Recommended Shift Speeds; Maximum Downshift Speeds; Reverse; Parking Your Vehicle - Ford 2003 F-250 Owner's Manual

Recommended shift speeds

Downshift according to the following charts for your specific
engine/drivetrain combination:
Shift from:
(Overdrive) -
D
4
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

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.
Removing the key
Turn the ignition off, push the release lever (located above the ignition),
then turn the key toward you and remove the key.

Maximum downshift speeds

6-speed transmission
Transfer case position (if equipped)
2H or 4H
72 km/h (45 mph)
56 km/h (35 mph)
32 km/h (20 mph)
8 km/h (5 mph)
Only shift to LO when at a stop.
Driving
1
2
4L
26 km/h (16 mph)
19 km/h (12 mph)
13 km/h (8 mph)
3 km/h (2 mph)
(Overdrive).
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