FORD 2000 Excursion v.1 - Manual (Page 119)

Forced Downshifts
To gain acceleration in (Overdrive) or Drive (O/D OFF) when
passing another vehicle, push the accelerator to the floor. The
transmission will downshift to the appropriate gear: third, second or first
gear.
Shift strategy (4R100 automatic transmission)
To account for customer driving habits and conditions, your 4R100
automatic transmission electronically controls the shift quality by using
an adaptive learning strategy. The adaptive learning strategy is
maintained by power from the battery. When the battery is disconnected
or a new battery is installed, the transmission must relearn its adaptive
strategy. Optimal shifting will resume within a few hundred kilometers
(miles) of operation.
If the shift quality does not improve within a few hundred
kilometers (miles) of operation, or if the downshifts and other
throttle conditions do not function normally, see your dealer or a
qualified service technician as soon as possible.
POWER TAKE OFF (PTO)
Your vehicle is not designed to be equipped with a Power Take Off
(PTO). For PTO usage, a special transmission case, internal components
and calibration are required. Ford Motor Company does not recommend
the installation of a PTO system.
Damage resulting from the use of a PTO system may not be covered by
your warranty.
Do not subject your Excursion to any auxiliary power take off
applications as this could overheat the fuel tank and increase the
risk of personal injury.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
For important information regarding safe operation of this type
of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter.
When Four–wheel drive (4WD) is engaged, power is supplied to all four
wheels through a transfer case. 4WD power can be selected when
additional driving power is desired.
Driving
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