2018-F150-Owner's Manual

Transmission

TowMode

Drive (D) Drive (D) is the normal driving position for the best fuel economy, and allows automaticupshiftsanddownshifts through all available gears. Manual (M) with Floor-shifter With the gearshift lever inmanual (M), the driver can change gears up or down as desired. Bymoving the gearshift lever from drive position drive (D) to manual (M) you now have control of selecting the gear you desire using buttons on the shift lever. See Understanding your SelectShift Automatic™ transmission later in this section. To return to normal drive (D) position, move the gearshift lever back to drive (D). The transmission operates in all available gears. Third (3) with Column-shifter (6-speed) Transmission operates in third (3) gear only. Use third (3) gear for improved Transmission operates in second (2) gear only. Use second (2) gear to start-up on slippery roads. First (1) (6-speed) • Transmission operates in first (1) gear only. • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • Does not downshift into first (1) gear at high speeds; allows for first (1) gear when vehicle reaches slower speeds. traction on slippery roads. Second (2) (6-speed)

E161509 To activate towmode, press the button on the gearshift lever until tow mode is selected. The indicator light illuminates in the instrument cluster when the system becomes active. The tow mode feature: • Moves upshifts tohigher engine speeds to reduce the frequency of transmission shifting. • Provides engine braking in all forward gears, which slows your vehicle and assists you in controlling your vehicle when descending a grade. • Depending on driving conditions and load conditions, may downshift the transmission, slow your vehicle and control your vehicle speed when descending a hill, without pressing the accelerator pedal. The amount of downshift braking provided varies based upon the amount you press the brake pedal. The tow mode feature improves transmission operation when towing a trailer or a heavy load. All transmission gear ranges are available when using tow mode. To deactivate the tow mode feature and return to normal driving mode, press the button on the gearshift lever twice. The indicator light deactivates when the system turns off. Tow mode also deactivates when you power down your vehicle. Sport Mode To activate Sport Mode, press the button on the gearshift lever until sportmode is selected. The SPORT or S indicator light illuminates in the instrument display when the system becomes active. E176099

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