Ford 2000 F-150 User Manual download pdf (Page 146)

(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.

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.

OVERDRIVE OFF

OVERDRIVE

Driving

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Ford 2000 F-150 User Manual Page 146