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Driving – FORD 2004 E-450 v.3 User Manual

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D (Drive) with Overdrive

D (Drive) with Overdrive is the normal driving position for the best fuel
economy. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and
downshifts through gears one through five.

D (Drive) without Overdrive

D (Drive) without Overdrive can be
activated by pressing the
transmission control switch (TCS)
on the end of the gearshift lever.

• This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive.
• The OFF lamp on the gearshift

lever is illuminated.

• Provides engine braking.
• Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to

other gears. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer
towing and when engine braking is required.

• To return to O/D (Overdrive), press the transmission control switch.

The OFF lamp on the gearshift lever will not be illuminated.

• O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned

off.

3 (Third)

Transmission operates up to third gear only.

Used for improved traction on slippery roads. Selecting 3 (Third)
provides additional engine braking.

2 (Second)

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

1 (First)
• Provides maximum engine braking.
• Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever.
• The transmission will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; it

will downshift to a lower gear and then shift into 1 (First) when the
vehicle reaches slower speeds.

OVERDRIVE

OFF

OVERDRIVE

2004 Econoline (eco)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English
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