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... a collision, which may result in possible personal injury. Refer to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used . You must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it stops. You will get a more accurate measurement ...on the filler pipe. 5. The customer warranty may be under pressure. Fuel Filter For fuel filter replacement, see your vehicle. Fuel expense, frequency of information about actual fuel economy is not used . We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of a turn...
... a collision, which may result in possible personal injury. Refer to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used . You must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it stops. You will get a more accurate measurement ...on the filler pipe. 5. The customer warranty may be under pressure. Fuel Filter For fuel filter replacement, see your vehicle. Fuel expense, frequency of information about actual fuel economy is not used . We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of a turn...
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... touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. Ford offers tire cables as shown on the engine decal. 262 Follow these or SAE class "S" tire cables. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 4.6L V8 engine Air filter element FA-1695 FA-1695 Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B Battery BXT...
... touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. Ford offers tire cables as shown on the engine decal. 262 Follow these or SAE class "S" tire cables. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 4.6L V8 engine Air filter element FA-1695 FA-1695 Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B Battery BXT...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... comes on and stays on after refueling, to allow the fuel system to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is designed for your vehicle. Maintenance and Specifications Running out of fuel Avoid running out of a turn until it stops. 3. ...cap, align the tabs on the filler pipe. 5. Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of fuel because this situation may be void for changing the fuel filter. 244 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English ...
... comes on and stays on after refueling, to allow the fuel system to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is designed for your vehicle. Maintenance and Specifications Running out of fuel Avoid running out of a turn until it stops. 3. ...cap, align the tabs on the filler pipe. 5. Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of fuel because this situation may be void for changing the fuel filter. 244 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English ...
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... in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is filled. • Allow no more accurate measurement after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you fill up. 245 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Empty reserve is the amount of...
... in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is filled. • Allow no more accurate measurement after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you fill up. 245 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Empty reserve is the amount of...
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...2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use cables or chains on dry roads. • Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) with the service number suffix letter as shown on your vehicle. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Fuel filter Battery Oil filter...AGSF-32PM * Refer to prevent vehicle damage. • Avoid overloading your dealer for inspection, it must be used on other Ford approved methods of traction control. If this does not work, remove the cables or chains to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI...
...2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use cables or chains on dry roads. • Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) with the service number suffix letter as shown on your vehicle. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Fuel filter Battery Oil filter...AGSF-32PM * Refer to prevent vehicle damage. • Avoid overloading your dealer for inspection, it must be used on other Ford approved methods of traction control. If this does not work, remove the cables or chains to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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...miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, 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 ...(except 450/550) Inspect and lubricate 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)
...miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, 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 ...(except 450/550) Inspect and lubricate 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) Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 30,000 miles Cars, Minivans, ...and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus) Replace fuel filter (except Natural Gas)* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all other vehicles, if equipped with AX4S,...
...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) Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 30,000 miles Cars, Minivans, ...and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus) Replace fuel filter (except Natural Gas)* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all other vehicles, if equipped with AX4S,...
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... (except 450/550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F series, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Additional services for: Natural Gas Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter Clean injectors 17 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
... (except 450/550) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F series, Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Additional services for: Natural Gas Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter Clean injectors 17 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
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...fuel filter (except Natural Gas)* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all other vehicles, if equipped with AX4S, 4F50N, 4R100, 4F27E. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on 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) Consult your dealer for : Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles Inspect fuel tanks Normal Schedule * If vehicle is ...
...fuel filter (except Natural Gas)* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all other vehicles, if equipped with AX4S, 4F50N, 4R100, 4F27E. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on 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) Consult your dealer for : Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles Inspect fuel tanks Normal Schedule * If vehicle is ...
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... Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except 450/550) 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 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)
... Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except 450/550) 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 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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...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 if equipped) Additional services for your particular requirements... if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus) Replace fuel filter (except Natural Gas)* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all other vehicles, if equipped with AX4S,...
...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 if equipped) Additional services for your particular requirements... if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus) Replace fuel filter (except Natural Gas)* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all other vehicles, if equipped with AX4S,...
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... under 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (see page 5) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Additional services for optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for : Natural Gas Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter Clean injectors 25 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Normal Schedule Normal Schedule...
... under 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (see page 5) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Additional services for optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for : Natural Gas Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter Clean injectors 25 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Normal Schedule Normal Schedule...
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...000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, 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... 4X2 ball joints (except 450/550) 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)
...000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, 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... 4X2 ball joints (except 450/550) 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) Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 120,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light...on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Consult your dealer for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus) Replace fuel filter (except Natural Gas)* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Replace PCV on all passenger cars and light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle ...
... 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) Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 120,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light...on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Consult your dealer for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus) Replace fuel filter (except Natural Gas)* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Replace PCV on all passenger cars and light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle ...
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... Normal Schedule Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 30 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Additional services for: Natural Gas Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter 130,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks...
... Normal Schedule Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 30 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Additional services for: Natural Gas Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter 130,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks...
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...000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, 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... 4X2 ball joints (except 450/550) 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)
...000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, 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... 4X2 ball joints (except 450/550) 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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...) vehicles (see below) Check air filter minder, replace filter as 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 recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 33 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal...
...) vehicles (see below) Check air filter minder, replace filter as 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 recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 33 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal...
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Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for : Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles Inspect fuel tanks Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter Clean injectors Exceptions In addition, there are listed below: Premium Gold coolant 5 years or 100,000 miles - change Premuim Gold...page 35-36) Change transfer case fluid Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder and reset the minder after filter replacement Additional services for : 4x4 Change front axle lubricant (see page 48) 34 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) They are...
Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for : Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles Inspect fuel tanks Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter Clean injectors Exceptions In addition, there are listed below: Premium Gold coolant 5 years or 100,000 miles - change Premuim Gold...page 35-36) Change transfer case fluid Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder and reset the minder after filter replacement Additional services for : 4x4 Change front axle lubricant (see page 48) 34 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) They are...
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...you will need to perform the additional 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 in one of engine operation, whichever occurs first Every 3,000 miles or... Check battery electrolyte level (Patrol Cars) Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 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) If...
...you will need to perform the additional 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 in one of engine operation, whichever occurs first Every 3,000 miles or... Check battery electrolyte level (Patrol Cars) Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 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) If...
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...unpaved or dusty roads Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Check air filter minder, replace filter as required (Focus PZEV engine) Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (450 ... ball joints with zerk fittings Use of E85 50% of the time or 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)
...unpaved or dusty roads Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Check air filter minder, replace filter as required (Focus PZEV engine) Every 50,000 miles Change rear axle lubricant (450 ... ball joints with zerk fittings Use of E85 50% of the time or 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)