can i drive my explorer on the expressway in d2

1998 FORD EXPLORER
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MCCONNELL79
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I know my trans is going out and needs to be replaced but in the meantime can i drive this truck on the expressway in d2?
Jul 21, 2012 at 12:12 PM
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KHLOW2008
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No, you should not be because driving in second speed at high speed can cause engine overheating due to the high rpm and the transmission can fail completely due to transmission fluid overheating.
Jul 21, 2012 at 1:34 PM
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