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Driving – FORD 2000 Explorer User Manual

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2. Engage the parking brake.

3. Shift into 1 (First).

4. Turn the ignition to 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.

Recommended shift speeds

Upshifts when accelerating

(recommended for best fuel economy)

Shift from:

Transfer case position (if equipped)

AUTO or HIGH

LOW

1 - 2

14 km/h (9 mph)

5 km/h (3 mph)

2 - 3

32 km/h (20 mph)

11 km/h (7 mph)

3 - 4

50 km/h (31 mph)

19 km/h (12 mph)

4 -5 (Overdrive)

71 km/h (44 mph)

27 km/h (17 mph)

Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy)

Shift from:

Transfer case position (if equipped)

AUTO or HIGH

LOW

1 - 2

16 km/h (10 mph)

6 km/h (4 mph)

2 - 3

26 km/h (16 mph)

10 km/h (6 mph)

3 - 4

43 km/h (27 mph)

16 km/h (10 mph)

4 - 5 (Overdrive)

68 km/h (42 mph)

26 km/h (16 mph)

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