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Range Selection: Notes

Depending on the vehicle options selected the transmission range selector may have different range positions.

The standard range selector has eight positions: P, R, N, D5, D4, 3, 2, and 1.

Fig 1: Base Range Shifter
G01528618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The optional Select Shift Transmission (SST) range selector has seven positions P, R, N, D5, or D4, + and -. This option will allow the driver to manually upshift and downshift into any gear range.

Fig 2: Optional Range Shifter
G01528619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.