Driving – FORD 2008 Expedition v.1 User Manual

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• Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear. If your vehicle is

equipped with a floor-shift transmission, press the gearshift lever
release button (on the front of the lever) while shifting into the
desired gear.

To put your vehicle in P (Park):
• Come to a complete stop
• Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park)

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and

remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.

R (Reverse)

With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R
(Reverse).

N (Neutral)

With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.

D (Drive) with Overdrive

The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through six except in 4L where transmission
operates in gears two through six.

D (Drive) without Overdrive

Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch
on the end of the gearshift lever (column-shift transmission) or on the
side of the gearshift lever (floor-shift transmission).
• Column-shift transmission

2008 Expedition (exd)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Driving

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