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Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 15,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, ...noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport ...(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)
Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 15,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, ...noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport ...(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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... 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 vehicles equipped with dipstick. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 30,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans...and heat shields Inspect 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 ...
... 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 vehicles equipped with dipstick. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 30,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans...and heat shields Inspect 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 ...
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...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 filter as required 45,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, ... and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for optimal tire life. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 40,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas...
...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 filter as required 45,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, ... and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for optimal tire life. Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 40,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas...
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...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) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 60,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4... ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
...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) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 60,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4... ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
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Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 75,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas... hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped Check air filter minder, replace filter ... 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 ...
Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 75,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas... hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped Check air filter minder, replace filter ... 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 ...
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...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... the maintenance be recorded. 23 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 90,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport ... cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for : Light Trucks...
...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... the maintenance be recorded. 23 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 90,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport ... cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for : Light Trucks...
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Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 105,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, ...noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped Additional...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)
Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 105,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, ...noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped Additional...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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...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 ...engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for your particular requirements...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,...
...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 ...engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for your particular requirements...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,...
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Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 135,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, ...noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped Additional...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)
Normal Schedule Normal Schedule 135,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, ...noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped Additional...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)
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... Child restraints 128 128 133 147 155 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing 166 166 170 172 173 174 180 181 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher ... 199 204 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 205 214 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 2 215 222 224 225 229 237 251 256 257 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... Child restraints 128 128 133 147 155 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Air suspension Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing 166 166 170 172 173 174 180 181 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher ... 199 204 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 205 214 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 2 215 222 224 225 229 237 251 256 257 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... steadily, have the system serviced immediately. Washer: Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is open (or not fully closed). 13 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) O/D off when the speed control system is activated. Instrument Cluster Air suspension: Illuminates when the air suspension is turned OFF or the air suspension system requires servicing.
... steadily, have the system serviced immediately. Washer: Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is open (or not fully closed). 13 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) O/D off when the speed control system is activated. Instrument Cluster Air suspension: Illuminates when the air suspension is turned OFF or the air suspension system requires servicing.
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... distractions and pay attention to : • see problems such as door ajar and trunk ajar. • check the on/off status of air suspension, autolamp and speed control systems. 104 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) A driver's first responsibility is safe to avoid negating these benefits. Wait until it...
... distractions and pay attention to : • see problems such as door ajar and trunk ajar. • check the on/off status of air suspension, autolamp and speed control systems. 104 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) A driver's first responsibility is safe to avoid negating these benefits. Wait until it...
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... and general vehicle performance during: • Certain road conditions • Steering maneuvers 173 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM The air suspension system is designed to the power steering system: • Never hold the steering wheel at... manually, but it stops) for : • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment Speed sensitive steering The steering in any road conditions can cause...
... and general vehicle performance during: • Certain road conditions • Steering maneuvers 173 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM The air suspension system is designed to the power steering system: • Never hold the steering wheel at... manually, but it stops) for : • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment Speed sensitive steering The steering in any road conditions can cause...
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WARNING OFF On vehicles equipped with To prevent sudden vehicle movement, Air Suspension, turn OFF turn off switch is in the OFF position, INTERRUPTEUR DE the rear air suspension will not LA SUSPENSION PNEUMATIQUE operate. The air suspension shut-off air suspenthe Air Suspension switch prior to sion switch prior to jacking, hoisting or jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle at...
WARNING OFF On vehicles equipped with To prevent sudden vehicle movement, Air Suspension, turn OFF turn off switch is in the OFF position, INTERRUPTEUR DE the rear air suspension will not LA SUSPENSION PNEUMATIQUE operate. The air suspension shut-off air suspenthe Air Suspension switch prior to sion switch prior to jacking, hoisting or jacking, hoisting or towing your vehicle at...
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... light EATC, Heated seats LCM, Autolamps/PAT/Sunload sensors, Park/Tail lamps, Cornering lamps Shift lock, Speed control, Air suspension Hi beam headlamps (LCM) Restraint Control Module (RCM), Air bags 8 9 10 10A 20A 10A 189 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies 27 26 25 24 23 22 21...
... light EATC, Heated seats LCM, Autolamps/PAT/Sunload sensors, Park/Tail lamps, Cornering lamps Shift lock, Speed control, Air suspension Hi beam headlamps (LCM) Restraint Control Module (RCM), Air bags 8 9 10 10A 20A 10A 189 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies 27 26 25 24 23 22 21...
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... trunk (in P (Park), turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior to the wheel well. On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension, turn engine OFF and block the diagonally opposite wheel. 3. Place gearshift lever in a holder bracket), on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set parking brake. OFF 196 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
... trunk (in P (Park), turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior to the wheel well. On vehicles equipped with Air Suspension, turn engine OFF and block the diagonally opposite wheel. 3. Place gearshift lever in a holder bracket), on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set parking brake. OFF 196 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
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... the jack (D) under D the frame (A) of the wheel nut wrench that came with the mark (B semi-circle). 197 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) A 5. Roadside Emergencies Refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter for more information. 4. Rotate the lug wrench socket out from the jack. Locate pry...
... the jack (D) under D the frame (A) of the wheel nut wrench that came with the mark (B semi-circle). 197 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) A 5. Roadside Emergencies Refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter for more information. 4. Rotate the lug wrench socket out from the jack. Locate pry...
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...the lug nuts in injury or vehicle damage. Do not attempt to the hood of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 199 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) also, the catalytic converter may have push-start capability; Park the ... vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation. 1. Turn the heater fan on the air suspension switch. 1 3 4 5 2 JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted. Roadside Emergencies...
...the lug nuts in injury or vehicle damage. Do not attempt to the hood of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 199 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) also, the catalytic converter may have push-start capability; Park the ... vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation. 1. Turn the heater fan on the air suspension switch. 1 3 4 5 2 JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted. Roadside Emergencies...
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... may occur. Before your vehicle can be towed, the air suspension control in the luggage compartment must be towed with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your tow truck operator refer to the OFF position (if equipped). Have your vehicle. 204 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
... may occur. Before your vehicle can be towed, the air suspension control in the luggage compartment must be towed with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your tow truck operator refer to the OFF position (if equipped). Have your vehicle. 204 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
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...147-148, 152 and child safety seats ...149 description ...148, 152 disposal ...154 driver air bag ...150, 153 indicator light ...151, 154 operation ...150, 153 passenger air bag ...150, 153 side air bag ...152 Air cleaner filter ...250-251, 255 Air suspension ...173 description ...173 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...231 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes...159 in rear seat ...159 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...216 instrument panel ...218 interior ...218-219 plastic parts ...217 safety belts ...220 washing ...215 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
...147-148, 152 and child safety seats ...149 description ...148, 152 disposal ...154 driver air bag ...150, 153 indicator light ...151, 154 operation ...150, 153 passenger air bag ...150, 153 side air bag ...152 Air cleaner filter ...250-251, 255 Air suspension ...173 description ...173 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...231 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes...159 in rear seat ...159 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ...216 instrument panel ...218 interior ...218-219 plastic parts ...217 safety belts ...220 washing ...215 2003 Town Car (tow) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)