Driving – FORD 2004 Expedition v.1 User Manual

Page 213

Advertising
background image

(Overdrive)

The normal driving position for the
best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through four.

(Overdrive) can be deactivated

by pressing the transmission control
switch (TCS) on the end of the
gearshift lever.

The transmission control indicator
light (TCIL) will illuminate in the
instrument cluster.

Drive – Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission
control switch (TCS) on the end of the gearshift lever with the gearshift
in the

position. The TCIL will illuminate in the instrument cluster.

Transmission operates in gears one through three.

(Drive) provides

more engine braking than

(Overdrive) and is useful when:

• driving with a heavy load.
• towing a trailer up or down steep hills.
• additional engine downhill braking is desired. If towing a trailer, refer

to Driving while you tow in the Trailer towing section.

To return to

(Overdrive) mode, press the transmission control switch

(TCS). The TCIL will no longer be illuminated.

Each time the vehicle is started, the transmission will automatically
return to normal overdrive mode.

Every time the vehicle is shut off and restarted, you must press the
transmission control switch to cancel overdrive operation if driving in
overdrive is not desired.

2 (Second)

Use 2 (Second) to start-up on
slippery roads or to provide
additional engine braking on
downgrades.

O/D

OFF

2004 Expedition (exd)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English
(fus)

Driving

213

Advertising