Driving – FORD 2004 Ranger v.1 User Manual

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4. Move the gearshift lever to the desired gear, then slowly release the
clutch pedal while slowly pressing on the accelerator.

During each shift, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed to the floor.
Failure to fully depress the clutch pedal to the floor may cause increased
shift efforts and prematurely wear components in 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

Downshift according to the following charts for your specific
engine/drivetrain combination:

Upshifts when accelerating (for best fuel economy)

Shift from:

Transfer case position (if equipped)

2H or 4H

4L

1 - 2

14 km/h (10 mph)

5 km/h (4 mph)

2 - 3

32 km/h (22 mph)

11 km/h (9 mph)

3 -4

50 km/h (33 mph)

19 km/h (13 mph)

4 - 5 (Overdrive)

71 km/h (41 mph)

27 km/h (17 mph)

Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy)

Shift from:

Transfer case position (if equipped)

2H or 4H

4L

1 -2

16 km/h (10 mph)

6 km/h (4 mph)

2 - 3

26 km/h (19 mph)

10 km/h (8 mph)

3 - 4

43 km/h (28 mph)

16 km/h (12 mph)

4 - 5 (Overdrive)

68 km/h (40 mph)

26 km/h (16 mph)

Maximum downshift speeds

Shift from:

Transfer case position (if equipped)

2H or 4H

4L

5 (Overdrive) - 4

88 km/h (55 mph)

34 km/h (22 mph)

4 - 3

72 km/h (45 mph)

27 km/h (18 mph)

3 - 2

56 km/h (35 mph)

21 km/h (14 mph)

2 - 1

32 km/h (20 mph)

11 km/h (8 mph)

2004 Ranger (ran)
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