1994 Mercury Villager Found Transmissiion Control Switch On Instrument Panel

1994 MERCURY VILLAGER
145,400 MILES
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I found a transmissiion control switch on the instrument panel. How does it work and what is it for?
Dec 13, 2012 at 12:49 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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have not seen that before. have you checked your owners manual

Roy
Dec 13, 2012 at 12:50 AM
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The switch is "E-AT". It changes the shift point of the transmission's lower gears to improve torque in hilly or snow and ice conditions. It improves low end torque at the expense of gas milage. I never use it on my Villager, but I live in a warm clmate with few hills.
Dec 24, 2012 at 6:43 PM
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