2000 Ford Excursion 7.3L Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 14

Driving tips TRANSMISSION SHIFT SPEEDS Do not overspeed the engine when going downhill or steep grades. If equipped, use the tachometer and do not allow engine speed to exceed the redline area. Operating the engine beyond the recommended speeds can cause severe engine damage. Upshift and downshift according to the following shift speed charts: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) 6-speed transmission Shift from: Transfer case position1 (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) D (Overdrive) 64 km/h (40 mph) 24 km/h (15 mph) 4Maximum 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. Use 2H or 4H for 4WD equipped vehicles. Downshift at lower speeds when driving on slippery surfaces. 1 2 TRAILER TOWING Refer to your "Owner Guide" for full details on towing a trailer. 14