Ford 2010 Explorer Owner's Manual page 291

Forced downshifts
• Allowed in D (Overdrive) or Drive.
• Press the accelerator to the floor.
• Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear.
Driving with a 6–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)
This vehicle is equipped with an adaptive transmission shift strategy.
Adaptive transmission shift strategy offers the optimal transmission
operation and shift quality. The adaptive information will be stored
automatically in the powertrain control module (PCM) and transmission
control module (TCM). When the vehicle's battery has been disconnected
for any type of service or repair, the transmission will need to relearn the
normal shift strategy parameters, much like having to reset your radio
stations when your vehicle battery has been disconnected. The adaptive
transmission shift strategy allows the transmission to relearn these
operating parameters. This learning process could take several
transmission upshifts and downshifts; during this learning process,
slightly firmer shifts may occur. After this learning process, normal shift
feel and shift scheduling will resume.
P (Park)
This position locks the transmission
and prevents the rear wheels from
turning.
To put your vehicle in gear:
• Press the brake pedal
• Start the engine
• Press the gearshift lever release
button (on the front of the lever)
and shift into the desired gear
To put your vehicle in P (Park):
• Come to a complete stop
• Move the gearshift lever and
securely latch it in P (Park)
2010 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)
Driving
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