Ford 2006 Freestar, Owner'S Manual, Page: 222 / 320

To put your vehicle in gear:
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Start the engine
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Depress the brake pedal
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Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear
To put your vehicle in P (Park):
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Come to a complete stop
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Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park)
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and
remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
R (Reverse)
With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R
(Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.
D (Drive) with Overdrive
The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. The transaxle
operates in gears one through four.
3 (Third)
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This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive.
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Provides more engine braking than D (Overdrive).
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Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from D
(Overdrive) to other gears. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy
loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is required.
1 (First)
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Transaxle operates in first gear only.
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Provides maximum engine braking.
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Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever.
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Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First)
when vehicle reaches slower speeds.
2006 Freestar (win)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)
Driving
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