2002 Ford F250 Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 113

Driving To start the vehicle: 1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set. 2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then put the gearshift lever in the neutral position. 3. Start the engine, then press the brake pedal and release the parking brake. 4. Move the gearshift lever to the desired gear, then slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing on the accelerator. Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. These actions will reduce the life of the clutch. Recommended shift speeds Downshift according to the following charts for your specific engine/drivetrain combination: Maximum downshift speeds1 6-speed transmission Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped)2 2H or 4H 4L 72 km/h (45 mph) 26 km/h (16 mph) D (Overdrive) - 4 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 Reverse 1. Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into R (Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the transmission. 2. Move the gearshift lever into the neutral position and wait at least three seconds before shifting into R (Reverse). • The gearshift lever can only be moved into R (Reverse) by moving it from left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) before shifting into R (Reverse). This is a lockout feature that protects the transmission from (Overdrive). accidentally being shifted into R (Reverse) from 113