2008 Ford Ranger Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 161
2008 Ford Ranger Manual
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Driving 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) 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 accidentally being shifted into R (Reverse) from 5 (Overdrive). Parking your vehicle 1. Apply the brake and shift into the neutral position. 2. Fully apply the parking brake, then shift into 1 (First). 161 2008 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)