1996 Ford Windstar Owner's Manual - Page 239

Driving Your Windstar Driving When to use N (Neutral) In N (Neutral), the wheels of the transaxle are not locked. Your vehicle will roll freely, even on the slightest incline, unless the parking brake or brakes are on. When to use j Overdrive Overdrive is the normal driving position. When the gearshift lever is placed in j Overdrive , and the Overdrive Off button has not been pressed, the vehicle will automatically upshift to second, third and fourth gears. The transaxle will shift into the correct gear when the right speed is reached. When to use D (Drive) - with the Overdrive Off button activated You will notice that there is only one drive position on your gearshift indicator (instead of Drive and Overdrive). However, you will find a button and an indicator light located on the gearshift lever. Push in the button on the end of the lever and the OVERDRIVE OFF light on the end of the gearshift lever will illuminate. With the OVERDRIVE OFF light illuminated, the transaxle will operate in first, second and third gears and will not shift into fourth gear. Operating in Drive (OVERDRIVE OFF light illuminated) provides more engine braking than Overdrive for descending hills or city driving. Overdrive button location 237