.5 to 14 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of P07E6
- Vehicle stays in P and cannot be driven away
- P flashes on the selector, P in the cluster dark
- Wrench lamp or 'Service vehicle soon'
Common causes of P07E6
- Most likelyPark lock actuator failed internally
- PossibleHigh resistance at the park motor ground
- PossibleControl module software
- Less likelyLow system voltage
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Park lock actuatorPark position sensorElectronic range selectorTransmission control module
What each part of P07E6 means
| P | Powertrain system: engine, fuel system, ignition, emissions and transmission. |
| 0 | Generic code: it means the same on every make (SAE standard). |
| 7 | Area: transmission. |
| E6 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note P07E6 and any other codes stored with it: several codes together often point to one cause.
- Check for loose connectors and damaged wiring around the parts the code names.
- Check open recalls for your car: some faults are fixed for free by the dealer. Enter your VIN.
- Clear the code only after the repair. If it comes back, the fault is still there.
Buying a used car? Scan it for stored codes before you pay. A recently cleared memory can hide a problem.
Questions about P07E6
What does P07E6 mean?
P07E6 means "Stuck in Park". With shift-by-wire or park-by-wire, P, R, N and D are requested electrically (buttons, rotary selector, automatic park on shutdown) and an actuator moves the selector shaft or the park pawl; the module compares the requested with the range actually reached. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with P07E6?
P07E6 does not normally turn on the check engine light by itself. Watch for the symptoms above and have it checked soon.
Will P07E6 fail an emissions test?
P07E6 is not an emissions code, so on its own it usually does not fail an emissions test. Other stored codes or a lit check engine light still can.
How hard is P07E6 to fix?
Difficulty: hard. A typical repair takes 1.5 to 14 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will P07E6 clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.