First Position

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Excursion. 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.