Driving – FORD 2003 F-550 v.5 User Manual

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Maximum downshift speeds

1

6-speed transmission

Shift from:

Transfer case position (if equipped)

2

2H or 4H

4L

D

(Overdrive) -

4

72 km/h (45 mph)

26 km/h (16 mph)

4-3

56 km/h (35 mph)

19 km/h (12 mph)

3-2

32 km/h (20 mph)

13 km/h (8 mph)

2-1

8 km/h (5 mph)

3 km/h (2 mph)

1-LO

Only shift to LO when at a stop.

1

Use 2H or 4H for 4WD equipped vehicles.

2

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

(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.

Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly
and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake

fully.

2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English
(fus)

Driving

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