Ford 2009 F-250 Owner's Manual page 290

Driving
Maximum downshift speeds
Shift from:
(Overdrive) - 4
D
4-3
3-2
2-1
1-LO
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 D (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.
WARNING: Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move
unexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the
parking brake fully.
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2009 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)
6-speed transmission
Transfer case position (if equipped)
2H or 4H
45 mph (72 km/h)
35 mph (56 km/h)
20 mph (32 km/h)
5 mph (8 km/h)
Only shift to LO when at a stop.
1
2
4L
16 mph (26 km/h)
12 mph (19 km/h)
8 mph (13 km/h)
2 mph (3 km/h)