Range Selection: Drive
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The range selector DRIVE position provides:
- low speed driving.
- acceleration.
- cruise conditions.
- deceleration.
- maximum fuel economy during normal operation.
If the vehicle is not started, there is no forward gear engagement.