Would recommend starting in 2nd to anyone with the 3.55 or higher axle. Doesn't take much slippage with the low end torque on the 4.6. If you relearn your clutch release timing and can get it rolling at all, you'll find the electronics will hardly let it stall. No need to rev & slip, just blip the throttle lightly a get it moving, release at low RPM and drive it away. 110K miles of this and no hint of clutch wear. Spend a lot less time shifting too when you learn how to casually get around using only three gears and shift only twice, (2,3,5 or 2,4,5).
