Driving – FORD 2002 Explorer v.2 User Manual

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Recommended shift speeds

Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy)

Shift from:

Transfer case position (if equipped)

AUTO or HIGH

LOW

1 - 2

14 km/h (9 mph)

5 km/h (3 mph)

2 - 3

32 km/h (20 mph)

11 km/h (7 mph)

3 - 4

50 km/h (31 mph)

19 km/h (12 mph)

4 -5 (Overdrive)

71 km/h (44 mph)

27 km/h (17 mph)

Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy)

Shift from:

Transfer case position (if equipped)

AUTO or HIGH

LOW

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 - 5 (Overdrive)

68 km/h (42 mph)

26 km/h (16 mph)

Maximum downshift speeds

Shift from:

Transfer case position (if equipped)

AUTO or HIGH

LOW

5 (Overdrive) - 4

88 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)

Reverse

Ensure that the vehicle is at a complete stop before shifting into R
(Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transmission.

Put the gearshift lever into N and wait at least several seconds before
shifting into R.

You can shift into R (Reverse) only by moving the gearshift lever from
left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) gears before you shift into R (Reverse).
This is a special lockout feature that protects you from accidentally
shifting into R (Reverse) when you downshift from 5 (Overdrive).

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