[KevinM]

I have a 2003 GT w/Autostick. I use cruise control when I can. While at 45 - 60 MPH on many moderate hills it will climb remaining in 4th gear (as I would expect given the grade) but on cresting or shortly thereafter it will downshift to third gear, remaining in 3rd gear until car is on flat or climbing again.

I don't think I have seen this unexpected downshift unless the car is in cruise control mode.

I have never seen a car downshift going downhill either with cruise control or not. It is rather unexpected to me though I remain open to the possibility that it is programmed to downshift to maintain speed effectively braking the car.

Anyone else seen this? Is this normal?

Thanks, Kevin