2001 Ford F150 Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 166
2001 Ford F150 Manual
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Driving Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking brake fully. Reverse Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into R (Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transmission. Put the gearshift in N (Neutral) and wait at least three seconds before shifting into R (Reverse). 1 3 D You can shift into R (Reverse) only by moving the gearshift lever from 2 4 R left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) gears before you shift into R (Reverse). This is a special lockout feature that protects you from accidentally shifting into R (Reverse) when you downshift from D (Overdrive). Removing key from ignition • Turn the ignition key to position 2. • Push the release lever forward and rotate the key towards you and remove. 166