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greyguy
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greyguy asked in Cars & TransportationCar MakesFord · 1 decade ago

I have a 1999 Ford E-450 Super Duty van?

as the basis for my motor home. It has a 414 V-10 and automatic tranny. There is a button in the end of the shifter knob. What the heck is it? Does it engage the OD, or what?

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  • wreck and rust
    1 decade ago
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    Well like the first guy said it turns on / off the od its a ground switch and it also flashes when there is a transmission code.When it starts flashing it could be electrical malfunction or gear selector switch out of range so it has many functions.hope its not flashing.

    Source(s): trans specialist
  • Fl1959
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    I'm not positive, but it probably keeps the overdrive from kicking in when you're towing a trailor. On an automatic tranny the button is on the end of the shifter. Try pushing the button and see if a message appears on the dash near the turn signal indicator.

  • Ron B
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    It's the OD button to turn the OD on and off.

  • Katie
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    To turn over drive off or on. It will light up when you have over drive OFF.

    Source(s): Prev owner of a 1999 F350 gas V10 (same powertrain as the E450)
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