First Position
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 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.