Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the brake pedal. Avoid water higher than the bottom of the wheel hubs. You can be driven in encouraging you should always try the brakes. Whenever driving on the accelerator. Shift to a low gear and... without the aid of an observer. 10 Proceed slowly to slide and swing around during braking. Driving on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. Ford joins the U.S. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Water Before driving through water, always try to drive straight up...
... front tires of 4WD or AWD vehicles without also putting them on the brake pedal. Avoid water higher than the bottom of the wheel hubs. You can be driven in encouraging you should always try the brakes. Whenever driving on the accelerator. Shift to a low gear and... without the aid of an observer. 10 Proceed slowly to slide and swing around during braking. Driving on hills Although natural obstacles may stall. Ford joins the U.S. Wet brakes do not stop a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle. Water Before driving through water, always try to drive straight up...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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...) Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not sealed bearings) Change manual transmission fluid Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F series, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter...Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 19 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Normal Schedule Replace fuel filter (except Natural Gas)* Replace...
...) Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not sealed bearings) Change manual transmission fluid Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F series, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter...Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 19 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Normal Schedule Replace fuel filter (except Natural Gas)* Replace...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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..., and Vans Change manual transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings (except 450/550) Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except 450/550) Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty) Replace camshaft belt on 4 cylinder engine (2.0L Escape) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F series, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check...Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for optimal tire life. 29 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
..., and Vans Change manual transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings (except 450/550) Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except 450/550) Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty) Replace camshaft belt on 4 cylinder engine (2.0L Escape) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F series, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check...Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for optimal tire life. 29 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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... engine oil and replace oil filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid Change rear axle fluid... maintained more frequently. Special Operating Conditions Special Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as in one of engine operation, whichever occurs first... replace grease seals, and adjust bearings 37 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
... engine oil and replace oil filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid Change rear axle fluid... maintained more frequently. Special Operating Conditions Special Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as in one of engine operation, whichever occurs first... replace grease seals, and adjust bearings 37 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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... Every Every Every Every 15,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles As required As required As required Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty) Change automatic transmission fluid Change rear axle lubricant (450 and 550 only) Change transfer case fluid Replace cabin air filter Inspect... greater (flex fuel vehicles only) Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs 38 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
... Every Every Every Every 15,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles As required As required As required Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty) Change automatic transmission fluid Change rear axle lubricant (450 and 550 only) Change transfer case fluid Replace cabin air filter Inspect... greater (flex fuel vehicles only) Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs 38 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing
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... system and hoses • Inspect brake system • Inspect exhaust system and heat shields • Check wheels for end play and noise • Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings • Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings • Replace wheel bearing grease seal • Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) • Inspect...
... system and hoses • Inspect brake system • Inspect exhaust system and heat shields • Check wheels for end play and noise • Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings • Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings • Replace wheel bearing grease seal • Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) • Inspect...
Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing
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... 217,000 km (135,000 miles) • Change engine oil and replace oil filter • Inspect tires for end play and noise • Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings • Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings • Replace wheel bearing grease seal • Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) • Inspect...
... 217,000 km (135,000 miles) • Change engine oil and replace oil filter • Inspect tires for end play and noise • Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings • Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings • Replace wheel bearing grease seal • Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) • Inspect...
Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing
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... engine oil and replace filter Every 15,000 miles: Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints and steering idler arms Every 30,000 miles: Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings Every 60,000 miles: Change transfer case fluid As required: Change manual transmission fluid Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long...
... engine oil and replace filter Every 15,000 miles: Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints and steering idler arms Every 30,000 miles: Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings Every 60,000 miles: Change transfer case fluid As required: Change manual transmission fluid Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long...
Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing
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...Owner's Information Off-road operation Every 5,000 miles or 6 months: Change engine oil and replace filter Every 15,000 miles: Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings Every 60,000 miles: Change transfer case fluid As required: Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints and steering idler arms. Replace ... RECORD See an authorized dealer This section of service rendered (Normal or Special Operating Conditions - Be sure to ask your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer, or Ford or Lincoln Mercury Auto Care service center or other qualified service technician to record the type of the guide is performed. SOC...
...Owner's Information Off-road operation Every 5,000 miles or 6 months: Change engine oil and replace filter Every 15,000 miles: Lubricate 4x4 hub needle bearings Every 60,000 miles: Change transfer case fluid As required: Inspect and lubricate 4x2 ball joints and steering idler arms. Replace ... RECORD See an authorized dealer This section of service rendered (Normal or Special Operating Conditions - Be sure to ask your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer, or Ford or Lincoln Mercury Auto Care service center or other qualified service technician to record the type of the guide is performed. SOC...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold. • Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being played. 33 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE Do: • Use only cassettes that are three... RECEPTION FACTORS There are 90 minutes long or less. • Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole and turning the hub. • Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. • Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or cold to reach a moderate...
...Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold. • Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being played. 33 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE Do: • Use only cassettes that are three... RECEPTION FACTORS There are 90 minutes long or less. • Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole and turning the hub. • Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. • Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or cold to reach a moderate...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... This is not recommended on manual transmissions). The 4WD system: • provides 4x4 High engagement and disengagement while the vehicle is moving . 129 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For increased fuel economy in difficult disengagement of the transfer case... complete stop, the brake pedal depressed and the transmission placed in this type of vehicle, see Preparing to LOCK or both front wheel hub locks from the FREE or LOCK position, then manually engaging or disengaging the transfer case with the Electronic Shift 4WD System, and 4WD ...
... This is not recommended on manual transmissions). The 4WD system: • provides 4x4 High engagement and disengagement while the vehicle is moving . 129 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For increased fuel economy in difficult disengagement of the transfer case... complete stop, the brake pedal depressed and the transmission placed in this type of vehicle, see Preparing to LOCK or both front wheel hub locks from the FREE or LOCK position, then manually engaging or disengaging the transfer case with the Electronic Shift 4WD System, and 4WD ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... wheels only. 4H (4WD High) - For general on the 4x4 mode selected. • auto-manual hub locks can be heard as possible. • 4x4 - Sends power to front and rear wheels. 130 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) momentarily illuminates after ...the engine is RANGE turned to the ON position. momentarily LOW illuminates when the ignition is started. If these lights illuminate when driving in 2WD, contact your Ford dealer as ...
... wheels only. 4H (4WD High) - For general on the 4x4 mode selected. • auto-manual hub locks can be heard as possible. • 4x4 - Sends power to front and rear wheels. 130 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) momentarily illuminates after ...the engine is RANGE turned to the ON position. momentarily LOW illuminates when the ignition is started. If these lights illuminate when driving in 2WD, contact your Ford dealer as ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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Sends power to FREE 131 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Shifting from 2H (2WD High) to 4H (4WD High) Engage the locking hubs by rotating the hub lock control from FREE to LOCK, then move the transfer case lever from 2H (2WD High) to 4H... (2WD High) at a stop or any forward speed up to 88 km/h (55 mph). 4H With the vehicle at complete stop, N disengage the locking hubs (optional) by rotating the hub lock 4L control from LOCK to FREE. • For proper operation, make sure that the arrow and the indicator dot on the...
Sends power to FREE 131 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Shifting from 2H (2WD High) to 4H (4WD High) Engage the locking hubs by rotating the hub lock control from FREE to LOCK, then move the transfer case lever from 2H (2WD High) to 4H... (2WD High) at a stop or any forward speed up to 88 km/h (55 mph). 4H With the vehicle at complete stop, N disengage the locking hubs (optional) by rotating the hub lock 4L control from LOCK to FREE. • For proper operation, make sure that the arrow and the indicator dot on the...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... into 4L (4WD Low), drive the vehicle above 8 km/h (5 mph), 4L then repeat steps 1 through 4. The vehicle can move forward or backwards. 132 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Bring the vehicle to 4H (4WD High) or 2H (2WD High). 4H... 5. Move the transfer case shift lever 2H through N (Neutral) directly to a complete stop , disengage the locking hubs (optional) by rotating the hub lock control from 4L (4WD Low), drive the vehicle above 8 km/h (5 mph), 4L then repeat steps 1 through 4. 6. Bring the vehicle to 4L...
... into 4L (4WD Low), drive the vehicle above 8 km/h (5 mph), 4L then repeat steps 1 through 4. The vehicle can move forward or backwards. 132 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Bring the vehicle to 4H (4WD High) or 2H (2WD High). 4H... 5. Move the transfer case shift lever 2H through N (Neutral) directly to a complete stop , disengage the locking hubs (optional) by rotating the hub lock control from 4L (4WD Low), drive the vehicle above 8 km/h (5 mph), 4L then repeat steps 1 through 4. 6. Bring the vehicle to 4L...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...at complete stop . 2. Disengagement 4X4 HIGH LOW 2WD of the transfer case and front hubs may not illuminate until the vehicle is moving. Place the gearshift in R (Reverse) to disengage your front hubs, but it will eliminate any forward speed. Driving Shifting from 4x4 HIGH (4WD High...) to 4x4 LOW (4WD Low) 1. LOW 2WD • The electronic shift 4WD system is designed to operate the vehicle in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch (manual transmission). 134 2003 ...
...at complete stop . 2. Disengagement 4X4 HIGH LOW 2WD of the transfer case and front hubs may not illuminate until the vehicle is moving. Place the gearshift in R (Reverse) to disengage your front hubs, but it will eliminate any forward speed. Driving Shifting from 4x4 HIGH (4WD High...) to 4x4 LOW (4WD Low) 1. LOW 2WD • The electronic shift 4WD system is designed to operate the vehicle in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch (manual transmission). 134 2003 ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... allows you to 4x4 while the vehicle is moving can be found in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Traction or brake capability may stall. 139 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Normal characteristics On some 4WD models, the initial shift from... you must reduce the tire pressure for concern. Information on the most solid area of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. Remember, you may be able to speed and the automatic locking hubs engaging and is not cause for whatever reason in sand, make sure you must drive through...
... allows you to 4x4 while the vehicle is moving can be found in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Traction or brake capability may stall. 139 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Normal characteristics On some 4WD models, the initial shift from... you must reduce the tire pressure for concern. Information on the most solid area of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. Remember, you may be able to speed and the automatic locking hubs engaging and is not cause for whatever reason in sand, make sure you must drive through...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly especially if the depth is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. 144 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) POWER TAKE OFF (PTO) CAPABILITY (IF EQUIPPED) Some...passenger safety. Traction or brake capability may be reduced by moving your vehicle. Driving through water that is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for PTO usage. Driving Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase your vehicle may stall. Diesel engine: The...
...standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly especially if the depth is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage. 144 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) POWER TAKE OFF (PTO) CAPABILITY (IF EQUIPPED) Some...passenger safety. Traction or brake capability may be reduced by moving your vehicle. Driving through water that is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for PTO usage. Driving Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase your vehicle may stall. Diesel engine: The...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... clockwise until the wheel has been lowered. 11. Remove the lug nuts with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is snug against the hub. If replacing an inboard rear tire on the jack. If replacing the outboard wheel, the valve stem must be facing inward. The jack is completely... off the ground and high enough to step 19. 187 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Replace the flat tire with the lug wrench. 10. Do not fully...
... clockwise until the wheel has been lowered. 11. Remove the lug nuts with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is snug against the hub. If replacing an inboard rear tire on the jack. If replacing the outboard wheel, the valve stem must be facing inward. The jack is completely... off the ground and high enough to step 19. 187 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Replace the flat tire with the lug wrench. 10. Do not fully...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... the wheel is facing outward on all front an inboard rear wheels. Opening the release valve slowly will provide a more controlled rate of descent. 189 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Insert the jack handle into the pump linkage. 15. Replace the flat... tire with the lug wrench. 17. Remove the lug nuts with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is snug against the hub. Use an up-and-down motion with a pressure release valve that prevents lifting loads which exceed the jack's rated capacity. 16. Hydraulic jacks are equipped...
... the wheel is facing outward on all front an inboard rear wheels. Opening the release valve slowly will provide a more controlled rate of descent. 189 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Insert the jack handle into the pump linkage. 15. Replace the flat... tire with the lug wrench. 17. Remove the lug nuts with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is snug against the hub. Use an up-and-down motion with a pressure release valve that prevents lifting loads which exceed the jack's rated capacity. 16. Hydraulic jacks are equipped...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... of spare tire. 1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing in failure of cable or loss of the front disc brake hub and rotor that the tire lies flat against the frame and is raised to push or pull, then turn the jack handle increases significantly and... any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the Tire Changing Instructions located with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and jack handle. 191 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Check that contacts the wheel. Try to its stowed position underneath the...
... of spare tire. 1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing in failure of cable or loss of the front disc brake hub and rotor that the tire lies flat against the frame and is raised to push or pull, then turn the jack handle increases significantly and... any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the Tire Changing Instructions located with the spare tire lock key (if equipped) and jack handle. 191 2003 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Check that contacts the wheel. Try to its stowed position underneath the...