Recommended Shift Speeds - Ford 1999 F-350 Owner's Manual

Driving
4. Turn ignition to position 5
(START) to start the engine, let the
engine idle for a few seconds, then
shift into gear.
5. Release the brake pedal.
6. Release clutch slowly while
pressing down slowly on the
accelerator pedal.
• Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use
the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill.
These actions will seriously reduce clutch life.

Recommended shift speeds

Downshift according to the following charts for your specific
engine/drivetrain combination:
Maximum downshift speeds
Shift from:
(Overdrive) - 4
D
4 - 3
3 - 2
2 - 1
1
Use 2H or 4H for 4WD equipped vehicles.
2
Downshift at lower speeds when driving on slippery surfaces.
120
2
5-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)
4
3
5
1
1
2
4L
35 km/h (22 mph)
23 km/h (14 mph)
13 km/h (8 mph)
0 km/h (0 mph)