Maximum downshift speeds
1
6-speed transmission
Shift from:
Transfer case position (if equipped)
2
2H or 4H
4L
D
(Overdrive) -
4
45 mph (72 km/h)
16 mph (26 km/h)
4-3
35 mph (56 km/h)
12 mph (19 km/h)
3-2
20 mph (32 km/h)
8 mph (13 km/h)
2-1
5 mph (8 km/h)
2 mph (3 km/h)
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.
REVIEW COPY
2005 F250/350/450/550
(f23)
, Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
(own2002)
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Market:
USA_English
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