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IDENTIFYING
YOUR
VEHICLE
Certification
label
The
National
Highway
T
raffic
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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Maintenance
and
Specifications
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
1
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
Safety and Environment Protection
5
Protecting the Environment
5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
6
Data Recording
7
Special Instructions
7
Using Your Vehicle with a Snowplow
8
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance
8
Notice to Owners with Vehicles Equipped with Power Take off (PTO) Capability
9
Middle East/North Africa Vehicle Specific Information
9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
10
Instrument Cluster
12
Check Fuel Cap
12
Service Engine Soon
12
Warning and Control Lights
12
Warning Lights and Chimes
12
Air Bag Readiness
13
Anti-Lock Brake System
13
Brake System Warning Light
13
Check Gage
13
Charging System
14
Check Air Suspension
14
Low Fuel
14
Safety Belt
14
Door Ajar
15
Four Wheel Drive Indicator
15
Four Wheel Drive Low
15
Turn Signal
15
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
16
Gauges
16
Odometer
16
Speedometer
16
Battery Voltage Gauge
17
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
17
Tachometer
17
Trip Odometer
17
Fuel Gauge
18
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge
18
White Area
18
Yellow Area
18
Red Area (over Temperature)
19
Entertainment Systems
20
AM/FM Stereo
20
AM/FM Stereo Cassette
22
FF (Fast Forward)
23
Dolby Noise Reduction
23
Premium Am/Fm Stereo/Cassette/Single CD
25
Premium In-Dash Six CD Sound System
29
AM/FM Stereo with CD
29
Seamless Play
31
Autostore
31
CD Changer
32
If Your CD Changer Is Located under the Rear Bench
33
To Remove Discs
33
Radio Frequencies
34
Radio Reception Factors
34
Cassette/Player Care
34
CD/CD Player Care
35
Climate Controls
36
Heater Only System
36
Operating Tips
36
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
37
Max A/C
37
To Aid in Side Window Defogging/Demisting in Cold Weather
38
Autolamp Control (if Equipped)
39
Headlamp Control
39
Lights
39
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (if Equipped)
40
Foglamp Control (if Equipped)
40
High Beams
40
Aiming the Headlamps
41
Flash to Pass
41
Panel Dimmer Control
41
Turn Signal Control
41
Bulb Replacement
42
Courtesy/Reading Lamps (if Equipped)
42
Map Lamps
42
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
42
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs (Aerodynamic)
43
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs (Sealed Beam)
44
Replacing Front Parking/Turn Signal Bulbs
45
Replacing Brake/Tail/Backup Lamp Bulbs — F450/F550 Only
46
Replacing Tail Lamp/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs — F250/F350 Only
46
Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs
47
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs (if Equipped)
47
Replacing Roof Marker Bulbs
47
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
48
Driver Controls
49
Changing the Wiper Blades
49
Multi-Function Lever
49
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
49
Overdrive Cancel
50
Steering Wheel Adjustment
50
Tilt Steering Wheel (if Equipped)
50
Tow/Haul Feature
50
Transmission Control
50
Illuminated Visor Mirror (if Equipped)
51
Install a Garage Door Opener (if Equipped)
51
Overhead Console (if Equipped)
51
Storage Compartment (if Equipped)
51
One-Touch Moon Roof (if Equipped)
52
Auxiliary Power Point
53
Power Windows (if Equipped)
53
Sliding Shade
53
To Tilt the Moon Roof
53
Accessory Delay (if Equipped)
54
One Touch down
54
Power Side View Mirrors (if Equipped)
54
Window Lock (if Equipped)
54
Heated Outside Mirrors
55
Signal Mirrors (if Equipped)
55
Fold-Away Mirrors
56
Running Lamps
56
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals (if Equipped)
57
Setting Speed Control
57
Speed Control (if Equipped)
57
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
58
Resuming a Set Speed
58
Indicator Light (if Equipped)
59
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
59
Turning off Speed Control
59
Cell Phone Use
60
Center Console
60
Message Center
60
Trip Computer
60
English/Metric Display
61
Mode Control
61
Selectable Features
61
Compass
62
Outside Air Temperature
62
Compass Calibration Adjustment
63
Compass Zone Adjustment
63
Tailgate Lock (if Equipped)
64
Tailgate Removal
64
Locks and Security
65
Keys
65
Power Door Locks (if Equipped)
65
Smart Locks (if Equipped)
65
Remote Entry System (if Equipped)
66
Childproof Door Locks
66
Unlocking the Doors
67
Locking the Doors
67
Power Door Unlock Disable Feature (if Equipped)
67
Anti-Theft System
67
Power Door Unlock Disable Feature — Activation/Deactivation
68
Sounding a Panic Alarm
68
Replacing the Battery
68
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters
69
How to Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters
69
Illuminated Entry
70
Autolock (if Equipped)
70
Relock
71
Deactivating/Activating the Autolock Feature
71
Seating and Safety Restraints
72
Full Bench Seat (if Equipped)
72
40/20/40 Front Seat Armrest and Console (if Equipped)
73
40/20/40 Split Bench Seat (if Equipped)
73
Captain’s Chair (if Equipped)
74
Folding up the Rear Seats
76
Heated Seats (if Equipped)
76
Using the Manual Lumbar Support
76
Returning the Seat to Seating Position
77
Safety Restraints
77
Safety Restraints Precautions
77
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
78
Automatic Locking Mode
79
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
79
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
79
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
80
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
80
Energy Management Feature
81
Safety Belt Replacement Label
81
Safety Belt Pretensioner
82
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
83
Adjusting the Lap Belt
84
Beltminder
85
Conditions of Operation
85
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
85
Deactivating/Activating the Beltminder Feature
87
One Time Disable
87
Beltminder Activation and Deactivation Procedure
88
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
89
Safety Belt Maintenance
89
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
90
Important SRS Precautions
90
Children and Air Bags
92
How Does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
92
Determining if the System Is Operational
93
Disposal of Air Bags and Air Bag Equipped Vehicles
94
Passenger Air Bag ON/OFF Switch
94
Turning the Passenger Air Bag Back on
95
Turning the Passenger Air Bag off
95
Child Restraints
96
NHTSA Deactivation Criteria (Excluding Canada)
97
Transport Canada Deactivation Criteria
98
Children and Safety Belts
99
Important Child Restraint Precautions
99
Safety Restraints for Children
99
Child Booster Seats
100
When Children Should Use Booster Seats
100
The Importance of Shoulder Belts
101
Types of Booster Seats
101
Child and Infant or Child Safety Seats
102
Safety Seats for Children
102
When Installing a Child Safety Seat
103
Installing Child Safety Seats with Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
104
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
106
F—Series Crew Cab
107
F—Series Regular Cab
107
F—Series Supercab
107
Tether Strap Attachment
107
Tether Strap Attachment Rear Supercab Only
108
Driving
110
Starting
110
Positions of the Ignition
110
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
110
Important Safety Precautions
111
Before Starting the Vehicle
111
If Starting a Vehicle with an Automatic Transmission
112
If Starting a Vehicle with a Manual Transmission
112
Starting the Engine
113
Brakes
114
Using the Engine Block Heater (if Equipped)
114
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
114
Important Ventilating Information
114
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) (if Equipped)
115
ABS Warning Lamp
115
Using ABS
115
Parking Brake
116
Steering
117
Traction-Lok Axle (if Equipped)
117
Preparing to Drive Your Vehicle
117
Automatic Transmission Operation (if Equipped)
118
Brake-Shift Interlock
118
Understanding the Gearshift Positions of the 4–Speed Automatic Transmission
119
Forced Downshifts
120
Shift Strategy (4R100 Automatic Transmission)
121
Understanding the Shift Positions of the 5–Speed Automatic Transmission
121
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
123
Manual Transmission Operation (if Equipped)
124
Using the Clutch
124
Recommended Shift Speeds
125
Maximum Downshift Speeds
125
Reverse
125
Parking Your Vehicle
125
Reverse Sensing System (if Equipped)
126
Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation (if Equipped)
128
Manual 4X4 System (if Equipped)
128
Electronic Shift on the Fly (ESOF) 4X4 System (if Equipped)
128
4WD System Indicator Lights
129
Using a Manual 4WD System (if Equipped)
129
Shifting from 2H (2WD High) to 4H (4WD High)
130
Shifting from 4H (4WD High) to 2H (2WD High)
130
Shifting from 4H (4WD High) to 4L (4WD Low)
131
Shifting from 4L (4WD Low) to 4H (4WD High) or 2H (2WD High)
131
Using the N (Neutral) Position
131
Using the Electronic Shift 4WD System (if Equipped)
132
Positions of the Electronic Shift System
132
Shifting from 2WD (2WD High) to 4X4 HIGH (4WD High)
133
Shifting from 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) to 2WD (2WD High)
133
Shifting from 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) to 4X4 LOW (4WD Low)
133
Shifting from 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) to 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) or 2WD (2WD High)
134
Driving Off-Road with Truck and Utility Vehicles
134
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles
134
Basic Operating Principles
135
If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
135
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
136
Emergency Maneuvers
136
Parking
137
4WD Systems
137
Normal Characteristics
138
Sand
138
Mud and Water
138
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
139
Driving on Snow and Ice
140
Tires, Replacement Requirements
141
Maintenance and Modifications
142
Driving through Water
143
Power Take off (PTO) Capability (if Equipped)
143
Gasoline Engine
143
Diesel Engine
143
Vehicle Loading
144
Trailer Towing
145
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility-Type Vehicles
145
Calculating the Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow
145
Preparing to Tow
167
Hitches
167
Load Equalizing Hitch
168
Safety Chains
168
Trailer Brakes
168
Trailer Lamps
168
Using a Step Bumper (if Equipped)
169
Driving While You Tow
169
Servicing after Towing
169
Trailer Towing Tips
169
All Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd) Vehicles
170
Launching or Retrieving a Boat
170
Snowplowing
171
Installing the Snowplow
171
Removing Snowplow
172
Snowplowing with Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
173
Engine Temperature While Plowing
173
4WD Operation While Plowing
174
Roadside Emergencies
175
Getting Roadside Assistance
175
Using Roadside Assistance
175
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
176
Hazard Flasher Switch
176
Fuses and Relays
177
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel / Power Distribution Box
178
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
178
Fuses Codes
179
Changing a Flat Tire
182
Spare Tire Information
182
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
183
Removing the Spare Tire (with Spare Tire Carrier Only)
183
Tire Change Procedure
185
Stowing the Flat/Spare Tire
192
Jump Starting Your Vehicle
193
Preparing Your Vehicle
193
Connecting the Jumper Cables
194
Jump Starting
195
Removing the Jumper Cables
196
Wrecker Towing
198
Customer Assistance
200
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
208
Cleaning
209
Washing the Exterior
209
Waxing
209
Paint Chips
210
Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Covers
210
Engine
210
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
211
Windows and Wiper Blades
211
Instrument Panel and Cluster Lens
212
Interior Trim
212
Interior
212
Leather Seats for the King Ranch F-250 and F-350 Crewcab Only (if Equipped)
213
Scratches
214
Conditioning
214
Underbody
214
Maintenance and Specifications
216
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
216
Service Recommendations
216
Working with the Engine off
216
Opening the Hood
217
5.4L V8/6.8L V10 Gasoline Engines
218
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
218
Checking the Engine Oil
219
Windshield Washer Fluid
219
Adding Engine Oil
220
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
221
Battery
222
Checking Engine Coolant
224
Engine Coolant
224
Adding Engine Coolant
225
Coolant Refill Capacity
228
Recycled Engine Coolant
228
Severe Climates
228
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
229
What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling (if Equipped)
229
Fuel Information
230
What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
230
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
230
Fuel Filler Cap
232
Choosing the Right Fuel
233
Fuel Quality
233
Octane Recommendations
233
Cleaner Air
234
Fuel Filter
234
Running out of Fuel
234
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
235
Filling the Tank
235
Measuring Techniques
235
Calculating Fuel Economy
236
Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
236
Habits
236
Conditions
237
Maintenance
237
Emission Control System
238
EPA Window Sticker
238
On Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
239
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
239
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
240
Brake Fluid Reservoir
241
Clutch Fluid (if Equipped)
241
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (if Equipped)
242
Correct Fluid Level
243
High Fluid Level
243
Low Fluid Level
243
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
244
Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter (if Equipped)
244
Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (if Equipped)
245
Air Filter Maintenance
246
Checking and Adding Transfer Case Fluid (if Equipped)
246
Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
246
Changing the Air Filter Element (Gasoline Engines Only)
247
Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
247
Temperature a B C
248
Traction AA a B C
248
Treadwear
248
U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire Quality Grades
248
Checking the Tire Pressure
249
Servicing Your Tires
249
Tire Inflation Information
250
Tire Rotation
250
Five Tire Rotation
251
Four Tire Rotation
251
DRW – Six Tire Rotation
252
Replacing the Tires
252
Snow Tires and Chains
253
Motorcraft Part Numbers
254
Refill Capacities
254
Lubricant Specifications
258
Engine Data
261
F250–Regular and Super Cab
261
Vehicle Dimensions
261
F250-Crew Cab
262
F350–Except Crew Cab
263
F350-Crew Cab
264
F450
265
Certification Label
269
Identifying Your Vehicle
269
Engine Number
270
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
270
Accessories
271
Index
275
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2003 F-250
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Language
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