Ford F150 2003 Owners Manual
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For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: •When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety compliance certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight information. •The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile communications systems - such as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician. •Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use or are not properly installed. When operated, such systems may cause the engine to stumble or stall or cause the transmission to be damaged or operate improperly. In addition, such systems may be damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your vehicle. (Citizens band [CB] transceivers, garage door openers and other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily affect your vehicle’s operation.) •Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage that may result from the use of such equipment. 2003 F150(f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English(fus) Accessories 271
A Accessory delay ..........................60 Air bag supplemental restraint system ........................................111 and child safety seats ............112 description ..............................111 disposal ....................................115 driver air bag ..........................113 indicator light .........................114 operation .................................113 passenger air bag ...................113 passenger deactivation switch ......................................115 Air cleaner filter ...............250, 255 Air conditioning ..........................40 Ambulance packages ....................8 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ................227 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ..............................141 Armrests ......................................97 Audio system Single CD ..................................22 Audio system (see Radio) ................20, 22, 28, 32 Automatic transmission ............144 driving an automatic overdrive .................................145 fluid, adding ............................245 fluid, checking ........................245 fluid, refill capacities ..............256 fluid, specification ..................261 Auxiliary power point .................58 Axle lubricant specifications ..259, 261 refill capacities ........................256 traction lok ..............................143B Battery .......................................225 acid, treating emergencies .....225 jumping a disabled battery ....193 maintenance-free ....................225 replacement, specifications ...255 servicing ..................................225 Bed extender ..............................72 BeltMinder .................................106 Brakes ........................................141 anti-lock ...................................141 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...............141 fluid, checking and adding ....244 fluid, refill capacities ..............256 fluid, specifications .........259, 261 lubricant specifications ..259, 261 parking ....................................142 shift interlock ..........................144 Bulbs ............................................48 C Calculating load ........................165 Capacities for refilling fluids ....256 Cassette tape player .............22, 28 CD-single premium ...............20, 32 Cell phone use ............................59 Certification Label ....................266 Changing a tire .........................186 Child safety restraints ..............120 child safety belts ....................120 Child safety seats ......................123 attaching with tether straps ..128 in front seat ............................124 in rear seat ......................124, 127 2003 F150(f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English(fus) Index Index 272
Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............209 exterior ....................................214 instrument panel ....................212 interior .....................................212 interior trim ............................212 plastic parts ............................211 safety belts ..............................212 washing ....................................208 waxing .....................................208 wheels ......................................209 wiper blades ............................211 Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ............40 Clock adjust Single CD ..................................22 Clutch fluid ..........................................244 operation while driving ..........148 recommended shift speeds ....148 Compass, electronic ....................56 calibration .................................58 set zone adjustment .................57 Console ........................................59 overhead ....................................55 Coolant checking and adding ..............227 refill capacities ................230, 256 specifications ..................259, 261 Cruise control (see Speed control) ....................63 Customer Assistance ................176 Ford accessories for your vehicle .....................................215 Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................201 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada ..............205 Getting roadside assistance ...176Getting the service you need .................................199 Ordering additional owner’s literature ...................206 The Dispute Settlement Board .......................................201 Utilizing the Mediation/ Arbitration Program ...............204 D Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ................................45 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ..........................................245 engine oil .................................221 Doors lubricant specifications ..........259 Driveline universal joint and slip yoke .............................249 Driving under special conditions ..................147, 156, 159 sand .........................................158 snow and ice ...........................160 through water .................159, 163 E Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................193 Emergency Flashers .................177 Emission control system ..........240 Engine ................................261–262 cleaning ...................................209 coolant .....................................227 fail-safe coolant ......................231 idle speed control ...................225 lubrication specifications ..................259, 261 2003 F150(f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English(fus) Index 273
refill capacities ........................256 service points ..................218–220 starting after a collision .........177 Engine block heater .................140 Engine oil ..................................221 checking and adding ..............221 dipstick ....................................221 filter, specifications ........224, 255 recommendations ...................224 refill capacities ........................256 specifications ..................259, 261 Exhaust fumes ..........................141 F Fail safe cooling ........................231 Floor mats ...................................71 Fluid capacities .........................256 Foglamps .....................................44 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......152 driving off road .......................155 electronic shift ........................154 indicator light .........................152 lever operated shift ................152 preparing to drive your vehicle .....................................143 Fuel ............................................233 calculating fuel economy .......237 cap ...........................................235 capacity ...................................256 choosing the right fuel ...........235 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .........240 detergent in fuel .....................237 filling your vehicle with fuel ..................233, 235, 237 filter, specifications ........237, 255 fuel pump shut-off switch .....177 improving fuel economy ........237 octane rating ...........236, 261–262quality ......................................236 running out of fuel .................237 safety information relating to automotive fuels ................233 Fuel pump shut-off switch .......177 Fuses ..................................178–179 G Garage door opener ..............56, 66 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............235 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................237 Gauges .........................................16 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ..........................163 calculating ...............................165 definition .................................163 driving with a heavy load ......163 location ....................................163 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ..........................163 calculating .......................163, 165 definition .................................163 driving with a heavy load ......163 location ....................................163 H Hazard flashers .........................177 Head restraints ...........................90 Headlamps ...................................44 aiming ........................................46 autolamp system .......................44 bulb specifications ....................48 daytime running lights .............45 flash to pass ..............................45 high beam .................................45 replacing bulbs .........................49 turning on and off ....................44 2003 F150(f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English(fus) Index 274
Heating heating and air conditioning system ...........38–40 HomeLink universal transceiver (see Garage door opener) ......66, 68–69 Hood ..........................................217 I Ignition .......................136, 261–262 Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................123 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ..............................242 Instrument panel cleaning ...................................212 cluster ........................................12 lighting up panel and interior .......................................46 J Jack ............................................186 positioning ...............................186 storage .....................................186 Jump-starting your vehicle ......193 K Keyless entry system .................85 Keys positions of the ignition .........136 L Lamps autolamp system .......................44 bulb replacement specifications chart ..................48 cargo lamps ...............................46 daytime running light ...............45fog lamps ...................................44 headlamps .................................44 headlamps, flash to pass ..........45 instrument panel, dimming .....46 interior lamps .....................47–48 replacing bulbs ...................48–53 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ........................46 Lights, warning and indicator ....12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........141 speed control ............................65 Load limits .................................163 GAWR ......................................163 GVWR ......................................163 trailer towing ..........................163 Loading instructions .................165 Locks childproof ..................................78 Lubricant specifications ...259, 261 Lumbar support, seats ...............92 M Manual transmission .................148 fluid capacities ........................256 lubricant specifications ..........261 reverse .....................................151 Mirrors ...................................55, 61 automatic dimming rearview mirror ........................................61 fold away ...................................62 side view mirrors (power) .......61 Moon roof ....................................65 Motorcraft parts ................237, 255 O Octane rating ............................236 Oil (see Engine oil) ..................221 2003 F150(f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English(fus) Index 275
P Parking brake ............................142 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....255 Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) ...............62 Power adjustable foot pedals .....62 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................182 Power door locks ........................77 Power point ...........................58–59 Power steering ..........................142 fluid, checking and adding ....243 fluid, refill capacity ................256 fluid, specifications .........259, 261 Power Windows ...........................60 Preparing to drive your vehicle ........................................143 R Radio ..........................20, 22, 28, 32 Single CD ..................................22 Relays ........................................178 Remote entry system .................80 illuminated entry ......................83 locking/unlocking doors ...........77 Roadside assistance ..................176 S Safety Belt Maintenance ..........110 Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ................98–103 Safety defects, reporting ..........207 Safety restraints ..................98–103 belt minder .............................106extension assembly ................110 for adults ...........................99–102 for children .....................119–120 lap belt ....................................104 safety belt maintenance .........110 warning light and chime ...............................105–106 Safety seats for children ..........123 Seat belts (see Safety restraints) ........................98 Seats ............................................90 child safety seats ....................123 cleaning ...................................213 Servicing your vehicle ..............216 Snowplowing .................7, 172–173 Spare tire (see Changing the Tire) ...................187 Spark plugs, specifications .............255, 261–262 Special notice ................................8 ambulance conversions ..............8 four-wheel drive vehicles .......174 utility-type vehicles ....................8 Specification chart, lubricants ...........................259, 261 Speed control ..............................63 Starting your vehicle ........................136–137, 140 jump starting ..........................193 Steering wheel tilting .........................................55 Stereo Single CD ..................................22 T Tailgate ..................................71–72 Tilt steering wheel ......................55 2003 F150(f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English(fus) Index 276
Tires ...........................186, 251–252 changing ..........................186–188 checking the pressure ............252 replacing ..................................254 rotating ....................................253 snow tires and chains ............254 tire grades ...............................252 treadwear ................................251 Tonneau cover .......................73, 76 Towing .......................................165 recreational towing .................171 trailer towing ..........................165 Traction-lok rear axle ...............143 Transfer case fluid checking .........................249 Transmission automatic operation ...............144 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....144 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................245 fluid, checking and adding (manual) .................................248 fluid, refill capacities ..............256 lubricant specifications ..259, 261manual operation ....................148 Trunk ...........................................78 Turn signal ..................................46 V Vehicle dimensions ...........262, 265 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................267 Vehicle loading ..........................163 Ventilating your vehicle ...........141 W Warning lights (see Lights) .......12 Washer fluid ..............................221 Water, Driving through .............163 Windows power .........................................60 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ..........................................54 checking and adding fluid .....221 replacing wiper blades .............54 2003 F150(f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English(fus) Index 277