Driving – FORD 1999 E-450 User Manual

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R (Reverse)

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

(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) (the word OFF) on the
end of the gearshift lever will
illuminate.

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 (the word OFF) will illuminate on the

gearshift lever. 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 (the word OFF) will no longer be illuminated.

OVERDRIVE

OFF

OVERDRIVE

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