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Overdrive ON is the normal position
But if you are towing something or driving in hilly country where the
transmission is constantly shifting from overdrive to drive , then you want to
switch the overdrive off
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Do you have to hit the overdrive button every time you start your 1998 Ford Expedition?
Only if you want to shut off the overdrive feature , because overdrive is the normally allowed position
When do you use the od button on 98 ford expedition?
Anytime you don't want the transmission to shift into overdrive * if you are towing something , or if you are driving in hilly country where the transmission is constantly shifting between drive and overdrive , you can use the button on the end of the gearshift lever on your 1998 Ford Expedition to shut off the overdrive ( the word OFF will light up on the end of your gearshift lever )
What does a flashing green overdrive button mean on a 1998 ford expedition means?
It means you turned it off, usually a little button on the end of the shifter.
What does OVERDRIVE BAND FAILED OFF mean on a 1998 Ford Explorer?
On a 1998 Ford Explorer, Overdrive Band Failed Off means that the vehicle did not shift into Overdrive properly. The band for this gear should be serviced soon.
Should you drive your 1998 ford E250 with overdrive on or off?
Overdrive allowed is the normal position
2001 ford expedition overdrive light should it be on while driving or off?
Normally the overdrive is allowed , so the overdrive OFF light does not light up When the overdrive is switched off , the overdrive OFF light will light up to let you know that the overdrive has been switched off
Why does overdrive light blink off and on 2001 ford expedition?
A malfunction has been detected - get it checked out
What does it mean when your Overdrive off light is flashing on a 2003 Ford Expedition?
According to the 2003 Ford Expedition owners manual : If your Overdrive Off light is flashing : " have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible otherwise damage to your transmission can occur " ( it might just be a sensor )
How do you tell if overdrive is on or off in 97 ford expedition?
On a 1997 Ford Expedition : It may not shift into overdrive until you are travelling around 50 MPH (80 Km/H) and you will see the RPM on the tachometer drop. * If the overdrive has been SWITCHED OFF using the switch on the end of the gearshift lever, then OFF will light up near the end of the gearshift lever.
Do you drive with the overdrive on or off in the 1999 ford expedition Eddie Bauer?
In most cases drive with overdrive especially if maintaining over 45 mph. Take out of overdrive if on slippery pavement
How do you turn overdrive to off position on 1998 ford E250?
On a 1998 Ford E-250 : The transmission control switch is on the end of the gear selector lever Push the button and the word OFF should light up near the end of the lever when the overdrive feature is turned off
How do you get the overdrive to work on your 98 ford expedition?
I have a 99. how do you turn OD off, with wiper control stick button? Is so, could be a fuse or switch.
