Range Selection: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The transaxle range selector lever has 6 positions: P, R, N, Overdrive (Circle D), 2, 1. In addition, a transmission control switch (TCS) allows the driver to prevent a shift to 4th gear (Overdrive) and uses engine compression to help slow the vehicle (engine braking) in 2nd and 3rd gear.