Range Selection: Drive

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Drive
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DRIVE is the normal position for the best fuel economy.

DRIVE provides:

  • automatic shifts gears 1st through 6th.
  • apply and release of the torque converter clutch.
  • maximum fuel economy during normal operation.
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.