Shift Patterns: Downshifts
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Under certain conditions, the transaxle will downshift automatically to a lower gear range (without moving the selector lever). There are 3 categories of automatic downshifts: coastdown, torque demand and forced or kickdown shifts.