Selector lever spring loaded button

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Spring Loaded Button

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

• To move the selector lever from the PARK position, the ignition lock must be turned to the second position, foot brake must be depressed and shift release button pressed in.
• The spring loaded side button must also be pressed, if the lever is moved from:
  • N and D to 2 and 1.
  • 1, 2, D and N to R and P.
  • R to P.

Function -   The O/D indicator lights to tell the driver that the transaxle control has switched to the emergency operating program or that the transmission fluid temperature is too high.