Ford Vehicle Automobile User Manual


 
Transmission downshift and LO to HI axle
With the accelerator depressed, move the axle selector to HI.
Shift transmission to next lower gear. Repeat steps in sequence as
necessary.
Operation of the two-speed rear axle with an automatic
transmission
Use LO range for when you drive
a fully loaded vehicle on a severe
grade or in congested traffic. To
activate LO range, press the
upper portion of the control
Use HI range for all normal
driving conditions with a lightly
loaded or partially loaded vehicle.
To activate HI range, press the
lower portion of the control.
Note: You cannot split-shifting with an automatic transmission. Also,
downshifting above64 km/h (40 mph) may result in transmission or axle
damage.
Shifting the axle from LO to HI range - vehicle stopped
Place the transmission in N (Neutral), the press the lower part of the
control.
Shifting the axle from LO to HI range - vehicle moving
Accelerate to approximately 56 km/h (35 mph), press the lower part of
the control while the transmission is in N (Neutral), then release and
apply the accelerator.
Shifting the axle from HI to LO range - vehicle stopped
Place the transmission in N (Neutral), the press the upper part of the
control.
Note: Do not shift the axle to LO range with the vehicle in motion.
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