Ford F150 2003 Owners Manual

							Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel capLow tire warning
2003 F150(f12)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Introduction
11 
						

							WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Standard instrument cluster
Optional instrument cluster
Harley—Davidson instrument cluster
L
H
L
H
E
F
C
HSELECT/RESET
PREMIUM
UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
0
DBRAKEPRND2CRUISE DOOR
AJARTHEFT
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
MPHRPMX1000km/h
20406080100
140 120
160
3040
0 10205060 70
80
90
100
110
130120180
200123
4
5
6
2003 F150(f12)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster
12 
						

							Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the
respective system inspected immediately.
Service engine soon:TheService
engine soonindicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the ON position to check
the bulb. Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On
Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)in theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could
damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid
heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced
immediately.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Check fuel cap:Illuminates when
the fuel cap may not be properly
installed. Continued driving with
this light on may cause the Service
engine soon warning light to come
on. Refer toFuel filler capin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter.
Brake system warning light:To
confirm the brake system warning
light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or
in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake
when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system
warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately
from your dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking brake
indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected
immediately by your servicing dealership.
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
2003 F150(f12)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Instrument Cluster
13 
						

							Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is
dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may
occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle
checked by your dealer immediately.
Anti-lock brake system:If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected, have the system
serviced immediately. Normal
braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is
illuminated.
Air bag readiness:If this light fails
to illuminate when ignition is turned
to ON, continues to flash or remains
on, have the system serviced
immediately. A chime will also
sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been
detected.
Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt.
Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Oil pressure/Engine coolant:
Illuminates when any of the
following conditions has occurred:
•The engine coolant temperature
is high.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
ABS
2003 F150(f12)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Instrument Cluster
14 
						

							Low fuel:Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at, or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Low washer fluid:Illuminates
when the windshield washer fluid is
low.
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is activated. Turns
off when the speed control system
is deactivated.
Transmission control indicator
light (TCIL):Illuminates when the
overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off,
refer to theDrivingchapter. If the
light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission
serviced soon, or damage may occur.
Four wheel drive low
(if equipped):Illuminates when
four-wheel drive low is engaged.
Four wheel drive indicator
(if equipped):Illuminates when
four-wheel drive is engaged.
Anti-theft system (if equipped):
Flashes when the Securilock

Passive Anti-theft System has been
activated.
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door is open.
LOW
FUEL
CRUISE
OVERDRIVE
LOW
RANGE
4x4
DOOR
AJAR
2003 F150(f12)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Instrument Cluster
15 
						

							Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is
opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and
the driver’s door is opened.
GAUGES
Standard instrument cluster gauges
Optional instrument cluster gauges
2003 F150(f12)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Instrument Cluster
16 
						

							Harley—Davidson instrument cluster gauges
Speedometer:Indicates the
current vehicle speed.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge:Indicates engine coolant
temperature. At normal operating
temperature, the needle will be in
the normal range (between “H” and
“C”).If it enters the red section,
the engine is overheating. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, switch off the engine
and let the engine cool.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Odometer:Registers the total
kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.
MPHkm/h
20406080100
140 120
160
3040
0 10205060 70
80
90
100
110
130120180
200
DBRAKEPRND2CRUISE DOOR
AJARTHEFT
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOONLOW  
FUEL
RPMX1000
L
H
L
H
E
F
C
HSELECT/RESET
PREMIUM
UNLEADED
FUEL ONLY
C
H
2003 F150(f12)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Instrument Cluster
17 
						

							Trip odometer:Registers the
kilometers (miles) of individual
journeys. Press the control once to
switch from the odometer to the
trip odometer. To reset the trip,
press the control again until the trip reading is 0.0 miles.
Tachometer (if equipped):
Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute. Driving with
your tachometer pointer
continuously at the top of the scale
may damage the engine.
Battery voltage gauge:Indicates
the battery voltage when the
ignition is in the ON position. If the
pointer moves and stays outside the
normal operating range (as
indicated by arrows), have the
vehicle’s electrical system checked
as soon as possible.
Engine oil pressure gauge:
Indicates engine oil pressure. The
needle should stay in the normal
operating range (between “L” and
“H”). If the needle falls below the
normal range, stop the vehicle, turn
off the engine and check the engine
oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil
level is correct, have your vehicle
checked at your dealership or by a
qualified technician.
DPRND2
L
H
L
H
2003 F150(f12)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Instrument Cluster
18 
						

							Fuel gauge:Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignition
is in the ON position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
Refer toFilling the tankin the
Maintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information..
E
F
2003 F150(f12)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Instrument Cluster
19 
						

							AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE
1.Balance:Press to shift sound to
the left/right speakers.
2.Fade:Press to shift sound to the
rear/front speakers.
3.CLK:To set the hour, press and
hold CLK. Then press SEEK to
decrease
or increasethe
hours.
To set the minute, press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decrease
or increasethe minutes.
SCAN
BASS TREB BAL FADE
SIDE
EJ
REW FF1 - 2TAPE
AMS
SEEK
TUNE
AM
FMCLK
12 3456
FM1ST
13141516171234
VOL - PUSH ON
12
11
10
9
65
87
CLK
2003 F150(f12)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Entertainment Systems
Entertainment Systems
20