Recommended shift speeds, Driving – FORD 2005 F-150 v.4 User Manual

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shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission components or damage the
transmission. Make sure the floor mat is properly positioned so it doesn’t
interfere with the full extension of the clutch pedal.

Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use the clutch
pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. These
actions will reduce the life of the clutch.

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.

2005 F-150 (f12)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
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