1996 Ford Windstar Owner's Manual - Page 240
1996 Ford Windstar Manual
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To return the transaxle to the normal Overdrive operation, press the OVERDRIVE ON/OFF button again. Use this button to select Overdrive or Overdrive Off whenever you drive your vehicle. The transaxle will be in the "overdrive on" mode when the vehicle is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off. NOTE: If the O/D OFF indicator light is flashing on and off repeatedly when the vehicle is started, there is a transaxle electronic system malfunction. Contact your dealer as soon as possible. When to use 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) when driving on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades. This position provides Second and First gear operation only. When to use 1 (First) Use 1 (First) to provide maximum engine braking on steep downgrades. Upshifts from First can be made by manually shifting to 2 (Second) or j (Overdrive). 1 (First) gear provides only first gear operation. If you select First while driving at higher speeds, the transaxle will shift to 2 (Second), and then downshift to 1 (First) after the vehicle decelerates to the proper speed. Parking Always come to a complete stop before you shift into P (Park). This position locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from turning. To securely latch the gearshift in the P (Park) position, pull it toward you, push it completely counterclockwise against the stop, and then push it toward the instrument panel. 238