First Position
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford RV Cutaway, 2002 Ford Econoline, 2002 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2002 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2002 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
If this position is selected at normal road speeds, the transmission will shift into second gear, then into first when the vehicle reaches a speed within 1st gear range.
This position provides:
- First gear operation only.
- Engine braking for descending steep grades.