Recommended Shift Speeds - Ford 2002 Explorer Owner's Manual

Driving
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Shift into 1 (First).
4. Turn the ignition to 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.

Recommended shift speeds

Upshifts when accelerating
(recommended for best fuel economy)
Shift from:
1 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 4
4 -5 (Overdrive)
Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy)
Shift from:
1 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 4
4 - 5 (Overdrive)
200
Transfer case position (if equipped)
AUTO or HIGH
14 km/h (9 mph)
32 km/h (20 mph)
50 km/h (31 mph)
71 km/h (44 mph)
Transfer case position (if equipped)
AUTO or HIGH
16 km/h (10 mph)
26 km/h (16 mph)
43 km/h (27 mph)
68 km/h (42 mph)
LOW
5 km/h (3 mph)
11 km/h (7 mph)
19 km/h (12 mph)
27 km/h (17 mph)
LOW
6 km/h (4 mph)
10 km/h (6 mph)
16 km/h (10 mph)
26 km/h (16 mph)