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What Are The Recommended Mileage Service For 2003 Ford Ranger
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Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 15
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...vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. For this reason, Ford strongly recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such ... chassis and powertrain components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for proper maintenance instructions and schedules.
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 1
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... Zayed Road Dubai, United Arab Emirates Telephone: 971-4-326084 Fax: 971-4-327299 E-mail: menacac@ford.com
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2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at the dealership. 3. In the US, contact: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 16800 Executive Plaza Drive, P.O. P.O. If the inquiry or concern...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 2
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...Information ...4 Owner Checks and Services ...8 Normal Schedule ...9 Mileage Intervals ...9 Exceptions ...34 Special Operating Conditions ...37 Maintenance and Service Record ...39 Premium Gold ...Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 4
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... who can perform the required maintenance using genuine Ford parts. Ford strongly recommends the use of maintenance. Please consult your vehicle.
Be sure receipts for complete warranty information.
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2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Parts other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford authorized remanufactured parts that will invalidate warranty...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 5
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... and equipment, which means nobody is more complicated repair work on Genuine Ford and Motorcraftா parts and services, making Quality Care a great value.
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2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) With Quality Care service, you need maintenance for your Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership. One stop for all your maintenance needs
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 6
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Items listed in italic type are :
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2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) The listed services should be performed at specified mileage intervals. For specific recommendations, see page 37. This maintenance frequency represented in one of vehicle operators will need to have some items maintained more demanding "Special Operating Conditions" ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 10
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... dealer-performed maintenance on your vehicle, please visit the Ford Customer Service website. The website location is presented at the web site.
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2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) This schedule is at: www.ford.com/ Then go to the service pick at specific mileage intervals with exceptions noted. Normal Schedule
Normal Schedule...
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..., Excursion)
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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.
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2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Normal Schedule
Normal Schedule
30,000 miles
Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 19
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... Normal Schedule
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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.
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2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) We, however, urge that the failure to perform this maintenance item will...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 23
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.... Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Aviator, and LS if equipped) Additional services for your particular requirements. We, however, urge that the failure to perform this ...on all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 28
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... limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle's useful life. Replace camshaft belt on all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
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2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Consult your dealer for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter (not...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 33
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...miles) Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Aviator, and LS if equipped) Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints ...determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 37
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... 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..., replace grease seals, and adjust bearings
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2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) For specific recommendations, see your vehicle under these conditions, it is...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 39
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... or Special Operating Conditions -
SOC) each time service is designed to allow your service provider to record that the recommended service was completed at the appropriate mileage intervals. Be sure to ask your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer, or Ford or Lincoln Mercury Auto Care service center or other qualified service technician to record the type of the guide...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing - Page 48
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Next Date or Current Mileage: 50,000 Miles + 50,000 Next Mileage:
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Warranty Guide 5th Printing - Page 29
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... Company dealers. and • protection against repair costs after your dealer for complete details about Ford ESP coverage. * In Hawaii, rules vary. There are authorized.) This information is the only service contract backed by Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Service Company. 9. It provides: • benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 175
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Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) www.ford.ca In order to help you service your Ford or Lincoln Mercury vehicle, please have a complaint involving a warranty dispute, you must directly notify Ford in the U.S.) you may wish to help than the dealership could provide, after following information available when contacting a Customer Relationship...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 176
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... Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law, before pursuing replacement or repurchase remedies provided by purchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. Ford ESP is an optional service contract which is : • an independent, third-party arbitration program for your new car or light truck by certain state laws...
Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing - Page 1
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...outside air to the recommended specifications found on the ... to cool off switch may have a vehicle concern, Ford offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. If your Owner... is properly set the hour. Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch - Limited service spare tires are not working, a fuse may have a 20-gallon ... playing. Eject Function -
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...vehicle in a moderate fashion (avoiding heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at www.ford.com or www.fordvehicles.com.
Place the gearshift in N (Neutral) or depress the...
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