1998 Ford Explorer O/D light

Tiny
JAWADN
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  • 1998 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
I have just buyed this SUV and earlier I never had an FORD its was always Toyota, I want to save petrol consumption by switching off O/D, kindly explain wether my ( O/D Off) light should be on in order to switch of O/D?
Monday, November 24th, 2008 AT 5:46 AM

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Tiny
BMRFIXIT
  • MECHANIC
  • 19,053 POSTS
Shutting off the OD will use more fuel
shutting OD off is like driving in 3rd gear all the time
leave it on and the tranny will shift to a higher gears when needed

need manual CHECK IT @
https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals.htm
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Monday, November 24th, 2008 AT 6:18 AM

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