Driving
Recommended shift speeds
Upshift according to the following charts for best fuel economy:
Upshift s du ring light to mode rate acce leration s and cr uise s (for
be st fuel econ omy)
Shift from:
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
10 mph (16 km/h)
20 mph (32 km/h)
32 mph (52 km/h)
37 mph (60 km/h)
Reverse
Make su re tha t you r vehicle is at a comple te st op be for e you shift
into R (Reverse ). Failu re to do so ma y da ma ge the transa xle.
Put the gearshift lever into the
neutral position and wait at least
three seconds before shifting into R
(
Reverse) .
1
2
3 5
4 R
Not e: You can shift into R (Reverse) only by moving the gearshift lever
from left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) gears before you shift into R
(
Reverse) . This is a special lockout feature which prevents you from
shifting into R (Reverse) when you downshift from 5 (Fifth) .
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2006
Escape (204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Product Specification
Categories | Ford Escape Manuals, Ford Manuals |
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Model Year | 2006 |
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Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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Overdrive should be on all the time