Driving – FORD 2004 F-550 v.2 User Manual
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Shift according to the following shift speed charts:
Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel
economy)
6-speed transmission
Shift from:
Transfer case position
1
(if equipped)
2H or 4H
4L
LO-1
8 km/h (5 mph)
3 km/h (2 mph)
1-2
16 km/h (10 mph)
6 km/h (4 mph)
2-3
32 km/h (20 mph)
13 km/h (8 mph)
3-4
48 km/h (30 mph)
19 km/h (12 mph)
4
-
D
(Overdrive)
64 km/h (40 mph)
24 km/h (15 mph)
Maximum downshift speeds
1
6-speed transmission
Shift from:
Transfer case position (if equipped)
2
2H or 4H
4L
D
(Overdrive) -
4
72 km/h (45 mph)
26 km/h (16 mph)
4-3
56 km/h (35 mph)
19 km/h (12 mph)
3-2
32 km/h (20 mph)
13 km/h (8 mph)
2-1
8 km/h (5 mph)
3 km/h (2 mph)
1-LO
Only shift to LO when at a stop.
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
(Overdrive).
2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23)
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