Range Selection: Overdrive
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Overdrive is the normal position for most forward driving.
The OVERDRIVE ((D)) position provides:
- automatic shifts 1-5 and 5-1.
- apply and release of the torque converter clutch.
- maximum fuel economy during normal operation.
- engine braking in 5th gear.