2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Guide 6th Printing - Page 141
2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Manual
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Driving Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) 1-2 22 km/h (14 mph) 2-3 40 km/h (25 mph) 3-4 55 km/h (34 mph) 4-5 70 km/h (44 mph) Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy) 1-2 19 km/h (12 mph) 2-3 31 km/h (19 mph) 3-4 46 km/h (29 mph) 4-5 61 km/h (38 mph) Reverse Ensure that the vehicle is at a complete stop before shifting into R (Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transmission. Put the gearshift lever into N and wait at least several seconds before shifting into R. Parking 1. Apply the brake and shift into N (Neutral). 141
Recommended shift speeds
Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy:
Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy)
1-2
22 km/h (14 mph)
2-3
40 km/h (25 mph)
3-4
55 km/h (34 mph)
4-5
70 km/h (44 mph)
Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy)
1-2
19 km/h (12 mph)
2-3
31 km/h (19 mph)
3-4
46 km/h (29 mph)
4-5
61 km/h (38 mph)
Reverse
Ensure that the vehicle is at a complete stop before shifting into R
(Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transmission.
Put the gearshift lever into N and wait at least several seconds before
shifting into R.
Parking
1. Apply the brake and shift into N
(Neutral).
Driving
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