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quickly when the vehicle is first driven and has
not reached normal operating temperature.
The PCM also controls the transmission’s Torque
Converter Clutch to further raise vehicle
performance and fuel economy. The Torque
Converter Clutch will engage when the
transmission operating temperature and other
conditions determined by the PCM have been
met. Engagement of the clutch may be noted as
a decrease in engine speed after an upshift has
completed or when the driver has depressed the
throttle while driving at a steady road speed.
To help in troubleshooting, the PCM continually
performs self-tests on the electronic control
system and if any faults are detected, will store
them in memory. The Transmission Control
Indicator Light (TCIL), which is located on the
gearshift lever, may flash steadily if a
malfunction has been detected. If the TCIL is
flashing, contact your Ford dealer as soon as
possible. If this condition persists, damage to the
transmission could occur.
NOTE:
The word “OFF” located on the end of
the gearshift lever is the transmission
control indicator light (TCIL).
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
Your vehicle’s gearshift is on the steering
column. The Transmission Control Switch and
indicator light are located on the end of the
gearshift lever. You can put the gearshift in any
of the several positions.
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The positions of the column-mounted gearshift
Transmission Control Switch and indicator light (located
on the gearshift lever)
R
WARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.
Once you place the gearshift securely into
position, gradually release the brake pedal and
use the accelerator as necessary.
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NOTE:
Your vehicle is equipped with a
brake-shift interlock feature. This
feature prevents you from shifting
from P (Park) unless you have the
brake pedal depressed. (The ignition
must be in the ON position.) If you
cannot shift from P (Park) with the
brake pedal depressed:
1.
Apply the parking brake.
2.
Remove the key.
3.
Insert the key and rotate one position
clockwise (ignition in the OFF position).
4.
Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted to P
(Park), you must repeat the previous steps.)
5.
Start the vehicle.
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titled
Servicing Your Bronco
in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
R
WARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
R (Reverse)
With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position,
the vehicle will move backward. You should
always come to a complete stop before shifting
into or out of R (Reverse).
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Driving
When to use
j
(Overdrive)
This is the normal driving position. As the
vehicle picks up speed, automatic upshifts to
second, third and fourth gears will occur when
j
Overdrive is chosen on the selector and the
transmission control switch has not been
pressed. The transmission will shift into the
correct gear when the right speed is achieved,
for the accelerator pedal position you have
chosen.
When to use Drive
You will note that there isn’t a drive position on
your gearshift indicator. However, you will find
a Transmission Control Switch and an indicator
light labeled “Overdrive” located on the end of
the gearshift lever. Press this switch and the
word “OFF” will illuminate on the shift lever
knob. With the word “OFF” illuminated, the
transmission will operate in gears one through
three. Operating in the Overdrive “OFF” mode
gives more engine braking than Overdrive and
is useful for descending hills or when towing.
Transmission Control Switch and indicator light (located
on the gearshift lever)
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