Driving Tips - Ford F–250 User Manual

Driving tips

TRANSMISSION SHIFT SPEEDS
Do not overspeed the engine when going downhill or steep grades. Do
not allow engine speed to exceed the redline area of the tachometer.
Operating the engine beyond the governed speed can cause severe
engine damage.
Upshift and downshift according to the following shift speed charts:
Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy)
Shift from:
LO-1
1-2
2-3
3-4
4 - (Overdrive)
D
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.
TRAILER TOWING
Refer to your "Owner Guide" for full details on towing a trailer.
Econoline trailer towing tables
Your vehicle may tow a class I, II or III trailer provided the maximum
trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed
for your engine and rear axle ratio on the following charts.
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6-speed transmission
Transfer case position
2H or 4H
8 km/h (5 mph)
16 km/h (10 mph)
32 km/h (20 mph)
48 km/h (30 mph)
64 km/h (40 mph)
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.
1
(if equipped)
4L
3 km/h (2 mph)
6 km/h (4 mph)
13 km/h (8 mph)
19 km/h (12 mph)
24 km/h (15 mph)
1
4L
26 km/h (16 mph)
19 km/h (12 mph)
13 km/h (8 mph)
3 km/h (2 mph)
2