1996 FORD AEROSTAR automatic transmission

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Starting Your Aerostar
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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The positions of the key in the ignition lock cylinder.
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ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories such as the radio and the
windshield wipers to operate while the engine is
not running.
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LOCK locks the steering wheel and gearshift
lever.
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LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
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If your key is stuck in the LOCK position and
will not turn, move your steering wheel left or
right until the key turns freely.
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OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all
accessories without locking the steering wheel or
the automatic transmission gearshift lever.
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RWARNING
Do not use the speed control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
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In mountainous areas, at higher elevations, or
when pulling a trailer, the speed control may
not be able to maintain the preset speed with
the transmission inj(Overdrive).
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To maintain a preset speed with an automatic
transmission under these conditions, select Drive
by cancelling Overdrive. You can switch to
Drive at any speed. For the best fuel economy
duringnormaldriving conditions, leave the
transmission inj(Overdrive).
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Do not shift the transmission into N
(Neutral) with the speed control on.
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You can use the accelerator pedal to speed up
momentarily. When you take your foot off the
accelerator, the vehicle will return to the set
speed.
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Driving Your Aerostar
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Automatic Transmission
Operation (4R44E/4R55E)
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The 4R44E and 4R55E transmissions are
electronically controlled four speed overdrive
automatic transmissions with lockup torque
converter. Transmission operation is controlled
by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
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The PCM will automatically adjust transmission
operation to make up for varying conditions.
Several sensors located on the engine and
transmission such as throttle position, engine
speed, vehicle speed and transmission
temperature are used by the PCM to shift the
transmission into a higher or lower gear when
required for the best performance and fuel
economy. For example, you may notice that the
transmission will upshift to a higher gear more
quickly when the vehicle has not reached normal
operating temperature.
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The PCM also controls the transmission's Torque
Converter Clutch (TCC) to further raise vehicle
performance and fuel economy. The TCC will
engage when the transmission operating
temperature and other conditions determined by
the PCM have been met. Engagement of the
clutch may be noted as a decrease in engine
speed.
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To help in troubleshooting, the PCM continually
performs self-tests on the electronic control
system and, if any faults are detected, stores
them in memory. The Overdrive Off Indicator
Light (O/D OFF), which is located on the
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malfunction has been detected. If the Overdrive
Off Indicator Light is flashing, contact your Ford
dealer as soon as possible. If this condition
persists, damage to the transmission could occur.
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Some vehicles are equipped with a Powertrain
Control Module that limits engine speeds with a
cut-out mode to promote durability.
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Transmission
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Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
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Your vehicle's gearshift is on the steering
column. You can put the gearshift in any one of
several positions.
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The positions of the column-mounted gearshift
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Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.
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R (Reverse)
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With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position,
the vehicle will move backward. You should
always come to a complete stop before shifting
into or out of R (Reverse).
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N (Neutral)
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In N (Neutral), the wheels of the vehicle are not
locked. Your vehicle will roll freely, even on the
slightest incline, unless the parking brake or
brakes are on.
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Driving
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When to usej(Overdrive)
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This is the normal driving position. As the
vehicle picks up speed, automatic upshifts to
second, third and fourth gears will occur when
jOverdrive is chosen on the selector and the
transmission control switch has not been
pressed. The transmission will shift into the
correct gear when the right speed is achieved,
for the accelerator pedal position you have
chosen.
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When to use Drive
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You will note there is not a drive position on
your gearshift indicator. However, you will find
a transmission control switch labeled
OVERDRIVE OFF located on the end of the
gearshift lever. Press this switch and the
indicator light (OFF) illuminates on the gearshift
lever. With overdrive cancelled and the word
OFF illuminated, the transmission will operate in
gears one through three. This is useful if you
experience frequent downshift/upshift
conditions, when operating with a heavy load or
in hilly terrain, or if additional engine braking is
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useful. However, shift back toj(Overdrive)
whenever practical for optimum powertrain
cooling and fuel economy. This can be
accomplished by pushing the transmission
control switch again, to cancel the OVERDRIVE
OFF control and light.
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When to use 2 (Second)
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With the gearshift in the 2 (Second) gear
position more engine braking is provided. Use 2
(Second) gear to drive up moderately steep
grades, to start up slippery roads, or to provide
moderate engine braking on downgrades. DO
NOT GO FASTER THAN 55 mph (88 km/h) IN
THIS GEARSHIFT POSITION.
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When to use 1 (Low)
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With the gearshift in the 1 (First) gear position
maximum engine braking is provided. This
position provides 1 (First) gear operation only
with no automatic upshifts. To obtain upshifts
the gearshift must be moved out of this position.
Use 1 (First) gear to drive up steep grades, or to
provide maximum engine braking on
downgrades.
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Automatic Transmissions
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Driving while you tow
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Be especially careful when driving while you
tow a trailer. Never drive faster than 45 mph
(70 km/h) when you tow in hilly country on
hot days. Also, anticipate stops so that you can
brake gradually.
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If you use the speed control while you are
towing on very long, steep grades, the speed
control may shut off.
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When towing a trailer in hilly terrain, with a
vehicle equipped with an automatic overdrive
transmission, you may wish to operate in Drive
(by cancelling Overdrive with OVERDRIVE OFF
button) rather than
k(Overdrive). This will
eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting
to maintain speed. Switch back to Overdrive
whenever practical for optimum powertrain
cooling. This can be accomplished by pushing in
the switch located on the end of the indicator
lever.
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When descending a steep grade with a trailer,
operate in Drive rather than Overdrive. If
additional braking is needed, shift the automatic
transmission gearshift into 2 (Second) gear or 1
(Low).
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Servicing your vehicle if you tow
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If you tow a trailer for a long distance, your
vehicle will need to be serviced more frequently
than usual. Refer to theMaintenance Schedule and
Recordbooklet for additional information.
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