Ford 2011 E-450 v.2 User Manual download pdf (Page 199)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION

Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic

transmission

Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducing

fuel usage during coasting or deceleration. When you take your foot off

the accelerator pedal and the vehicle begins to slow down the torque

converter clutch locks up and aggressively shuts off fuel flow to the

engine while decelerating. This fuel economy benefit may be perceived

as a light to medium braking sensation when removing your foot from

the accelerator pedal.

This vehicle is equipped with an adaptive transmission shift strategy.

Adaptive transmission shift strategy offers the optimal transmission

operation and shift quality. When the vehicle’s battery has been

disconnected for any type of service or repair, the transmission will need

to relearn the normal shift strategy parameters, much like having to reset

your radio stations when your vehicle battery has been disconnected.

The adaptive transmission shift strategy allows the transmission to

relearn these operating parameters. This learning process could take

several transmission upshifts and downshifts; during this learning

process, slightly firmer shifts may occur. After this learning process,

normal shift feel and shift scheduling will resume.

P (Park)

This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from

turning.

To put your vehicle in gear:

1. Start the engine

2. Press the brake pedal

3. Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear

To put your vehicle in P (Park):

1. Come to a complete stop

2. Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park)

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Ford 2011 E-450 v.2 User Manual Page 199