Manual M Position

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford Transit Connect. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

In M position:

the transmission provides maximum engine braking.
gears 1 through 6 (6F35) or 1 through 8 (8F35) are available.
the driver must manually shift the transmission to gears 1 through 6 (6F35) or 1 through 8 (8F35) using the SelectShift™ switch located on the selector lever knob.