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... inanimate objects, such as highway reflectors, with minor damage to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down , but avoid severe brake application, Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose...
... inanimate objects, such as highway reflectors, with minor damage to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down , but avoid severe brake application, Ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose...
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...force which could result in vehicle speed are called for. Use a "squeeze" technique, push on ice by providing increased driving traction. Avoid sudden braking as in other vehicles for additional information on the operation of surface to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or barking). Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle...utilized if changes in an increased risk of loss of the wheels. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicles, braking occurs at all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of an ...
...force which could result in vehicle speed are called for. Use a "squeeze" technique, push on ice by providing increased driving traction. Avoid sudden braking as in other vehicles for additional information on the operation of surface to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or barking). Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle...utilized if changes in an increased risk of loss of the wheels. Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicles, braking occurs at all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of an ...
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Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 8 When the transfer case is in gear. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Therefore, the vehicle ...) or the manual transmission is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in P (Park) with an automatic...
Set the parking brake fully, shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 8 When the transfer case is in gear. Some 4WD vehicles include a Neutral mode. Therefore, the vehicle ...) or the manual transmission is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition and remove the key. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in P (Park) with an automatic...
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... until you must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Drive cautiously to do so could damage vehicle components. 9 To maintain steering and braking control of your wheels. Failure to avoid vehicle damage from another vehicle. When driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning ...they must reinflate the tires to a lower gear and drive steadily through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. Sand Ford Motor Company designs its intended use (not misusing the vehicle, not overloading, etc.) and at all four wheels on the tire decal. Remember...
... until you must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Drive cautiously to do so could damage vehicle components. 9 To maintain steering and braking control of your wheels. Failure to avoid vehicle damage from another vehicle. When driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning ...they must reinflate the tires to a lower gear and drive steadily through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. Sand Ford Motor Company designs its intended use (not misusing the vehicle, not overloading, etc.) and at all four wheels on the tire decal. Remember...
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...lightly." Once through water, determine the depth. You can be driven in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. This will use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness areas. A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over... educational program designed to increase public awareness of Land Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other side. Ford joins the U.S. This could cause the rear to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on steep slopes or hills. Forest Service...
...lightly." Once through water, determine the depth. You can be driven in deep snow that would stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. This will use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness areas. A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and possibly rolling over... educational program designed to increase public awareness of Land Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other side. Ford joins the U.S. This could cause the rear to a low gear and maintain steady pressure on steep slopes or hills. Forest Service...
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...will help you could lose control. Do not descend in neutral. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. It is better to back down to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. The front wheels have to be able to a lower gear from a higher gear once the... When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to steer. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control.
...will help you could lose control. Do not descend in neutral. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. It is better to back down to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. The front wheels have to be able to a lower gear from a higher gear once the... When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to steer. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. This reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of vehicle control.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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change the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid • Normal vehicle axle - maintenance and lubrication • Police and Taxi vehicle axles - time and mileage based interval If you have any questions about your driving conditions, or for further clarification, please see your dealer. 7 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English...
change the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid • Normal vehicle axle - maintenance and lubrication • Police and Taxi vehicle axles - time and mileage based interval If you have any questions about your driving conditions, or for further clarification, please see your dealer. 7 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English...
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... Check washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary) Check parking brake for proper operation Check and lubricate all hinges, latches and outside locks Check and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips... Check and clean body and door drain holes Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength Check... pedal (manual transmission Mustang only) (see Owner Guide) 9 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
... Check washer spray, wiper operation, and clean all wiper blades (replace blades as necessary) Check parking brake for proper operation Check and lubricate all hinges, latches and outside locks Check and lubricate door rubber weatherstrips... Check and clean body and door drain holes Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength Check... pedal (manual transmission Mustang only) (see Owner Guide) 9 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
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..., and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ... steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter 12 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
..., and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ... steering linkage (E and F Series, Expedition, Navigator, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter 12 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
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... Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 14 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all other vehicles, if ..., Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat...
... Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 14 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all other vehicles, if ..., Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat...
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Rotation recommended for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped 16 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace... Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and...
Rotation recommended for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped 16 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace... Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and...
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... Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect...Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus) 18 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
... Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect...Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus) 18 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
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... Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped... air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Additional services for: Natural Gas Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter 21 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
... Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped... air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Additional services for: Natural Gas Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter 21 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
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... Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 23 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Aviator, and LS ... Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat...
... Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 23 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Aviator, and LS ... Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat...
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..., and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ...Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F series, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter 26 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
..., and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ...Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F series, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter 26 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
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... Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 28 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) We, however, urge that the failure to perform this maintenance...Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat...
... Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 28 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) We, however, urge that the failure to perform this maintenance...Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat...
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..., and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ...Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F series, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter 31 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
..., and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if ...Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F series, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter 31 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
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... Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions page... fluid and filter Change rear axle lubricant on all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 33 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
... Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions page... fluid and filter Change rear axle lubricant on all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 33 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
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... lubricants should be changed anytime an axle has been submerged in water. 35 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) The axle lubricant should be... waived if the axle was filled with Ford-design axles are not to be checked or changed anytime the axle and PTO have... (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. These lubricants are lubricated for complete refill...
... lubricants should be changed anytime an axle has been submerged in water. 35 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) The axle lubricant should be... waived if the axle was filled with Ford-design axles are not to be checked or changed anytime the axle and PTO have... (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, part number F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent. These lubricants are lubricated for complete refill...
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...Special Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in one of engine operation, whichever occurs...fluid Change rear axle fluid if equipped with zerk fittings, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Inspect brake system Check battery electrolyte level (Patrol Cars) Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,... miles Change automatic transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings 37 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) For specific recommendations, see your...
...Special Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in one of engine operation, whichever occurs...fluid Change rear axle fluid if equipped with zerk fittings, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Inspect brake system Check battery electrolyte level (Patrol Cars) Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,... miles Change automatic transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings 37 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) For specific recommendations, see your...