Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... any damage to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is you, the driver. If the fuel filler cap is not used . The customer warranty may result in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is...
... any damage to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is you, the driver. If the fuel filler cap is not used . The customer warranty may result in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...against the vehicle, stop and retighten them. Ford offers tire cables as shown on tire cables for information on your vehicle. Consult your dealer for your vehicle. 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-65...-650 BXT-65-650 Oil filter FL-820S FL-820S PCV valve EV-243 F6ZE-6C324-CA Spark plugs* AGSF-22PP ** AWSF...
...against the vehicle, stop and retighten them. Ford offers tire cables as shown on tire cables for information on your vehicle. Consult your dealer for your vehicle. 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-65...-650 BXT-65-650 Oil filter FL-820S FL-820S PCV valve EV-243 F6ZE-6C324-CA Spark plugs* AGSF-22PP ** AWSF...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... dealer or a qualified service technician. Turn off . 2. If the fuel filler cap is designed for changing the fuel filter. 244 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used. If you have an adverse affect on...
... dealer or a qualified service technician. Turn off . 2. If the fuel filler cap is designed for changing the fuel filter. 244 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used. If you have an adverse affect on...
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... techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is the small amount of fuel remaining in period). Empty reserve is you fill up. 245 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,600 km (1,...accurately and consistently as listed in the tank. You will result if the engine is equal to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is the amount of the fuel tank on your vehicle after 3,000 km-5,000 km (2,000 miles-3,000 miles). When refueling your vehicle...
... techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is the small amount of fuel remaining in period). Empty reserve is you fill up. 245 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,600 km (1,...accurately and consistently as listed in the tank. You will result if the engine is equal to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is the amount of the fuel tank on your vehicle after 3,000 km-5,000 km (2,000 miles-3,000 miles). When refueling your vehicle...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...chains on dry roads. • Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) with the service number suffix letter as shown on the engine decal. 259 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If a spark plug needs to be used on the rear wheels. • Install ...not use only spark plugs with tire cables or chains on other Ford approved methods of traction control. Consult your dealer for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Fuel filter Battery Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs* 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 4.6L V8...
...chains on dry roads. • Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) with the service number suffix letter as shown on the engine decal. 259 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If a spark plug needs to be used on the rear wheels. • Install ...not use only spark plugs with tire cables or chains on other Ford approved methods of traction control. Consult your dealer for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Fuel filter Battery Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs* 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 4.6L V8...
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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...steering linkage, suspension 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, 4F50N, 4R100, 4F27E..... Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on 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)
...steering linkage, suspension 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, 4F50N, 4R100, 4F27E..... Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on 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)
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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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...filter replacement Additional services for your dealer for : Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles Inspect fuel tanks Normal Schedule * If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 19 2003...liability prior to the completion of the vehicle's useful life. Normal Schedule Replace fuel filter (except Natural Gas)* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all other vehicles, if equipped with ...
...filter replacement Additional services for your dealer for : Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles Inspect fuel tanks Normal Schedule * If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 19 2003...liability prior to the completion of the vehicle's useful life. Normal Schedule Replace fuel filter (except Natural Gas)* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all other vehicles, if equipped with ...
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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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..., Aviator, and LS if equipped) Additional services 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, 4F50N,... 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) Consult your dealer for your particular requirements. Inspect automatic...
..., Aviator, and LS if equipped) Additional services 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, 4F50N,... 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) Consult your dealer for your particular requirements. Inspect automatic...
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... passenger cars and light trucks under 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (see page 5) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Additional services for wear. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 100,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities... Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect accessory drive belt(s) Inspect tires 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) Rotation...
... passenger cars and light trucks under 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (see page 5) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Additional services for wear. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 100,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities... Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect accessory drive belt(s) Inspect tires 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) Rotation...
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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) We, however, urge that the failure to perform this maintenance...equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for 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 Weight...
...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...equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for 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 Weight...
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... Gas Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter 130,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 30 2003 Universal Service...
... Gas Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter 130,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for wear. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 30 2003 Universal Service...
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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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... ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter (except PZEV Focus 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 rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles...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)
... ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter (except PZEV Focus 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 rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles...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)
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... case fluid Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder and reset the minder after filter replacement 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 - Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: 4x4 Change front axle lubricant (see page 48) 34 2003...
... case fluid Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder and reset the minder after filter replacement 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 - Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: 4x4 Change front axle lubricant (see page 48) 34 2003...
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... 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) ... dealership service advisor or qualified service professional. 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 livery Every 3,000 miles, 3 months...
... 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) ... dealership service advisor or qualified service professional. 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 livery Every 3,000 miles, 3 months...
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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)