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Driving – FORD 2003 F-150 v.2 User Manual

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All applications

Maximum downshift speeds

1

Shift from:

Transfer case position (if equipped)

2H or 4H

4L

D

(Overdrive) -

4

89 km/h (55 mph)

34 km/h (21 mph)

4 - 3

72 km/h (45 mph)

27 km/h (17 mph)

3 - 2

56 km/h (35 mph)

21 km/h (13 mph)

2 - 1

32 km/h (20 mph)

11 km/h (7 mph)

1

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 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).

3. Turn the ignition 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.

Removing the key

Turn the ignition off, push the release lever (located above the ignition),
then turn the key toward you and remove the key.

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