Recommended Shift Speeds; Reverse; Parking Your Vehicle - Ford 2003 Ranger Owner's Manual

Driving

Recommended shift speeds

Downshift according to the following charts for your specific
engine/drivetrain combination:
Upshifts when accelerating (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)
Maximum downshift speeds
Shift from:
5 (Overdrive) - 4
4 - 3
3 - 2
2 - 1

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).
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Transfer case position (if equipped)
2H or 4H
14 km/h (10 mph)
32 km/h (22 mph)
50 km/h (33 mph) 19 km/h (13 mph)
71 km/h (41 mph) 27 km/h (17 mph)
Transfer case position (if equipped)
2H or 4H
16 km/h (10 mph)
26 km/h (19 mph)
43 km/h (28 mph) 16 km/h (12 mph)
68 km/h (40 mph) 26 km/h (16 mph)
Transfer case position (if equipped)
2H or 4H
88 km/h (55 mph) 34 km/h (22 mph)
72 km/h (45 mph) 27 km/h (18 mph)
56 km/h (35 mph) 21 km/h (14 mph)
32 km/h (20 mph)
4L
5 km/h (4 mph)
11 km/h (9 mph)
4L
6 km/h (4 mph)
10 km/h (8 mph)
4L
11 km/h (8 mph)