Selector lever spring loaded button

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Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Spring Loaded Button

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

To move the selector lever from the PARK position, the ignition lock must be turned to the second position, foot brake must be depressed and shift release button pressed in.
The spring loaded side button must also be pressed, if the lever is moved from:
- N and D to 2 and 1.
- 1, 2, D and N to R and P.
- R to P.

Function - The O/D indicator lights to tell the driver that the transaxle control has switched to the emergency operating program or that the transmission fluid temperature is too high.