Ford-o-matics and other from the fifties and early sixties starts out in 2nd. You'll have to put it in L and/or flat out the throttle to get it in to 1st gear.
Transmissions not shifting out of second gear.
It tells you your second gear start switch is on. When on, that switch makes the transmission not use first gear. This is good for icy winter conditions.
Some can be started in this gear, yes.
Quite possibly a worn second gear clutch pack.
Not really enough info given to diagnose your problem. BUT, here's a possibility: IF it is an automatic transmission AND it won't shift out of second gear - second gear is a safety default called the "limp-home" mode. If the transmission is failing it will automatically lock into that gear so that you will at least be be able to get it to home or a repair facility. Transmissions are usually NOT a do-it-yourslef item, and it will probably have to be diagnosed by a mechanic.
Not sure what you are referring to. On some transmissions it is the highest gear on others (8 and 9 speeds) it is a low gear.Not sure what you are referring to. On some transmissions it is the highest gear on others (8 and 9 speeds) it is a low gear.
Ford has produced the Econoline since 1961. They came with many different engines, transmissions, gear ratios, etc. Be more specific.
The switched labeled SGS stands for "Second Gear Start". This allows you to start off in second gear when accellerating.
No, just automatic transmissions. Manual transmissions do not need to be cooled as they are just a gear box with heavy gear oil in them.
2003 Ford wind star LX mini van does change to second gear except when placed on 2 and it does not speed.
it does not move when in gear
When you start out in first gear on a slippery surface, the high torque from the gear multiplication makes the road wheels slip easily.With second gear start activated (or using the 2 position on Ford or Kia vehicles), the gear ratio is different. Now the slippage tends to occur in the torque converter before the road wheels slip.Be sure to switch off the second gear start when you have good pavement. Otherwise, you can overheat the transmission.I have been using this for winter driving since 1994.Note that the 2 position on GM, Chrysler, and Hyundai vehicles does NOT prevent the car from starting in first gear.