Recommended shift speeds, Reverse, Driving – FORD 2005 F-150 v.3 User Manual

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Recommended shift speeds
Upshift and downshift according to the following charts for your specific
engine/drivetrain combination:

Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel

economy)

Shift from:

Transfer case position (if equipped)

2H or 4H

4L

1 - 2

15 mph (24 km/h)

9 mph (14 km/h)

2 - 3

25 mph (40 km/h)

12 mph (19 km/h)

3 - 4

37 mph (60 km/h)

15 mph (24 km/h)

4

-

D

(Overdrive)

45 mph (72 km/h)

18 mph (29 km/h)

Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy)

Shift from:

Transfer case position (if equipped)

2H or 4H

4L

1 - 2

11 mph (18 km/h)

5 mph (8 km/h)

2 - 3

21 mph (34 km/h)

11 mph (18 km/h)

3 - 4

31 mph (50 km/h)

14 mph (23 km/h)

4

-

D

(Overdrive)

43 mph (69 km/h)

17 mph (27 km/h)

Maximum downshift speeds

1

Shift from:

Transfer case position (if equipped)

2H or 4H

4L

D

(Overdrive) -

4

55 mph (89 km/h)

21 mph (34 km/h)

4 - 3

45 mph (72 km/h)

17 mph (27 km/h)

3 - 2

35 mph (56 km/h)

13 mph (21 km/h)

2 - 1

20 mph (32 km/h)

7 mph (11 km/h)

1

Downshift at lower speeds when driving on slippery surfaces.

Reverse
1. Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into
R (Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transmission.
2. Move the gearshift lever into the neutral position and wait at least
three seconds before shifting into R (Reverse).

2005 F150 (f12)
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