2023 Ford Expedition Owner’s Manual — Automatic Transmission Positions

PARK (P)



WARNING:  Shift into park (P) only when your vehicle is stationary.

In park (P) power is not transmitted to the driven wheels.

Note:   A tone sounds if you attempt to exit your vehicle without the vehicle in park (P).

Note:   Your vehicle may not shift out of park (P) if the 12 V battery has run out of charge.

Note:   Your vehicle may not shift out of park (P) if a fuse is blown.

Note:   Your vehicle may not shift out of park (P) unless the key or remote control is inside your vehicle.

Note:   The electronic parking brake could apply when you power your vehicle on with the selector in park (P).

Note:   The electronic parking brake could apply if you shift to park (P) without fully pressing the brake pedal.

Note:   The electronic parking brake could apply if you shift to park (P) on a slope.

Note:   Do not manually release the parking brake when the selector is in park (P).  See   Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake. 

Note:   Your vehicle could shift into park (P) if you attempt to exit your vehicle without the vehicle in park (P).  See   How Does Temporary Neutral Mode Work. 

Note:   A tone could sound when you select park (P).

REVERSE (R)



WARNING:  Shift into reverse (R) only when your vehicle is stationary.

In reverse (R) power is transmitted to the driven wheels.

NEUTRAL (N)



WARNING:  In neutral (N) your vehicle is free to roll.

In neutral (N) power is not transmitted to the driven wheels.

DRIVE (D)



In drive (D) power is transmitted to the driven wheels.

MANUAL (M)



In manual (M) you can select a specific gear.  See   Automatic Transmission. 

Note:   We recommend using this mode for driving on hilly or mountainous roads or when towing a trailer.  See   Towing a Trailer.