Recommended Shift Speeds; Reverse - Ford 2002 F-250 Owner's Manual

To start the vehicle:
1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set.
2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then put the gearshift lever in the
neutral position.
3. Start the engine, then press the brake pedal and release the parking
brake.
4. Move the gearshift lever to the desired gear, then slowly release the
clutch pedal while slowly pressing on the accelerator.
Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use the clutch
pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. These
actions will reduce the life of the clutch.

Recommended shift speeds

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