Ford F150 2003 Owners Manual

							Traction-Lok axles. Add 236 ml (8 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3
or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete
refill of 10.25 and 10.5 inch Traction-Lok axles.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONand MERCONV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONtype
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONV type fluid.
MERCONand MERCONV type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCONand MERCONV. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCONand MERCONV) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONmay
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
ENGINE DATA
Engine4.2L V6
engine4.6L V8
engine5.4L V8
engine5.4LSupercharged
V8 engine
Cubic
inches256 281 330 330
Required
fuel87 octane 87 octane 87 octane 91 octane
Firing
order1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug
gap1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)
Ignition
systemEDIS Coil on plug Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression
ratio9.3:1 9.37:1 9.0:1 9.0:1
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							VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Styleside
DimensionBody Style
Regular
Cab 4x2Regular Cab
4x4Super Cab
4x2Super Cab
4x4
(1) Overall
length5256 mm
(206.9 in)
(SWB)
5729 mm
(225.5 in)
(LWB)5264 mm
(207.2 in)
(SWB)
5736 mm
(225.8 in)
(LWB)5728 mm
(225.5 in)
(SWB)
6201 mm
(244.1 in)
(LWB)5735 mm
(225.8 in)
(SWB)
6208 mm
(244.4 in)
(LWB)
(2) Overall
width1989mm
(78.3 in)
12019 mm
(79.5 in)11989 mm
(78.3 in)12019 mm
(79.5 in)1
(3) Overall
height1846 mm
(72.7 in)
(SWB)
1838 mm
(72.4 in)
(LWB)1915 mm
(75.4 in)
(SWB)
1907 mm
(75.1 in)
(LWB)1849 mm
(72.8 in)
(SWB)
1841 mm
(72.5 in)
(LWB)1918 mm
(75.5 in)
(SWB)
1907 mm
(75.1 in)
(LWB)
(4) Wheel
base3045 mm
(119.9 in)
(SWB)
3518 mm
(138.5 in)
(LWB)3053 mm
(120.2 in)
(SWB)
3526 mm
(138.8 in)
(LWB)3518 mm
(138.5 in)
(SWB)
3990 mm
(157.1 in)
(LWB)3526 mm
(138.8 in)
(SWB)
3998 mm
(157.4 in)
(LWB)
(5)Track
front/rear1661 mm
(65.4 in)
1661 mm
(65.4 in)1661 mm
(65.4 in)
1661 mm
(65.4 in)1661 mm
(65.4 in)
1661 mm
(65.4 in)1661 mm
(65.4 in)
1661 mm
(65.4 in)
1Vehicle width, including mirrors: 2279 mm (89.7 in)
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							Flareside
DimensionBody Style
Regular
Cab 4x2Regular
Cab 4x4Super Cab
4x2Super Cab
4x4
(1) Overall
length5255 mm
(206.9 in)5263 mm
(207.2 in)5728 mm
(225.5 in)5735 mm
(225.8 in)
(2) Overall
width2014 mm
(79.3 in)
12030 mm
(79.9 in)12014 mm
(79.3 in)12030 mm
(79.9 in)1
(3) Overall
height1846 mm
(72.7 in)1915 mm
(75.4 in)1849 mm
(72.8 in)1918 mm
(75.5 in)
(4) Wheel
base3046 mm
(119.9 in)3053 mm
(120.2 in)3518 mm
(138.5 in)3526 mm
(138.8 in)
(5) Track
front/rear1661 mm
(65.4 in)1661 mm
(65.4 in)1661 mm
(65.4 in)1661 mm
(65.4 in)
1Vehicle width, including mirrors: 2279 mm (89.7 in)
2
5
3
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4
1
4
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							F-150 SuperCrew
DimensionBody Style
SuperCrew 4x2 mm
(in)SuperCrew 4x4mm
(in)
(1) Overall length5738
(225.9)5745
(226.2)
(2) Overall width2009
(79.1)
12029
(79.9)1
(3) Overall height1878
(73.9)21953
(76.9)
(4) Wheel base3518
(138.5)3525
(138.8)
(5)Track front/rear1661
(65.4)1 661
(65.4)
1Vehicle width, including mirrors: 2293 mm (90.3 in)
2Harley-Davidson height is 1852 mm (72.9 in)
2
5
3
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							IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Certification label be affixed
to a vehicle and prescribe where the
Certification label may be located.
The Certification label is located on
the front door latch pillar on the
driver’s side.
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							Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block and transmission.
Harley-Davidson serialization plate
The Harley-Davidson Edition contains a serialization plate that is unique
and custom made for each Harley-Davidson vehicle. The serialization
plate contains the model year, vehicle identification number and build
sequence number. This information is added to the plate at the time of
vehicle build. Since plate is custom made, it isnot a serviceable part.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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							FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer.
These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your
automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style
and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory
is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous
engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or
replace any properly dealer-installed Ford accessory found to be
defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the
warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective
accessory. The accessory will be warranted for whichever provides you
the greatest benefit:
•12 months or 20,000 km (12,000 miles) (whichever occurs first), or
•the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
This means that genuine Ford accessories purchased along with your new
vehicle and installed by the dealer are covered for the full length of your
New Vehicle’s Limited Warranty — 3 years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles)
(whichever occurs first). Contact your dealer for details and a copy of
the warranty.
Not all accessories are available for all models.
Following is a list of several Ford Genuine Accessory products. Not all
accessories are available for all models. To find out what accessories are
available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our online
store at: www.fordaccessoriesstore.com.
Vehicle Security
Air bag anti-theft locks
Locking gas cap
StyledWheel locks
Vehicle security systems
Comfort and convenience
Air filtration systems
Automatic Headlamp System with Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Battery warmer/blanket
Cargo organizers (interior)
Cargo storage bin (regular cab)
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							Cargo trays (interior)
Cellular phone holder
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Dash trim (wood grain)
Engine block heaters
Manual sliding rear window
Power sliding rear window
Remote start system
Tire step
Travel equipment
Cargo cage (SuperCrew only)
Bed mount bike carrier
Bed tent
Fog lights
Hitch mount bike carrier
Inside mirror with compass display
Inside mirror with compass and temperature display
Off road lights
Outside signal mirror (available only with power mirrors)
Pickup box rails
Retractable bed hooks
Running boards (molded, diamond plate, tubular and stirrup step)
Seatback organizer
Speed control
Towing mirrors
Trailer hitch (Class III)
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Trailer swivel hitch
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							Protection and appearance equipment
Bed mat/bedliner tailgate covers
Bed mats
Bedliners
Bull bar (chrome & black)
Cap (hard, color keyed — Leer supplier branded)
Carpet floor mats
Commercial Cap (Leer supplier branded)
Cargo cover
Cargo liner
Chrome grill insert
Diamond plate, bed rail caps
Diamond plate, front box protector
Diamond plate, splash guards
Diamond plate, tool box
Door edge guards
Fender flares
Flat splash guards
Front end covers (full)
Grill guard/brush guard
Hood deflectors
Leather wrapped steering wheel
Molded splash guards
Molded “all weather” vinyl floor mats
Side window air deflectors
Tailgate covers, diamond plate
Tonneau covers (hard, color keyed — Leer supplier branded)
Tonneau covers (soft)
Truck cover
Universal floor mats
Wheels
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