Driving – FORD 2002 F-150 v.2 User Manual
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Recommended shift speeds
Upshift and downshift according to the following charts for your specific
engine/drivetrain combination:
•
4.2L V6 engine (4x2 and 4x4)
Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel
economy)
Shift from:
Transfer case position (if equipped)
2H or 4H
4L
1 - 2
24 km/h (15 mph)
14 km/h (9 mph)
2 - 3
40 km/h (25 mph)
19 km/h (12 mph)
3 - 4
60 km/h (37 mph)
24 km/h (15 mph)
4
-
D
(Overdrive)
72 km/h (45 mph)
29 km/h (18 mph)
Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy)
Shift from:
Transfer case position (if equipped)
2H or 4H
4L
1 - 2
18 km/h (11 mph)
8 km/h (5 mph)
2 - 3
34 km/h (21 mph)
18 km/h (11 mph)
3 - 4
50 km/h (31 mph)
23 km/h (14 mph)
4
-
D
(Overdrive)
69 km/h (43 mph)
27 km/h (17 mph)
•
4.6L V8 engine (4x2 and 4x4 with 3.08:1 rear axle ratio)
Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel
economy)
Shift from:
Transfer case position (if equipped)
2H or 4H
4L
1 - 2
24 km/h (15 mph)
14 km/h (9 mph)
2 - 3
40 km/h (25 mph)
19 km/h (12 mph)
3 - 4
58 km/h (36 mph)
23 km/h (14 mph)
4
-
D
(Overdrive)
72 km/h (45 mph)
27 km/h (17 mph)
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