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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, 4, 3, 2 and 1.

Fig 1: Identifying Base Range Shifter
G04008708Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Optional Range Shifter
G03997138Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.