Ford Escort 2001 Owner's Manual page 109

Driving
4. Turn engine off and remove the
key.
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
Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy:
Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy)
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy)
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
Reverse
Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into R
(Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transaxle.
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1
Coupe
21 km/h (13 mph)
40 km/h (25 mph)
53 km/h (33 mph)
70 km/h (44 mph)
Coupe
18 km/h (11 mph)
32 km/h (20 mph)
46 km/h (29 mph)
61 km/h (38 mph)
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