Recommended Shift Speeds; Reverse; Parking Your Vehicle - Ford 2008 Ranger Owner's Manual

Recommended shift speeds

Downshift according to the following charts for your specific
engine/drivetrain combination:
Upshifts when accelerating (for best fuel economy)
Shift from:
1 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 4
4 - 5 (Overdrive)
Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy)
Shift from:
1 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 4
4 - 5 (Overdrive)
Maximum downshift speeds
Shift from:
5 (Overdrive) - 4
4 - 3
3 - 2
2 - 1

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 5 (Overdrive).

Parking your vehicle

1. Apply the brake and shift into the neutral position.
2. Fully apply the parking brake, then shift into 1 (First).
2008 Ranger (ran)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Transfer case position (if equipped)
2H or 4H
10 mph (14 km/h)
22 mph (32 km/h)
33 mph (50 km/h) 13 mph (19 km/h)
41 mph (71 km/h) 17 mph (27 km/h)
Transfer case position (if equipped)
2H or 4H
10 mph (16 km/h)
19 mph (26 km/h)
28 mph (43 km/h) 12 mph (16 km/h)
40 mph (68 km/h) 16 mph (26 km/h)
Transfer case position (if equipped)
2H or 4H
55 mph (88 km/h) 22 mph (34 km/h)
45 mph (72 km/h) 18 mph (27 km/h)
35 mph (56 km/h) 14 mph (21 km/h)
20 mph (32 km/h)
Driving
4L
4 mph (5 km/h)
9 mph (11 km/h)
4L
4 mph (6 km/h)
8 mph (10 km/h)
4L
8 mph (11 km/h)
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