can I downshift using the overdrive button

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Jul 29, 2017 | 04:58 PM

hotrodford

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can I downshift using the overdrive button

2004 f-150 fx4. Does it hurt anything to use the overdrive button to downshift, like coming off an exit ramp and downshift to slow down a little, not from any higher than 60-65?

Jul 29, 2017 | 05:14 PM

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Probably not. But thats what brakes are for. I would rather replace brake pads and rotors than transmission parts.

Jul 29, 2017 | 06:08 PM

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Good point...

Jul 29, 2017 | 08:27 PM

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I've done it for years in both of my 05's only cause I'm too lazy to hit the brake lol. No known issues to report.

Jul 29, 2017 | 10:34 PM

Eric Kleven

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Sure, these transmissions handle a lot worse than a simple power-off 4-3 downshift.

Hell, I have my transmission locked out of overdrive almost all the time I'm not going over 40.
Also, I want more gears.

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