Driving – FORD 2003 F-150 v.4 User Manual

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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 (16 mph)

10 km/h (6 mph)

3 - 4

43 km/h (27 mph)

16 km/h (10 mph)

4

-

D

(Overdrive)

68 km/h (42 mph)

26 km/h (16 mph)

All applications

Maximum downshift speeds

1

Shift from:

Transfer case position (if equipped)

2H or 4H

4L

D

(Overdrive) -

4

89 km/h (55 mph)

34 km/h (21 mph)

4 - 3

72 km/h (45 mph)

27 km/h (17 mph)

3 - 2

56 km/h (35 mph)

21 km/h (13 mph)

2 - 1

32 km/h (20 mph)

11 km/h (7 mph)

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).

• The gearshift lever can only be moved into R (Reverse) by moving it

from left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) before shifting into R (Reverse).
This is a lockout feature that protects the transmission from
accidentally being shifted into R (Reverse) from 5 (Overdrive).

Parking your vehicle

1. Apply the brake and shift into the neutral position.

2. Fully apply the parking brake, then shift into 1 (First).

3. Turn the ignition off.

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