Range Selection

This transaxle has 5 range positions: P, R, N, D and M for vehicle equipped with SelectShift ™.

Selector Lever - 6F50/6F55 

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

In the park position:

• there is no power flow through the transaxle.
• the parking pawl locks the final drive.
• the engine may be started.
• the ignition key may be removed.

Reverse 

In the REVERSE position:

• the vehicle may be operated in a rearward direction, at a reduced gear ratio.
• engine braking will occur.

Neutral 

In the NEUTRAL position:

• there is no power flow through the transaxle.
• the output shaft is not held and is free to turn.
• the engine may be started.

Drive Position With Grade Assist 

DRIVE is the normal position for most forward driving.

Drive provides:

• automatic shifts - 1st through 6th gears.
• apply and release of the TCC.
• maximum fuel economy during normal operation

Manual M Position (vehicles equipped with SelectShift ™) 

In manual M position:

• the transaxle provides maximum engine braking.
• gears 1 through 6 are available.
• 1st through 5th gears are available upon deceleration.
• the driver can manually shift the transaxle to gears 1 through 6 using the SelectShift ™ switch located on the selector lever knob.
• upshifts will have to be shifted manually using the SelectShift™ switch on the selector lever.
• grade assist is activated.
• the transaxle will select gears that will provide the engine braking desired, based on the vehicle inputs, this will increase engine rpm during engine braking.
• the transmission will make all downshifts.