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    Jan 24, 2008, 12:14 PM
    Overdrive light
    I have recently bought a used 98 ford ranger. This question is I think pretty simple yet I'm kind of confused. The overdrive on the gear change column stick can be activated by pushing it in. I drive in town for most of my driving. The light say overdrive off when I push it in. Overdrive can be used for highway use of long trips for better gas mileage. 1#When the light is on is the truck in overdrive? 2# What is the best setting for in town use?
    3# When the light is not activated does that mean the overdrive is off? When the light is on it says overdrive off. That is why I am confused.
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    Jan 24, 2008, 02:51 PM
    When the light is on, the overdrive is off
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    Jan 24, 2008, 04:23 PM
    It should say OD OFF. Hey I thought Ford had a better idea? nutthouse is correct.
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    Jan 24, 2008, 05:26 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by nutthouse
    when the light is on, the overdrive is off
    Thank you for you answer. Much appreciated
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    Jan 24, 2008, 05:30 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by kitch428
    It should say OD OFF. Hey I thought Ford had a better idea? nutthouse is correct.
    No doubt! Thanks for your reply
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