2000 Ford F250 Owner's Manual - Page 128

Driving Shifting from 2WD (2WD high) to 4x4 HIGH (4WD high) Rotate the 4WD control to the 4x4 HIGH position at speeds up to 88 4X4 4X4 HIGH km/h (55 mph). LOW 2WD • To prevent damage, the electronic shift 4WD system is designed to engage 4x4 HIGH (4WD high) when the vehicle is moving. If the 4x4 indicator light does not illuminate when shifting a vehicle that is stationary, start the vehicle moving. Once the vehicle is moving, 4x4 HIGH (4WD high) will engage and the 4x4 indicator will illuminate. Do not shift into 4x4 HIGH with the rear wheels slipping. Shifting from 4x4 HIGH (4WD high) to 2WD (2WD high) Rotate the 4WD control to 2WD at 4X4 any forward speed. Disengagement 4X4 HIGH LOW 2WD of the transfer case and front hubs may be delayed due to torque bind which is caused by driving on dry hard surfaces or performing tight turns while using the 4WD system. • You do not need to operate the vehicle in R (Reverse) to disengage your front hubs. Shifting from 4x4 HIGH (4WD high) to 4x4 LOW (4WD low) 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Depress the brake. 3. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch (manual transmission). 128