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Ford f150 2001 - 4.2 L V6 Engine (4 X2 and 4 X4) Upshifts When Accelerating; Recommended Shift Speeds

Ford f150 2001
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4. Turn the ignition to position 5
(START) to start the engine, let the
engine idle for a few seconds.
5. Depress the brake pedal.
6. Release the parking brake.
7. Move the gearshift lever to the
desired gear.
8. Release the brake pedal.
9. Slowly release the clutch pedal
while slowly pressing down on the
accelerator pedal.
Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use
the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill.
These actions will greatly reduce clutch life.
Recommended shift speeds
Upshift and downshift according to the following charts for your specific
engine/drivetrain combination:
4.2L V6 engine (4x2 and 4x4)
Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy)
Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped)
2H or 4H 4L
1 - 2 24 km/h (15 mph) 14 km/h (9 mph)
2 - 3 40 km/h (25 mph) 19 km/h (12 mph)
3 - 4 60 km/h (37 mph) 24 km/h (15 mph)
4-
D
(Overdrive) 72 km/h (45 mph) 29 km/h (18 mph)
5
4
3
2
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