Ford 2002 Taurus User Manual page 147

Driving
R (Reverse)
With the gearshift lever in R
P R N D D 1
(Reverse), the vehicle will move
backward. You should always come
to a complete stop before shifting
into and out of R (Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in the N
P R N D D 1
(Neutral) position, the vehicle can
be started and is free to roll. Hold
the brake pedal down while in this
position.
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