2023 FORD EcoSport Transmission

Introduction

The transmission system ensures a smooth flow of power from the engine to the wheels of your car. This system is created to optimize each shift in the 2023 Ford EcoSport, delivering effortless acceleration and quick performance.

Your EcoSport’s transmission is key to striking a balance between performance and economy. Modern transmission systems are designed to adapt to changing road conditions, making sure that your car performs at its best whether you’re driving fast or slowly. This manual will give you a thorough understanding of your 2023 FORD EcoSport’s transmission, enabling you to make educated decisions and fully appreciate the dynamic driving experience it offers, whether you’re an experienced auto enthusiast or a novice to the world of automotive repair. Together, let’s explore the world of gears, torque, and precise shifting.

Transmission

WARNING: Always fully apply the parking brake. Make sure you shift into park (P) for vehicles with an automatic transmission. Switch the ignition off and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.

WARNING: Do not apply the brake pedal and accelerator pedal simultaneously. Applying both pedals simultaneously for more than a few seconds will limit engine performance, which may result in difficulty maintaining speed in traffic and could lead to serious injury.

WARNING: When your vehicle is stationary, keep the brake pedal fully pressed when shifting gears. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury, death or property damage.

Note: Under certain conditions you may not be able to shift out of park unless the Intelligent Access Key is inside the vehicle.

Selector Lever Positions

• P Park
  R Reverse
  N Neutral
  D Drive
  S Sport mode

Press the button on the front of the gearshift lever to shift to each position.
Brake needs to be depressed to move out of (P).
The gearshift lever position will be shown in the instrument cluster display.

Park (P)
In this position, power is not transmitted to the driven wheels and the transmission is locked.
You can start the engine with the gearshift lever in this position.
Note: A warning tone sounds if you open the driver door and you have not shifted the gearshift lever to park (P).

Reverse (R)
Shift the gearshift lever to reverse (R) to allow your vehicle to move backward

Neutral (N)
In this position, power is not transmitted to the driven wheels but the transmission is not locked.
You can start the engine with the gearshift lever in this position.

Drive (D)
Drive (D) is the normal driving position for the best fuel economy and smoothness. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through all forward gears.
Shift the gearshift lever to drive (D) to allow your vehicle to move forward and shift automatically through the forward gears.
The transmission will shift to the appropriate gear for optimum performance based on ambient temperature, road gradient, vehicle load and your input.

Sport Mode (S)
Switch on sport mode by shifting the gearshift lever to sport (S). In Sport mode the transmission will select the optimum gear for best performance. This gear selection is typically lower than that of drive (D) and the shifts are faster.

SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission

This feature gives you the ability to change gears up or down as desired.
Downshifts are allowed unless the engine speed after the shift exceeds the maximum allowable limit.
In order to prevent engine stalls, SelectShift automatically downshifts at low engine speeds.

Note: Engine damage may occur if you maintain excessive engine revving without shifting.
SelectShift does not automatically upshift, even if the engine is approaching the RPM limit, unless the accelerator pedal is at full travel.
Take notice of the shift indicator lamp, which alerts you when to shift to make sure you achieve the highest level of efficiency and fuel economy.
If equipped with the toggle on the gearshift lever, press the + toggle switch on the side of the gearshift lever to activate SelectShift.

If equipped with steering wheel paddles, pull the + paddle on the steering wheel to activate SelectShift.

• Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift.
  Pull the left paddle (–) to downshift.

Select Shift in drive (D):

• Provides temporary manual control of the gear selection when a more demanding response is required (for example, when towing or overtaking). This mode holds a selected gear for a temporary period of time dependent on driver input (for example, steering wheel or accelerator pedal input).

SelectShift in sport (S):

• Provides manual gear selection without a time out period.

To exit SelectShift mode:

1. Remove the shifter ring.
2. Remove the climate control bezel without removing the wiring harness.
3. Remove the console.
4. Locate the lever and pull it out of the park (P) position.

Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning
This feature may increase durability and provide consistent shift feel over the life of your vehicle. A new vehicle or transmission may have firm shifts, soft shifts or both. This operation is considered normal and does not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process fully updates transmission operation.

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow
Note: Do not rock your vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur.
Note: Do not rock your vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern.
Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.

FAQs

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