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... control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 6 Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. You may loose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface...
... control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 6 Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. • It often may damage the drivelines and axles. You may loose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface...
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... use"aftermarket lift kits" or other than what Ford recommends, you nevertheless decide to equip your safety, tires that originally provided by Ford, it is equipped with larger tires and wheels.... of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or serious personal injury. Do not exceed the Ford recommended pressure even if it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could lead to loss of...have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Do not use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford because it can adversely affect the way your ...
... use"aftermarket lift kits" or other than what Ford recommends, you nevertheless decide to equip your safety, tires that originally provided by Ford, it is equipped with larger tires and wheels.... of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or serious personal injury. Do not exceed the Ford recommended pressure even if it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could lead to loss of...have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. Do not use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford because it can adversely affect the way your ...
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... "Owner's Guide" for information on maximum safe vehicle weight limits. 16 Loaded vehicles, with the heaviest cargo on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. Once you must haul cargo on the roof will tend to make sure it to lean more cargo, even if there is properly loaded to...
... "Owner's Guide" for information on maximum safe vehicle weight limits. 16 Loaded vehicles, with the heaviest cargo on the bottom and ahead of the rear axle. Once you must haul cargo on the roof will tend to make sure it to lean more cargo, even if there is properly loaded to...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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...• Engine oil and Premium Gold coolant - fuel tank intervals • Class A Motorhome/E-550 - maintenance and lubrication • Police and Taxi vehicle axles - These exceptions are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule for specific vehicles or special applications on page 34. General Maintenance Information General Maintenance Information Towing ... - 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 (fus)
...• Engine oil and Premium Gold coolant - fuel tank intervals • Class A Motorhome/E-550 - maintenance and lubrication • Police and Taxi vehicle axles - These exceptions are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule for specific vehicles or special applications on page 34. General Maintenance Information General Maintenance Information Towing ... - 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 (fus)
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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... required (Focus PZEV engine) Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see page 35-36) Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last ...California Air Resources Board has determined that 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) We, however, urge that the failure to perform this maintenance ...
... required (Focus PZEV engine) Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see page 35-36) Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last ...California Air Resources Board has determined that 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) We, however, urge that the failure to perform this maintenance ...
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Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: 4x4 Change front axle lubricant (see page 48) 34 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) change - change Premuim Gold coolant (whichever comes first) After initial change Premium Gold coolant every 3 ...
Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: 4x4 Change front axle lubricant (see page 48) 34 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) change - change Premuim Gold coolant (whichever comes first) After initial change Premium Gold coolant every 3 ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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...fuel tanks Class A Motorhome/E-550 Every two years - The 3,000 mile lube change interval may be waived if the axle was filled with Ford-design axles are not to be replaced every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever occurs first, during extended trailer tow operation above .... 35 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Change automatic transmission fluid Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance Rear axles and power take off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL...
...fuel tanks Class A Motorhome/E-550 Every two years - The 3,000 mile lube change interval may be waived if the axle was filled with Ford-design axles are not to be replaced every 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever occurs first, during extended trailer tow operation above .... 35 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Change automatic transmission fluid Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance Rear axles and power take off (PTO) units containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford specification WSL...
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... 550 vehicles operated at or near maximum Gross Vehicle Weights, the rear axle lubricant should be observed when the vehicles are operated under normal driving conditions on page 37. 36 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Normal... Schedule Normal Schedule Police and Taxi Vehicle Axle Maintenance Replace rear axle lubricant every 160,000 km (100,000 miles). The axle lubricant should be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford...
... 550 vehicles operated at or near maximum Gross Vehicle Weights, the rear axle lubricant should be observed when the vehicles are operated under normal driving conditions on page 37. 36 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Normal... Schedule Normal Schedule Police and Taxi Vehicle Axle Maintenance Replace rear axle lubricant every 160,000 km (100,000 miles). The axle lubricant should be waived if the axle was filled with 75W140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting Ford...
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... bearings (F Super Duty) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid Change rear axle fluid if equipped with zerk fittings, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Inspect brake system... 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) If you will ...maintenance. Special Operating Conditions Special Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or ...
... bearings (F Super Duty) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid Change rear axle fluid if equipped with zerk fittings, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Inspect brake system... 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) If you will ...maintenance. Special Operating Conditions Special Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or ...
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...Check air filter minder, replace filter as required (Focus PZEV engine) Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (450 and 550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace engine air...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 and lubricate U-joints ... and replace oil filter Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs 38 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
...Check air filter minder, replace filter as required (Focus PZEV engine) Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (450 and 550 only) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid As required Replace engine air...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 and lubricate U-joints ... and replace oil filter Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs 38 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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... Mercury vehicles (except Excursion modified by a Qualified Vehicle Modifier using the XLT package with a 6.8L engine and 4:30 axle (XC3)) that are converted to Ford components caused by installation of miles driven (24 months for example, parts (including glass) installed by a warranty repair. ...8226; After 12 months in service, regardless of non-Ford parts other than "certified" emissions parts • vehicles that have been determined to be a "total loss" by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty...
... Mercury vehicles (except Excursion modified by a Qualified Vehicle Modifier using the XLT package with a 6.8L engine and 4:30 axle (XC3)) that are converted to Ford components caused by installation of miles driven (24 months for example, parts (including glass) installed by a warranty repair. ...8226; After 12 months in service, regardless of non-Ford parts other than "certified" emissions parts • vehicles that have been determined to be a "total loss" by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty...
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... purposes (including responsibilities for producing ambulances only if equipped with a 6.8L engine and 4.30 axle (XC3). If the Excursion limousine has not been modified by contacting the ambulance manufacturer of fuel expulsion and fires. Such use also voids the Ford Bumper to produce an ambulance could result in -use compliance). 28 Using...
... purposes (including responsibilities for producing ambulances only if equipped with a 6.8L engine and 4.30 axle (XC3). If the Excursion limousine has not been modified by contacting the ambulance manufacturer of fuel expulsion and fires. Such use also voids the Ford Bumper to produce an ambulance could result in -use compliance). 28 Using...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one wheel is significantly more than a person wearing a safety belt. Driving If the steering wanders or... taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. 117 Vehicles with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Under normal conditions, the Traction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear...
... tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one wheel is significantly more than a person wearing a safety belt. Driving If the steering wanders or... taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. 117 Vehicles with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Under normal conditions, the Traction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...high water, drive slowly. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Drying can lose traction in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands...of land-use regulations and responsibilities in mud. As when you are driving in our nations wilderness areas. If the front or rear axle is an educational program designed to travel diagonally up or straight down a hill or steep incline, you are driving over sand, apply...
...high water, drive slowly. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Drying can lose traction in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands...of land-use regulations and responsibilities in mud. As when you are driving in our nations wilderness areas. If the front or rear axle is an educational program designed to travel diagonally up or straight down a hill or steep incline, you are driving over sand, apply...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... Refer to the Brakes section of this chapter for additional information on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in other than what Ford Motor Company recommends, you should not use these tires for off-road use a size and type of your vehicle is equipped with tires ...wheels. Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on the vehicle are of vehicle control. 132 This could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure as well as in the direction of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, and/or serious personal injury or death. Tires, Replacement...
... Refer to the Brakes section of this chapter for additional information on snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel in other than what Ford Motor Company recommends, you should not use these tires for off-road use a size and type of your vehicle is equipped with tires ...wheels. Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on the vehicle are of vehicle control. 132 This could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure as well as in the direction of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, and/or serious personal injury or death. Tires, Replacement...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: • Base Curb Weight: Weight of the wheel rims (for each axle system. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight. • GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): Base curb weight plus ...payload weight. • GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Maximum allowable total weight of cargo, occupants and optional equipment. Ford Motor Company recommends that is not known. Failure to heavy off-road usage. Driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed ...
... LOADING Before loading a vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms: • Base Curb Weight: Weight of the wheel rims (for each axle system. The payload equals the gross vehicle weight rating minus base curb weight. • GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): Base curb weight plus ...payload weight. • GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Maximum allowable total weight of cargo, occupants and optional equipment. Ford Motor Company recommends that is not known. Failure to heavy off-road usage. Driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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.... Always ensure that the weight of occupants, cargo and equipment is within the weight limitations, including both gross vehicle weight and front and rear gross axle weight rating limits. Do not use replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Exceeding...
.... Always ensure that the weight of occupants, cargo and equipment is within the weight limitations, including both gross vehicle weight and front and rear gross axle weight rating limits. Do not use replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Exceeding...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... the Trailer Towing section in this chapter) for your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart. Subtract your type of engine and rear axle ratio. 2. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may tow a class I, II or III trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to... the maximum trailer weight listed for your engine and rear axle ratio on your vehicle without cargo. Driving Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe ...
... the Trailer Towing section in this chapter) for your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart. Subtract your type of engine and rear axle ratio. 2. TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may tow a class I, II or III trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to... the maximum trailer weight listed for your engine and rear axle ratio on your vehicle without cargo. Driving Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe ...
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... to frontal area of vehicle 4.64 (50) 4.64 (50) Equal to frontal area of (lbs.) trailer - Driving Engine 4x2 w/manual transmission Rear Maximum Maximum Maximum axle GCWR - kg trailer frontal ratio (lbs.) weight - kg area of vehicle 137
... to frontal area of vehicle 4.64 (50) 4.64 (50) Equal to frontal area of (lbs.) trailer - Driving Engine 4x2 w/manual transmission Rear Maximum Maximum Maximum axle GCWR - kg trailer frontal ratio (lbs.) weight - kg area of vehicle 137
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). 138 The combined weight of (lbs.) trailer - Maximum trailer weight is shown. Driving Engine 4x2 w/manual transmission Rear Maximum Maximum Maximum axle GCWR - m2 (ft2) All 2722 (6000) 1125 (2480) 4.64 (50) 3.0L (non-torsion bar suspension) 3.0L (torsion All 2722 (6000) 1052 (2320) 4.64 (50) bar...
... Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). 138 The combined weight of (lbs.) trailer - Maximum trailer weight is shown. Driving Engine 4x2 w/manual transmission Rear Maximum Maximum Maximum axle GCWR - m2 (ft2) All 2722 (6000) 1125 (2480) 4.64 (50) 3.0L (non-torsion bar suspension) 3.0L (torsion All 2722 (6000) 1052 (2320) 4.64 (50) bar...