1998 Ford Explorer O/D light

1998 FORD EXPLORER
170,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAWADN
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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?
Nov 23, 2008 at 9:46 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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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
Nov 23, 2008 at 10:18 PM
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