2004 Ford Ranger Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 107

Driving 4. Move the gearshift lever to the desired gear, then slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing on the accelerator. During each shift, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed to the floor. Failure to fully depress the clutch pedal to the floor may cause increased shift efforts, prematurely wear transmission components or damage the transmission. Make sure the floor mat is properly positioned so it doesn't interfere with the full extension of the clutch pedal. 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: Upshifts when accelerating (for best fuel economy) Transfer case position (if equipped) Shift from: 2H or 4H 4L 1-2 10 mph (14 km/h) 4 mph (5 km/h) 2-3 22 mph (32 km/h) 9 mph (11 km/h) 3 -4 33 mph (50 km/h) 13 mph (19 km/h) 4 - 5 (Overdrive) 41 mph (71 km/h) 17 mph (27 km/h) Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy) Transfer case position (if equipped) Shift from: 2H or 4H 4L 1 -2 10 mph (16 km/h) 4 mph (6 km/h) 2-3 19 mph (26 km/h) 8 mph (10 km/h) 3-4 28 mph (43 km/h) 12 mph (16 km/h) 4 - 5 (Overdrive) 40 mph (68 km/h) 16 mph (26 km/h) Maximum downshift speeds Transfer case position (if equipped) Shift from: 2H or 4H 4L 5 (Overdrive) - 4 55 mph (88 km/h) 22 mph (34 km/h) 4-3 45 mph (72 km/h) 18 mph (27 km/h) 3-2 35 mph (56 km/h) 14 mph (21 km/h) 2-1 20 mph (32 km/h) 8 mph (11 km/h) 107 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)