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You dont understand the meaning of the overdrive button in a 98 ford windstar when is it on or off?
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∙ 16y ago
Overdrive affects the transmission and is used only for highway travel speeds AND it effectively reduces the RPM (Revolutions per Minute) by making the transmission use 'higher' gearing and is supposed to increase MPG (eg., motor doesn't have to work as hard as normal setting and therefore reduces the 'load' on the motor) It should not be used for anything except highway travel/speeds as at lower speeds it will actually increase the 'work' the engine has to perform and return slower response and lower MPG. Many auto mfg's build in a RPM limit and the auto will not engage OD if the proper conditions are not reached. This info will be in the users manual or you can ask the dealer service dept mgr.
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How does the overdrive button work on a Ford Windstar?
Pressing it will disable the overdrive.
Your Ford Windstar over drive does not work?
The overdrive in the Windstar could have an internal problem, or the control from the overdrive button may not work. Run a check of computer codes to see if a problem shows up.
Where is the overdrive switch located on a 1998 Ford Windstar?
there is a button on the end of th gear shift that you simply push in..
How do you use the overdrive on a 98 ford windstar?
you push the button at the end of the gearshift to engage it, its for towing vehicles or carrying a good size load I think you have it backwards. It is by default in overdrive. Pushing the button on the end of the gear selector will disable overdrive. You would want to disable it to pull heavy loads or if you are in a hilly area, especially at lower speeds.
Do you have to push the overdrive button on your 1998 Toyota Sienna?
yes i have overdrive button
What does it mean the OD off indicator light flashes on a 2000 ford windstar?
It means the overdrive is turned off... it's typically a button on the side of the transmission shift column.
Where is the overdrive button on a 1996 Toyota tercel?
overdrive button is located on gear shifter on automatice transmission.
Where is the overdrive button located on a Toyota Camry?
On a Toyota Camry, the overdrive button will be located either on or near the shifter. It will read 'overdrive' or 'O/D.'
How does the overdrive button work on a dodge truck 1999?
When you push the button in, a signal is sent to the PCM to "block" overdrive.When you push the button in, a signal is sent to the PCM to "block" overdrive.
How do you turn overdrive on in Hyundai accent?
Push in the overdrive button(located on the gear shift knob - below the shifter button).
On a 1994 Mazda 626 How do get the button on the shifter to switch back over to automatic from overdrive it is stuck in overdrive and when you push the button it won't switch back?
The button does not switch from Overdrive to Automatic. The button just turns the overdrive off. Overdrive is not a separate drive system as your question implies. Normally you leave the car in overdrive mode. That way the transmission shifts into overdrive at highway speeds, thus saving fuel. If you are saying the transmission is stuck in overdrive and it will not disengage then seek out a A/T professional.
What does the Od light on a Toyota tacoma dash mean?
OD means Overdrive. The light is on because you have disengaged the Overdrive. The button is on the shift lever on the side. Push that button to engage the overdrive.
