User manual FORD F150-2003

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 12 12 16 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo cassette AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo cassette with CD Rear seat controls 20 20 22 32 35 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 38 38 40 43 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 44 44 46 48 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 54 54 55 60 61 63 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 77 77 77 80 1 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 90 90 98 111 119 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Trailer towing 136 136 141 144 165 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 176 176 177 177 178 186 193 198 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 199 207 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 208 216 218 221 225 233 250 255 256 259 2 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Accessories Index 268 272 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. [. . . ] · To return to O/D (Overdrive), press the transmission control switch. · O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned off. (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the · To return to (Overdrive) position. · Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transmission to downshift to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed. 146 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving 1 (First) · Provides maximum engine braking. · Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Shift strategy (4R100 automatic transmission) To account for customer driving habits and conditions, your 4R100 automatic transmission electronically controls the shift quality by using an adaptive learning strategy. The adaptive learning strategy is maintained by power from the battery. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. Optimal shifting will resume within a few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation. If the shift quality does not improve within a few hundred kilometers (miles) of operation, or if the downshifts and other throttle conditions do not function normally, see your dealer or a qualified service technician as soon as possible. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat. 147 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) 1 2 3 4 5 R Using the clutch The manual transmission has a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then put the gearshift lever in the neutral position. Start the engine, then press the brake pedal and release the parking brake. Move the gearshift lever to the desired gear, then slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing on the accelerator. During each shift, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed to the floor. Failure to fully depress the clutch pedal to the floor may cause increased shift efforts and prematurely wear components in the transmission. Make sure the floor mat is properly positioned so it doesn't interfere with the full extension of the clutch pedal. Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. Recommended shift speeds Upshift and downshift according to the following charts for your specific engine/drivetrain combination: 148 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving 4. 2L V6 engine Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped) 2H or 4H 4L 1-2 24 km/h (15 mph) 14 km/h (9 mph) 2-3 40 km/h (25 mph) 19 km/h (12 mph) 3-4 60 km/h (37 mph) 24 km/h (15 mph) 72 km/h (45 mph) 29 km/h (18 mph) 4 - D (Overdrive) Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped) 2H or 4H 4L 1-2 18 km/h (11 mph) 8 km/h (5 mph) 2-3 34 km/h (21 mph) 18 km/h (11 mph) 3-4 50 km/h (31 mph) 23 km/h (14 mph) 69 km/h (43 mph) 27 km/h (17 mph) 4 - D (Overdrive) 4. 6L V8 engine (4x2 and 4x4 with 3. 08:1 rear axle ratio) Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped) 2H or 4H 4L 1-2 24 km/h (15 mph) 14 km/h (9 mph) 2-3 40 km/h (25 mph) 19 km/h (12 mph) 3-4 58 km/h (36 mph) 23 km/h (14 mph) 72 km/h (45 mph) 27 km/h (17 mph) 4 D (Overdrive) - 149 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped) 2H or 4H 4L 1-2 16 km/h (10 mph) 6 km/h (4 mph) 2-3 34 km/h (21 mph) 16 km/h (10 mph) 3-4 51 km/h (32 mph) 21 km/h (13 mph) 72 km/h (45 mph) 27 km/h (17 mph) 4 D (Overdrive) 4. 6L V8 engine (4x2 with optional rear axle ratio) Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped) 2H or 4H 4L 1-2 14 km/h (9 mph) 5 km/h (3 mph) 2-3 32 km/h (20 mph) 11 km/h (7 mph) 3-4 50 km/h (31 mph) 19 km/h (12 mph) 71 km/h (44 mph) 27 km/h (17 mph) 4 - D (Overdrive) Upshifts when cruising (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped) 2H or 4H 4L 1-2 16 km/h (10 mph) 6 km/h (4 mph) 2-3 26 km/h (16 mph) 10 km/h (6 mph) 3-4 43 km/h (27 mph) 16 km/h (10 mph) 68 km/h (42 mph) 26 km/h (16 mph) 4 - D (Overdrive) 150 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving All applications Maximum downshift speeds1 Shift from: Transfer case position (if equipped) 2H or 4H 4L 89 km/h (55 mph) 34 km/h (21 mph) D (Overdrive) 4 4-3 72 km/h (45 mph) 27 km/h (17 mph) 3-2 56 km/h (35 mph) 21 km/h (13 mph) 2-1 32 km/h (20 mph) 11 km/h (7 mph) 1 Downshift at lower speeds when driving on slippery surfaces. Make sure that your vehicle is at a complete stop before you shift into R (Reverse). [. . . ] These dual usage fluids are not to be used in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON type fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that require the MERCON V type fluid. Use of a transmission fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON and MERCON V) in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON may cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage. ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system Compression ratio 4. 2L V6 engine 256 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 1. 3-1. 4 mm (0. 052-0. 056 inch) EDIS 9. 3:1 4. 6L V8 engine 281 87 octane 5. 4L V8 engine 330 87 octane 5. 4L Supercharged V8 engine 330 91 octane 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1. 3-1. 4 mm (0. 052-0. 056 inch) Coil on plug 9. 37:1 1. 3-1. 4 mm (0. 052-0. 056 inch) Coil on plug 9. 0:1 1. 3-1. 4 mm (0. 052-0. 056 inch) Coil on plug 9. 0:1 261 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Styleside Dimension Regular Cab 4x2 5256 mm (206. 9 in) (SWB) 5729 mm (225. 5 in) (LWB) 1989mm (78. 3 in)1 1846 mm (72. 7 in) (SWB) 1838 mm (72. 4 in) (LWB) 3045 mm (119. 9 in) (SWB) 3518 mm (138. 5 in) (LWB) 1661 mm (65. 4 in) 1661 mm (65. 4 in) Body Regular Cab 4x4 5264 mm (207. 2 in) (SWB) 5736 mm (225. 8 in) (LWB) 2019 mm (79. 5 in)1 1915 mm (75. 4 in) (SWB) 1907 mm (75. 1 in) (LWB) 3053 mm (120. 2 in) (SWB) 3526 mm (138. 8 in) (LWB) 1661 mm (65. 4 in) 1661 mm (65. 4 in) Style Super Cab 4x2 5728 mm (225. 5 in) (SWB) 6201 mm (244. 1 in) (LWB) 1989 mm (78. 3 in)1 1849 mm (72. 8 in) (SWB) 1841 mm (72. 5 in) (LWB) 3518 mm (138. 5 in) (SWB) 3990 mm (157. 1 in) (LWB) 1661 mm (65. 4 in) 1661 mm (65. 4 in) Super Cab 4x4 5735 mm (225. 8 in) (SWB) 6208 mm (244. 4 in) (LWB) 2019 mm (79. 5 in)1 1918 mm (75. 5 in) (SWB) 1907 mm (75. 1 in) (LWB) 3526 mm (138. 8 in) (SWB) 3998 mm (157. 4 in) (LWB) 1661 mm (65. 4 in) 1661 mm (65. 4 in) (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Overall height (4) Wheel base (5)Track front/rear 1 Vehicle width, including mirrors: 2279 mm (89. 7 in) 262 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Flareside Dimension (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Overall height (4) Wheel base (5) Track front/rear 1 Regular Cab 4x2 5255 mm (206. 9 in) 2014 mm (79. 3 in)1 1846 mm (72. 7 in) 3046 mm (119. 9 in) 1661 mm (65. 4 in) Body Regular Cab 4x4 5263 mm (207. 2 in) 2030 mm (79. 9 in)1 1915 mm (75. 4 in) 3053 mm (120. 2 in) 1661 mm (65. 4 in) Style Super Cab 4x2 5728 mm (225. 5 in) 2014 mm (79. 3 in)1 1849 mm (72. 8 in) 3518 mm (138. 5 in) 1661 mm (65. 4 in) Super Cab 4x4 5735 mm (225. 8 in) 2030 mm (79. 9 in)1 1918 mm (75. 5 in) 3526 mm (138. 8 in) 1661 mm (65. 4 in) Vehicle width, including mirrors: 2279 mm (89. 7 in) 3 5 2 263 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 4 1 4 1 264 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications F-150 SuperCrew Dimension (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Overall height (4) Wheel base (5)Track front/rear 1 2 Body Style SuperCrew 4x2 mm SuperCrew 4x4mm (in) (in) 5738 5745 (225. 9) (226. 2) 2029 2009 (79. 9)1 (79. 1)1 1878 1953 (73. 9)2 (76. 9) 3518 3525 (138. 5) (138. 8) 1661 1 661 (65. 4) (65. 4) Vehicle width, including mirrors: 2293 mm (90. 3 in) Harley-Davidson height is 1852 mm (72. 9 in) 3 5 2 265 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 4 1 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. 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