Driving – FORD 2002 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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