I DO NOT TURN OFF OVERDRIVE when towing with my Ford Explorer !!!!
Reason.......................it over heated when I did.
Ford Dealer says..........they don't know why, but correct, leave OD on !!!
I know, mechanical logic would suggest OD off so engine spins more freely and won't lug / over work the drive train. Reality is, I've been towing maybe 10 years now with 2004 Ford Explorer, approx. 120,000 miles on it, and still tows my 100 miles round trip for fishing trips fine.
My rig is 1996 Wellcraft V21, curtains frequently up, 525lb Etec 200 HO, dual axle trailer, full fuel in Explorer and boat.......so quite a decent load.
Maybe the new model Explorer works differently, but thought I'd share.
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