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Yaz - 10 May 2007 00:01 GMT

I have a 1996 Ford Ranger XLT that I just bought from my father in
law. I noticed that it has an over-drive setting on the column
shifter. What is this for? Should I use it regularly or only in
certain situations like snow or when it's raining? I know I probably
sound like an idiot but I know little to nothing about cars, so thanks
for any help you offer.

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Jeff Strickland - 10 May 2007 00:10 GMT

It turns OD off. The default is that overdrive is on. Everytime you start
the truck, OD is on until you press the button and turn OD off. If OD is off
when you park the truck, it will be on the next time you start.

You should never turn OD off unless you are driving in hilly country and the
transmission is shifting back and forth all of the time. When this happens,
turn OD off and the transmission will lock to the lower gear. When you get
to flat land again, press the button again. OD off will use more gasoline,
but it will provide more power.

>I have a 1996 Ford Ranger XLT that I just bought from my father in
> law. I noticed that it has an over-drive setting on the column
> shifter. What is this for? Should I use it regularly or only in
> certain situations like snow or when it's raining? I know I probably
> sound like an idiot but I know little to nothing about cars, so thanks
> for any help you offer.

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Yaz - 10 May 2007 00:39 GMT

> It turns OD off. The default is that overdrive is on. Everytime you start
> the truck, OD is on until you press the button and turn OD off. If OD is off
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> to flat land again, press the button again. OD off will use more gasoline,
> but it will provide more power.

Thanks much!

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