2001 Ford F150 Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 169

Driving Shifting from 4L (4WD low) to 4H (4WD high) or 2H (2WD high) 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Depress the brake. 3. Place the gearshift lever in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch (manual transmission). 4. Move the transfer case shift lever 2H through N (Neutral) directly to 4H (4WD High) or 2H (2WD high) and 4H hold the shift lever in position until N the transfer case has fully engaged (up to 15 seconds). 4L 5. If the transfer case does not engage, repeat steps 1 through 4. Using the N (Neutral) position The transfer case neutral position overrides the transmission and puts the vehicle in neutral regardless of transmission gearshift lever position. The vehicle can move forward or backwards. This position should only be used 2H when towing the vehicle. 4H N 4L Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped) Positions of the electronic shift system 2H (2WD High) - Power to rear axle only. 4H (4WD High) - Power delivered to front and rear axles for increased traction. 4L (4WD Low) - Power to front and rear axles at low speeds. 169