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F-350 Crew Cab Single Rear Wheel Pickup

Engine

Rear axle

ratio

Maximum GCWR -

kg (lbs.)

Maximum

trailer weight -

kg (lbs.)

4x4 with manual transmission

5.4L

3.73

6123 (13500)

3083 (6800)

5.4L

4.10

6804 (15000)

3764 (8300)

6.8L

3.73

7484 (16500)

4399 (9700)

6.8L (without

fifth wheel)

4.30

9072 (20000)

5670 (12500)

6.8L (with

fifth wheel)

4.30

9072 (20000)

5987 (13200)

4x4 with automatic transmission

5.4L

3.73

6123 (13500)

3130 (6900)

5.4L

4.10

6804 (15000)

3810 (8400)

6.8L

3.73

7711 (17000)

4625 (10200)

6.8L (without

fifth wheel)

4.30

9072 (20000)

5670 (12500)

6.8L (with

fifth wheel)

4.30

9072 (20000)

5987 (13200)

F-350 Crew Cab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup

Engine

Rear axle

ratio

Maximum GCWR -

kg (lbs.)

Maximum

trailer weight -

kg (lbs.)

4x2 with manual transmission

6.8L

3.73

7484 (16500)

4445 (9800)

6.8L

(without

fifth wheel,

with

optional

14,000 lb.

hitch)

4.30

9072 (20000)

6033 (13300)

6.8L (with

fifth wheel)

4.30

9072 (20000)

6033 (13300)

2003 F250/350/450/550

(f23)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English

(fus)

Driving

158

Содержание 2003 F250

Страница 1: ...r 31 Climate Controls 35 Heater only 35 Manual heating and air conditioning 36 Lights 38 Headlamps 38 Turn signal control 41 Bulb replacement 42 Driver Controls 48 Windshield wiper washer control 48 Steering wheel adjustment 49 Moon roof 51 Power windows 52 Mirrors 53 Speed control 56 Message center 59 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Table of Contents Table of ...

Страница 2: ...ansmission operation 118 Trailer towing 146 Roadside Emergencies 174 Getting roadside assistance 174 Hazard flasher switch 175 Fuel pump shut off switch 175 Fuses and relays 176 Changing tires 181 Jump starting 192 Wrecker towing 197 Customer Assistance 199 Reporting safety defects U S only 207 Cleaning 208 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Table of Contents 2 ...

Страница 3: ... 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 Copyright 2003 Ford Motor Company 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 f...

Страница 4: ...ducts visit the following website In the United States www ford com In Canada www ford ca In Australia www ford com au In Mexico www ford com mx Additional owner information is given in separate publications This Owner s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle Furthermore due to printing cycles it may...

Страница 5: ...te cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break in Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1 600 km 1 000 miles of new vehicle operation Vary your speed to allow parts to adjust themselves to other pa...

Страница 6: ... belts by the driver and passengers information about the performance of various systems and modules in the vehicle and information related to engine throttle steering brake or other system status Any of this information could potentially include information regarding how the driver operates the vehicle potentially including but not limited to information regarding vehicle speed brake or accelerat...

Страница 7: ... Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner s Guide Supplement for information regarding correct operation and maintenance of your Diesel powered light truck Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles Before you drive your vehicle please read this Owner s Guide carefully Your vehicle is n...

Страница 8: ...an ambulance without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package voids the Ford New Vehicle Limited Warranty and may void the Emissions Warranties In addition ambulance usage without the preparation package could cause high underbody temperatures overpressurized fuel and a risk of spraying fuel which could lead to fires If your vehicle is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package it will be ...

Страница 9: ...quipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Owner Guide therefore a supplement has been supplied that complements this book By referring to the pages in the provided supplement you can properly identify those features recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle Refer to this Owner Guide for all other required information and ...

Страница 10: ...g Child Seat Lower Anchor Child Seat Tether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Traction Control AdvanceTrac娂 Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Introduction ...

Страница 11: ...olant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Emission System Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check fuel cap Low tire warning 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Introduction 11 ...

Страница 12: ...ected a malfunction Refer to On board diagnostics OBD II in the Maintenance 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 catalyt...

Страница 13: ...e brake system should be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership 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...

Страница 14: ...t lever illuminates when the Tow Haul feature has been selected Refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation If the light flashes steadily have the system serviced immediately damage to the transmission could occur Transmission control indicator light TCIL 4 speed automatic transmission if equipped Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned ...

Страница 15: ...h 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 the key is not in the ignition and the driver s door is opened Parking brake ON warning chime Sounds when the parking brake is set the...

Страница 16: ...oir cap while the engine is running or hot Odometer Registers the total kilometers miles of the vehicle 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 Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute Driving with y...

Страница 17: ...he 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 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 mot...

Страница 18: ...or extended periods of time with the gauge in the yellow area may cause internal transmission damage Altering the severity of the driving conditions is recommended to lower the transmission temperature into the normal range Red area over temperature the transmission fluid is overheating Stop the vehicle to allow the temperature to return to normal range If the gauge is operating in the Yellow or R...

Страница 19: ...to manually change radio frequency down up 3 AM FM Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode 1 2 3 4 AM FM SEEK TONE CLK TUNE TONE VOL 12 FM ST DX VOL PUSH ON 5 3 6 7 4 1 2 AM FM 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems Entertainment Systems 19 ...

Страница 20: ...volume control to raise lower the levels or to move the audio sound from the right to left or the front to back if equipped 7 CLK Clock To set the hour press and hold CLK until CLOCK SET appears in the display Press SEEK to decrease or increase the hours To set the minute press and hold CLK until CLOCK set appears in the display Press TUNE to decrease or increase the minutes 1 2 3 4 TONE CLK VOL P...

Страница 21: ...hen press SEEK to decrease or increase the hours To set the minute press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decrease or increase the minutes SCAN BASS TREB BAL FADE SIDE EJ REW FF 1 2 TAPE AMS SEEK TUNE AM FM CLK 1 2 3 4 5 6 FM1 ST 13 14 15 16 17 1 2 3 4 VOL PUSH ON 12 11 10 9 6 5 8 7 CLK 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 21 ...

Страница 22: ...set buttons To set a station Select frequency band AM FM1 FM2 tune to a station press and hold a preset button until sound returns 8 Dolby威 noise reduction Works in tape mode only Reduces tape noise and hiss press to activate deactivate 9 Scan Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of all listenable radio stations or all tape selections Press again to stop 10 Tune Works in radio mode only Press TUNE ...

Страница 23: ... bass output 15 Treble Press to decrease increase the treble output 16 EJ Eject Press to eject a tape 17 Cassette door Insert a cassette into the cassette door PREMIUM AM FM STEREO CASSETTE SINGLE CD EJ 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 23 ...

Страница 24: ...s with a scratch protection film attached and CDs with homemade paper adhesive labels should not be inserted into the CD player The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels Ballpoint pens may damage CDs Please contact your dealer for further information 4 Cassette door Insert the ca...

Страница 25: ...ss the SEEK to decrease hours or SEEK to increase hours Press the TUNE to decrease minutes or TUNE to increase minutes If your vehicle has a stand alone clock this control will not function 10 Balance Press BAL then press SEL to shift sound to the left right speakers Fade Press FADE then press SEL to shift sound to the rear front speakers 11 Memory preset buttons To set a station Select frequency ...

Страница 26: ...ion Dolby威 and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation 15 Side 1 2 Works in tape mode only Press to play reverse side of the tape 16 Fast Forward FF Press for a slow advance press and hold for a fast advance 17 Rewind REW Press for a slow rewind press and hold for a fast rewind 18 Select SEL Use with Bass Treble Balance and Fade controls 19 Bass Pr...

Страница 27: ...NE to change frequency down up 21 Seek Press and release SEEK for previous next strong station selection or track 22 AM FM Press to select AM FM1 FM2 frequency band PREMIUM IN DASH SIX CD SOUND SYSTEM SEEK TUNE SEEK TUNE 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 27 ...

Страница 28: ...ess to MUTE playing media press again return to playing media In CD mode MUTE acts as a pause feature 5 Eject Press to eject a CD Press and hold to auto eject all loaded discs 6 Bass Press BASS then press SEL to decrease increase the bass output Treble Press TREB then press SEL to decrease increase the treble output 7 Select Use with Bass Treble Balance and Fade controls to adjust levels Use with ...

Страница 29: ...for a more consistent listening level Setting the clock Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINUTE is displayed Use SEL to manually increase or decrease the hours minutes Press MENU again to disengage clock mode 10 Memory presets To set a station Select frequency band AM FM tune to a station press and hold a preset button until sound returns In CD mode press to move between CDs This radio is eq...

Страница 30: ...gage 13 Power volume Press to turn ON OFF turn to increase or decrease volume levels 14 Load Press to load a CD Press and hold to load up to six discs 15 Shuffle Press to play tracks in random order Press SHUF to cycle through SHUF TRAC SHUF DISC or SHUF OFF 16 Scan Press to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations or CD tracks Press again to stop 17 Disc Tune Radio Press or to manually tu...

Страница 31: ...er 4 Using the disc holder release knob C pull the disc holder B out of the magazine Do not pull too hard on the disc holder as the disc holder may come completely out of the magazine If this happens reinsert the disc holder back into the magazine while pressing on the lever 5 Line up the CD with the groove of the disc holder Ensure that the label on the CD faces downwards 6 Press the disc holder ...

Страница 32: ...ne window The disc will partially eject 2 Remove the disc Radio power must be turned on to play the CDs in the changer The magazine may be stored in the glove box when not being used The CD magazine may be inserted or ejected with the radio power off ONLY use the magazine supplied with the CD changer other types will damage the unit Keep the CD changer door closed Coins and foreign objects will da...

Страница 33: ...TE PLAYER CARE Do Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole and turning the hub Remove loose labels before inserting tapes Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat humidity or cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after 10 12 ...

Страница 34: ...e compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players Irregular shaped CDs CDs with a scratch protection film attached and CDs with homemade paper adhesive labels should not be inserted into the CD player The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels Ball point pens...

Страница 35: ... defroster vents and floor vents Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents Operating tips To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather place the air flow selector in the position To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle during cold or warm weather do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF position Under normal weather conditions do not leave the...

Страница 36: ...ure of the airflow in the vehicle 3 Air flow selections Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle See the following for a brief description on each control MAX A C Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle Air flows from the instrument panel vents only A C Uses outside air to cool the vehicle Air flows from the instrument panel vents only Distributes outside air through the instrument p...

Страница 37: ...the airflow to the back seats Remove any snow ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield To aid in side window defogging demisting in cold weather 1 Select 2 Select A C 3 Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort 4 Set the fan speed to the highest setting 5 Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows To increase airflow to the outer instrum...

Страница 38: ...on switch is turned to OFF To change the delay time of the autolamp feature do the following 1 Start with the ignition in OFF and the autolamps selected 2 Deselect the autolamps 3 Put the ignition in RUN 4 Put the ignition in OFF 5 Select the autolamps Steps 2 through 5 must be performed within a 10 second period At this point the headlamps and parking lamps will turn on 6 Deselect the autolamps a...

Страница 39: ...tput To activate the ignition must be in the ON position and the headlamp control is in the OFF parking lamp or autolamp position Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather The Daytime Running Lamp DRL system does not activate with your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions Failure to activate your headlamps under thes...

Страница 40: ...sition past detent to turn on the interior lamps Move the control to the full down position past detent to prevent the interior lights from illuminating when the doors are opened AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by a qualified service technician 2003 ...

Страница 41: ... when the control is in the DOOR left position any door is open the instrument panel switch is pushed past the detent and when any of the remote entry controls are pressed while the ignition is off The reading lamps can be turned on by pressing the rocker controls next to each lamp 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Lights 41 ...

Страница 42: ...cement bulbs are specified in the chart below Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized D O T for North America and an E for Europe to assure lamp performance light brightness and pattern and safe visibility The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA E...

Страница 43: ... bulbs are clear in color except where noted To replace all instrument panel lights see your dealer a Replace entire lamp assembly bulb is not serviceable Dual rear wheels or if equipped Replacing headlamp bulbs aerodynamic 1 Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position open the hood 2 Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling rearward 3 Remove bulb retainer ring b...

Страница 44: ...sure headlamp switch is in OFF position and open the hood 2 Remove the two screws and parking lamp side marker assembly by pulling gently 3 Disconnect the electrical connectors from the parking lamp side marker assembly and remove 4 Remove the four bolts and headlamp bezel 5 Remove the four screws and the headlamp retaining ring from headlamp 6 Disconnect the electrical connector and remove headla...

Страница 45: ...ulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb Install the new bulb s in reverse order Replacing tail lamp turn backup lamp bulbs F250 F350 only 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and then open the tailgate to expose the lamp assemblies 2 Remove the two bolts from the tail lamp assembly and carefully pull the lamp assembly from the tailgate pillar by releasing the two ...

Страница 46: ...ur screws and the lamp lens from lamp assembly 3 Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb Replacing cargo lamp and high mount brakelamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position 2 Remove the two screws and lamp assembly from vehicle as wiring permits 3 Remove the bulb socket by rotating counterclockwise 4 Pull the bulb straight out of the socke...

Страница 47: ...al connector from the foglamp bulb Install the new bulb s in reverse order Replacing license plate lamp bulbs The license plate bulbs are located behind the rear bumper To change the license plate lamp bulbs 1 Reach behind the rear bumper to locate the bulb 2 Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and carefully pull to remove it from the lamp assembly 3 Pull out the old bulb from the socket and pu...

Страница 48: ...and hold the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds Changing the wiper blades 1 Pull the wiper arm away from the vehicle Turn the blade at an angle from the wiper arm Push the lock pin manually to release the blade and pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield to remove it from the arm 2 Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press it into place until a click is h...

Страница 49: ...ch again to deactivate Tow Haul mode When you shut off and re start your vehicle the transmission will automatically return to normal mode with Tow Haul feature deactivated Overdrive cancel 4 speed automatic transmission if equipped To deactivate overdrive press the transmission control switch TCS located on the gearshift The OFF indicator light will illuminate on the gearshift The transmission wi...

Страница 50: ...unglasses or a similar object Install a garage door opener if equipped The storage compartment can be used to hold a variety of aftermarket garage door openers To install your garage door opener 1 Open the storage compartment door 2 Remove the storage clip and stow it away 3 Place the Velcro娂 strip onto the back of the garage door opener control 4 Adhere the back of garage door opener control to t...

Страница 51: ...oof if equipped With trip computer Without trip computer To open the moon roof using the one touch operation switch Press and release the rear portion of the one touch moon roof control To halt motion at any point during one touch opening press the control a second time To close the moon roof Press and hold the front portion of the moon roof control Release the control to stop the roof closing at ...

Страница 52: ... AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty The auxiliary power point is located on the instrument panel Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter Use the power point POWER WINDOWS IF EQUIPPED...

Страница 53: ...ht side to restore the window controls Accessory delay if equipped With accessory delay the window switches may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until any door is opened POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS IF EQUIPPED To adjust your mirrors 1 Select L to adjust the left mirror or R to adjust the right mirror 2 Move the control in the direction you wish t...

Страница 54: ... vehicle The spotter mirror below the main mirror is not heated and must be adjusted manually Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors Signal mirrors if equipped Mirror mounted side turn signal indicator if equipped When the vehicle turn signals are activated the oute...

Страница 55: ... be manually folded forward or backwards for narrow spaces like driving through an automatic car wash or backing out of a garage with the trailer tow mirror The telescoping feature if equipped allows the mirror to extend approximately 76 mm 3 inches This feature is especially useful to the driver when towing a trailer 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Driver Cont...

Страница 56: ...als while the vehicle is moving SPEED CONTROL IF EQUIPPED With speed control set you can maintain a speed of 48 km h 30 mph or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal Speed control does not work at speeds below 48 km h 30 mph Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control...

Страница 57: ... return the vehicle to the previously set speed The RES control will not work if the vehicle speed is not faster than 48 km h 30 mph Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higher speed Press and hold the SET ACCEL control until you get to the desired speed then release the control You can also use the SET ACCEL control to operate the Tap Up function Press and releas...

Страница 58: ...ff the speed control Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal if equipped This will not erase your vehicle s previously set speed Press the speed control OFF control Note When you turn off the speed control or the ignition your speed control set speed memory is erased Indicator light if equipped This light comes on when either the SET ACCEL or RES controls are pressed The vehicle speed must be ...

Страница 59: ...pment includes but is not limited to cellular phones pagers portable email devices in vehicle communications systems telematics devices and portable two way radios A driver s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road Wait until it is safe to operate Mobile Communications Eq...

Страница 60: ...liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled miles traveled by gallons used your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill up differences in the automatic shut off points on the fuel pumps at service stations variations in top off procedure from one fill up to another rounding of the displayed values to the nearest liter gal...

Страница 61: ...ou run out of fuel 40 km 25 miles 16 km 10 miles DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy which is based on your recent driving history of 800 km 500 miles This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display The running average fuel economy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected Outside air temperature The temperature can be displayed in...

Страница 62: ...r your geographic location by referring to the zone map 2 Locate the trip computer on the overhead console 3 Turn ignition to the ON position 4 Press and hold both trip computer controls After approximately four seconds the trip computer will enter zone setting mode Zone setting mode is indicated when the display lights the ZONE indicator 5 Release both controls Subsequent pressing of either contr...

Страница 63: ...uter controls After approximately eight seconds the trip computer will enter CAL mode CAL mode is indicated when the display lights the CAL indicator 4 Release both controls The display will return to normal except that the CAL indicator will remain lit until the compass is successfully calibrated 5 Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle less than 5 km h 3 mph until the CAL indicator turns off It ma...

Страница 64: ...movable to allow more room for loading 1 Lower the tailgate 2 Use a screwdriver to pry the spring clip on each connector past the head of the support screw Disconnect cable 3 Disconnect the other cable 4 Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angle 5 Lift right side off of its hinge 6 Lift left side off of its hinge To install follow the removal procedures in reverse order 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners G...

Страница 65: ...out of the vehicle if your key is still in the ignition When you open the driver s door and you lock the vehicle with the power door locks all the doors will lock then the driver s door will automatically unlock reminding you that your key is still in the ignition The vehicle can still be locked with the key in the ignition using the manual lock button on the door locking the driver s door with a ...

Страница 66: ...control down to disengage childproof locks REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modification...

Страница 67: ...he parking lamps will flash if all the doors are closed and locked 2 Press and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors are closed and locked Note The doors will lock again the horn will chirp once and the parking lamps will flash once more If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn will make two quick chirps Power door lock disable feature if equipped The UNLOCK ...

Страница 68: ...acing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is approximately 10 meters 33 feet A decrease in the operating range could be caused by weather conditions nearby radio towers structures around the vehicle and other vehicles parked next to the vehicle To replace the batter...

Страница 69: ...e deprogrammed from your vehicle The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lost one or would like to buy additional remote entry transmitters you can either reprogram them yourself or take all remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer fo...

Страница 70: ...nsmitter 9 Turn the ignition to the 3 OFF position after you have finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters Note After 20 seconds you will automatically exit the programming mode 10 The doors will lock then unlock to confirm that the programming mode has been exited Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door s The illumin...

Страница 71: ...activating activating the autolock feature Before following the procedure make sure that the ignition is OFF and all vehicle doors are closed You must complete steps 1 7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated If the procedure needs to be repeated you must wait 30 seconds 1 Turn the ignition key to ON 2 Press the power door unlock control three times 3 Turn the ignition key fro...

Страница 72: ...educe the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop Full bench seat if equipped Lift the release bar to move the seat forward or backward Ensure that the seat is relatched into place Pull up on the lever located at the bottom of the seatback to quickly fold the seatback forward 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Seating and Safety Restraints Seating and Safety ...

Страница 73: ...recline the seat Push down the lever located at the bottom of the seatback to quickly fold the seatback forward 40 20 40 front seat armrest and console if equipped To release the armrest pull forward on the strap and pull the armrest down Lift up armrest to return it to a center seatback 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Seating and Safety Restraints 73 ...

Страница 74: ...o move the seat forward or rearward Make sure that the seat is relatched into place To recline the seatback pull the release lever handle located on the side of the seat up Push down the lever if equipped located at the bottom of the seatback to quickly fold the seatback forward 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Seating and Safety Restraints 74 ...

Страница 75: ...hicle will only be equipped with one of the two controls shown Press to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion Type A Type B Press to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion Type A Type B 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Seating and Safety Restraints 75 ...

Страница 76: ...nt of vehicle For less lumbar support turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle Heated seats if equipped To operate the heated seats do the following Push control to activate Push again to deactivate The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated The system automatically shuts off after 10 minutes 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English ...

Страница 77: ... a sudden stop 1 Pull lever on the side of the seat to release seat cushion from storage position 2 Push seat cushion down until it locks into horizontal position SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips To reduce the risk of injury make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained Neve...

Страница 78: ... belt Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair 1 Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm 2 Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder 3 Never use a single belt for more than one person Always transport...

Страница 79: ...l retractor mode which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement For example if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km h 5 mph or more the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers On SuperCab and CrewCab models ...

Страница 80: ...ears old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter How to use the automatic locking mode Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts you will hear ...

Страница 81: ...rating properly when checked according to the procedures in Workshop Manual Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a seat belt system with an energy management feature at the front outboard seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head on collision The front o...

Страница 82: ...f the front seat back is equipped with a buckle pretensioner Do NOT place objects between the seats this could interfere with the functioning of the pretensioner For the SuperCab and CrewCab base bench seats and all Regular Cab seating positions the safety belts are equipped with a retractor pretensioner The driver and front outboard passenger safety belt pretensioners are designed to activate onl...

Страница 83: ...ries in the event of a collision Front safety belt height adjustment If your shoulder belts come out of the seatback you will not have a safety belt height adjuster Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder Regular Cab and 4 door CrewCab 4 door Super Cab if equipped To adjust the shoulder belt height push the button and slide the height adjuster up...

Страница 84: ...w and 3rd row if equipped center seating positions The lap belt does not adjust automatically Insert the tongue into the correct buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from To lengthen the belt turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle To tighten the belt pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fits...

Страница 85: ...o the ON position The safety belt warning light illuminates 1 2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4 8 seconds The driver s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off The driver s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position The safety belt warning lig...

Страница 86: ...nder feature will not activate The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts All statistics based on U S data Reasons given Consider Crashes are rare events 36700 crashes occur every day The more we drive the more we are exposed to rare events even for good drivers 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime I m not going far 3 of 4 fatal crashes...

Страница 87: ...bags are not designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers I d rather be thrown clear Not a good idea People who are ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE Safety belts help prevent ejection WE CAN T PICK OUR CRASH Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the Belt Minder chime Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of injury in an accident To disable one time or ...

Страница 88: ...t warning light turns off Approximately 1 2 minutes Steps 3 5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated 3 Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times ending with the safety belt unbuckled This can be done before or during BeltMinder warning activation 4 Turn on the parklamps headlamps turn off the parklamps headlamps 5 Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt t...

Страница 89: ...to make sure they work properly and are not damaged Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks tears or cuts Replace if necessary All safety belt assemblies including retractors buckles front seat belt buckle assemblies buckle support assemblies slide bar if equipped shoulder belt height adjusters if equipped shoulder belt guide on seatback if equipped child safety seat LATCH and tet...

Страница 90: ... vehicle including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is provided Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm 10 inches between an occupant s chest and the driver air bag m...

Страница 91: ...ot designed to offer protection to an occupant in the center front seating position Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle including frame bumper front end body structure and tow hooks may affect the performance of the air bag system increasing the risk of injury Do not modify the front end of the vehicle Additional equipment such as snowplow equipment may effect the perform...

Страница 92: ...ration The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system Rather it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation Air bags are designed to inflate in frontal and near frontal collisions not rollover side impact or rear impacts The air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation After air bag deployment it is n...

Страница 93: ... after inflation Do not touch them after inflation If the air bag has deployed the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately If the air bag is not replaced the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision The SRS consists of driver and passenger if equipped air bag modules which include the inflators and air bags one or more impact and safing sensors a rea...

Страница 94: ...rmittently have the SRS serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately Unless serviced the system may not function properly in the event of a collision Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles including pretensioners See your local dealership or qualified technician Air bags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel Passenger air bag ON OFF switch An air bag ON OFF...

Страница 95: ...nadvertent activation of the switch always remove the ignition key from the passenger air bag ON OFF switch Turning the passenger air bag back on The passenger air bag remains OFF until you turn it back ON 1 Insert the ignition key and turn the switch to ON 2 The OFF light will briefly illuminate when the ignition is turned to On This indicates that the passenger air bag is operational If the OFF ...

Страница 96: ... is too close to the inflating air bag and the risk of a fatal injury to the infant when the air bag inflates is substantial The vast majority of drivers and passengers are much safer with an air bag than without To do their job and reduce the risk of life threatening injuries air bags must open with great force and this force can pose a potentially deadly risk in some situations particularly when...

Страница 97: ...ysician causes the passenger air bag to pose a special risk for the passenger and makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag in a crash greater than the potential harm from turning OFF the air bag and allowing the passenger even if belted to hit the dashboard or windshield in a crash This vehicle has special energy management safety belts for the driver and right front passenger These par...

Страница 98: ...or her physician poses a special risk for the passenger if the air bag deploys and makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag deployment greater than the potential harm from turning OFF the air bag and experiencing a crash without the protection offered by the air bag This vehicle has special energy management safety belts for the driver and right front passenger These particular belts ar...

Страница 99: ... seating position Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use Children and safety belts If the child is the proper size restrain the child in a safety seat Children who are too large for child s...

Страница 100: ...y Booster seats also make the shoulder belt fit better and more comfortably for growing children When children should use booster seats Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they are big enough for the vehicle seat and lap shoulder belt to fit properly Generally this is when they weigh about 80 lbs about 8 to 12 years old Booster seats should be used ...

Страница 101: ...be used in any vehicle in a seating position equipped with lap shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lbs The shoulder belt should cross the chest resting snugly on the center of the shoulder The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips never up high across the stomach If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster...

Страница 102: ... slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child Carefully follow all of the manufacturer s instructions with the safety seat you put in your vehicle If you do not install and use the safety seat properly the child may be injured in ...

Страница 103: ...matic locking mode passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions if equipped section in this chapter Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap Install the child safety seat in a seating position with a tether anchor For more information on top tether straps refer to Attaching child safety seats with tether straps in this chapter Carefully follow all of the...

Страница 104: ... the way back and turn the passenger air bag off See Passenger air bag on off switch An air bag can kill or injure a child in a child seat Child seats should never be placed in the front seats unless the passenger air bag switch is turned off See Passenger air bag on off switch Rear facing child seats should NEVER be placed in the front seats unless the passenger airbag switch is turned off 2 Pull...

Страница 105: ...m for that seating position until you hear and feel the latch engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it 5 To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard 6 Allow the belt to retract The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking m...

Страница 106: ...d unbuckle the belt and repeat steps two through nine Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats Contact the manufactu...

Страница 107: ...r Cab F Series SuperCab F Series Crew Cab Tether strap attachment 1 Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion 2 Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat 3 Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position 4 You may need to pull the seatback forward to access the tether anchors Make sure the seat is locked in the upright position before installing the ch...

Страница 108: ...cure the child safety seat 7 Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer s instructions If the safety seat is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases Tether strap attachment rear SuperCab only There are three loops of webbing just above the back of the rear seat along the bottom edge of the rear window in the SuperCab Th...

Страница 109: ... seat tightly using the vehicle belts Follow the instructions in this chapter 4 Tighten the tether strap according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions A single loop can be used to route and anchor more than one child seat For example the center loop can be used as a routing loop for a child safety seat in the center rear seat and as an anchoring loop for child seats installed in the outb...

Страница 110: ...the P Park position without the brake pedal depressed To avoid unwanted vehicle movement always set the parking brake 4 ON all electrical circuits operational Warning lights illuminated Key position when driving 5 START cranks the engine Release the key as soon as the engine starts Preparing to start your vehicle Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system This system meets all ...

Страница 111: ...your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes Important safety precautions When the engine starts the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked The following starting instructions are for vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine if your vehicle is equipped with a Diesel engine re...

Страница 112: ...the parking brake is set 2 Make sure the gearshift is in P Park If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission 1 Make sure the parking brake is set 2 Push the clutch pedal to the floor 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Driving 112 ...

Страница 113: ...T 2 Turn the key to 5 START then release the key as soon as the engine starts Excessive cranking could damage the starter Note If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try turn the key to 3 OFF wait 10 seconds and try again If the engine still fails to start press the accelerator to the floor and try again this will allow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off in case the ...

Страница 114: ...e the plug exposed on the passenger side of the vehicle To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two pronged cheater adapters Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle have your dealer inspect your vehicle immedia...

Страница 115: ...y feel or hear is normal ABS warning lamp ABS The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON If the light does not illuminate during start up remains on or flashes the ABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced Even when the ABS is disabled normal braking is still effective If your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with the parking brake released...

Страница 116: ...ing brake pedal then pull the release lever making sure the pedal fully releases You may want to pull the release lever again to make sure the parking brake is full released Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park automatic transmission or in 1 First manual transmission Note If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission the engine ...

Страница 117: ...below the MIN mark on the reservoir If the power steering system breaks down or if the engine is turned off you can steer the vehicle manually but it takes more effort If the steering wanders or pulls check for an improperly inflated tire uneven tire wear loose or worn suspension components loose or worn steering components improper steering alignment A high crown in the road or high crosswinds ma...

Страница 118: ...loaded vehicle AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION IF EQUIPPED Brake shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P Park when the ignition is in the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P Park with ignition in the ON position and the brake pedal depressed 1 App...

Страница 119: ...es only P Park This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning To put your vehicle in gear Start the engine Depress the brake pedal Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear To put your vehicle in P Park Come to a complete stop Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P Park Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P ...

Страница 120: ... system serviced immediately Drive not shown Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive O D OFF lamp is illuminated Provides engine braking Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O D to other gears Examples city traffic hilly terrain heavy loads trailer towing and when engine braking is required ...

Страница 121: ... appropriate gear 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 a...

Страница 122: ...P Park This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning To put your vehicle in gear Start the engine Depress the brake pedal Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear To put your vehicle in P Park Come to a complete stop Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P Park Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Tur...

Страница 123: ... engine braking in all forward gears when the transmission is in the D Overdrive position this engine braking will slow the vehicle and assist the driver in controlling the vehicle when descending a grade Depending on driving conditions and load conditions the transmission may downshift slow the vehicle and control the vehicle speed when descending a hill without the accelerator pedal being presse...

Страница 124: ...iate gear 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 Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear 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 th...

Страница 125: ...ts 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 These actions will reduce the life of the clutch Recommended shift speeds Upshifts when accelerating recommended for best...

Страница 126: ...Move the gearshift lever into the neutral position and wait at least three seconds before shifting into R Reverse The gearshift lever can only be moved into R Reverse by moving it from left of 3 Third and 4 Fourth before shifting into R Reverse This is a lockout feature that protects the transmission from accidentally being shifted into R Reverse from Overdrive Parking your vehicle 1 Apply the bra...

Страница 127: ... sensing system as contained in this section Reverse sensing is only an aid for some generally large and fixed objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at parking speeds Inclement weather may also affect the function of the RSS this may include reduced performance or a false activation To help avoid personal injury always use caution when in reverse and when using the RSS This system is no...

Страница 128: ...rotrude rearward outside the bed The RSS automatically turns on when the gear selector is placed in R Reverse and the ignition is ON An RSS control allows the driver to turn the RSS on and off To turn the RSS off the ignition must be ON and the gear selector in R Reverse An indicator light on the control will illuminate when the system is turned off If the indicator light illuminates when the RSS ...

Страница 129: ...e floor mounted shifter For increased fuel economy in 2WD rotate both hub locks to the FREE position For proper operation make sure that the arrow and the indicator dot on the hub are aligned and that both hub locks are set to the same position both set to LOCK or both set to FREE Electronic shift on the fly ESOF 4x4 system if equipped If equipped with the Electronic Shift 4WD System and 4WD Low i...

Страница 130: ...system indicator lights The 4WD system indicator lights illuminate only under the following conditions If these lights illuminate when driving in 2WD contact your Ford dealer as soon as possible 4x4 momentarily illuminates after the engine is started Illuminates when 4H 4x4 High or 4L 4x4 Low is engaged LOW RANGE momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position Illuminates wh...

Страница 131: ... the arrow and the indicator dot on the hub are aligned and that both hubs are set to LOCK Do not shift into 4H 4WD High with the rear wheels slipping Shifting from 4H 4WD High to 2H 2WD High Move the transfer case lever to 2H 2WD High at a stop or any forward speed up to 88 km h 55 mph With the vehicle at complete stop disengage the locking hubs optional by rotating the hub lock control from LOCK...

Страница 132: ...al automatic transmission or depress the clutch manual transmission 4 Move the transfer case shift lever through N Neutral directly to 4H 4WD High or 2H 2WD High 5 If the transfer case will not disengage from 4L 4WD Low drive the vehicle above 8 km h 5 mph then repeat steps 1 through 4 6 If shifting to 2H 2WD High with the vehicle at a complete stop disengage the locking hubs optional by rotating ...

Страница 133: ...ting shift commands are selected allow up to 45 seconds for the shift command to be performed prior to reporting any shift concerns to your dealer Note Some noise may be heard as the 4WD system shifts or engages This is normal 2H 2WD High For general on road driving Sends power to the rear wheels only 4H 4WD High For winter and off road conditions Sends power to front and rear wheels 4L 4WD Low Fo...

Страница 134: ...rol to 2WD at any forward speed Disengagement of the transfer case and front hubs may be delayed due to torque bind which is caused by driving on dry hard surfaces or performing tight turns while using the 4WD system You do not need to operate the vehicle in R Reverse to disengage your front hubs but it will eliminate any torque bind and allow the system to immediately disengage Shifting from 4x4 ...

Страница 135: ...t shuts off 6 If the LOW RANGE indicator light does not shut off within 15 seconds drive the vehicle above 8 km h 5 mph then repeat steps 1 through 5 before reporting any shift concerns to your dealer Driving off road with truck and utility vehicles 4WD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand snow mud and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from...

Страница 136: ...ect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand water gravel snow or ice If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement slow down but avoid severe brake application ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed Do not turn the steering whee...

Страница 137: ...Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear 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 few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the...

Страница 138: ...ow slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Avoid sharp turns excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another i e from concrete to gravel there will be a change in...

Страница 139: ... all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels If you must reduce the tire pressure for whatever reason in sand make sure you re inflate the tires as soon as possible Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you a...

Страница 140: ...lean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components Tread Lightly is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness areas Ford Motor Company joins the U S Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management ...

Страница 141: ...g a steep hill avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control When you brake hard the front wheels can t turn and if they aren t turning you won t be able to steer The front wheels have to be turning in order to steer the vehicle Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control If your vehicle has anti lock brakes apply the brakes steadily Do...

Страница 142: ...d during braking Tires Replacement Requirements Do not use a size and type of tire and wheel other than that originally provided by Ford Motor Company because it can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover and or serious personal injury or death Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are of the sam...

Страница 143: ...s or other objects that may be wedged in the tread grooves Check for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs Inspect the tire side walls for cuts bruises and other damage If internal damage to the tire is suspected have the tire demounted and inspected in case it needs to be repaired or replaced Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering sy...

Страница 144: ...Refer to the Body Builder s Layout Book for recommended electrical installation Diesel engine The Auxiliary Powertrain Control Module APCM will elevate the engine speed to 1 200 RPM when in PTO mode PTO operation will be disabled in stationary drive idle conditions For more information on the APCM and PTO operation with the Diesel engine refer to the APCM manual supplied with your vehicle DRIVING ...

Страница 145: ...nd the loaded trailer GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating Maximum allowable combined weight of towing vehicle including occupants and cargo and the loaded trailer Maximum Trailer Weight Rating Maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is permitted to tow The maximum trailer weight rating is determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each engine transmission combination any required option w...

Страница 146: ...cles Extra precautions such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle Your vehicle can haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars Depending upon the type and placement of the load hauling cargo and people may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle Calculating the load your vehicle can carry tow 1 Use the appropriate maximum ...

Страница 147: ...not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage transmission damage structural damage loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover and personal injury Refer to Transmission temperature gauge in the Instrument cluster chapter for transmission fluid ...

Страница 148: ...4 with manual transmission 5 4L 3 73 6123 13500 3357 7400 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 4037 8900 6 8L 3 73 7484 16500 4625 10200 6 8L without fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 5670 12500 6 8L with fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 6213 13700 4x4 with automatic transmission 5 4L 3 73 6123 13500 3356 7400 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 4036 8900 6 8L 3 73 7711 17000 4897 10800 6 8L without fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 5670 12500 ...

Страница 149: ...ith automatic transmission 5 4L 3 73 6123 13500 3402 7500 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 4082 9000 6 8L 3 73 7711 17000 4944 10900 6 8L without fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 5670 12500 6 8L with fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 6260 13800 4x4 with manual transmission 5 4L 3 73 6123 13500 3221 7100 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 3901 8600 6 8L 3 73 7484 16500 4491 9900 6 8L without fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 5670 12500 6 8L...

Страница 150: ...m GCWR kg lbs Maximum trailer weight kg lbs 4x2 with manual transmission 5 4L 3 73 6123 13500 3266 7200 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 3945 8700 6 8L 3 73 7484 16500 4581 10100 6 8L without fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 5670 12500 6 8L with fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 6169 13600 4x2 with automatic transmission 5 4L 3 73 6123 13500 3266 7200 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 3945 8700 6 8L 3 73 7711 17000 4807 10600 6 8L w...

Страница 151: ... 4L 4 10 6804 15000 3810 8400 6 8L 3 73 7711 17000 4625 10200 6 8L without fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 5670 12500 6 8L with fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 5957 13200 F 350 Regular Cab Single Rear Wheel Pickup Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR kg lbs Maximum trailer weight kg lbs 4x2 with manual transmission 5 4L 3 73 6123 13500 3538 7800 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 4218 9300 6 8L 3 73 7484 16500 4807 1060...

Страница 152: ... 14200 4x4 with manual transmission 5 4L 3 73 6123 13500 3357 7400 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 4037 8900 6 8L 3 73 7484 16500 4625 10200 6 8L without fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 5670 12500 6 8L with fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 6213 13700 4x4 with automatic transmission 5 4L 3 73 6123 13500 3356 7400 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 4036 8900 6 8L 3 73 7711 17000 4899 10800 6 8L without fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 56...

Страница 153: ...3 6123 13500 3447 7600 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 4081 9000 6 8L 3 73 7711 17000 4944 10900 6 8L 4 30 9072 20000 6305 13900 4x4 with manual transmission 5 4L 3 73 6123 13500 3221 7100 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 3901 8600 6 8L 3 73 7484 16500 4491 9900 6 8L 4 30 9072 20000 6078 13400 4x4 with automatic transmission 5 4L 3 73 6123 13500 3266 7200 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 3946 8700 6 8L 3 73 7711 17000 4716 10400 6 ...

Страница 154: ...800 4x2 with automatic transmission 5 4L 3 73 6123 13500 3402 7500 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 4082 9000 6 8L 3 73 7711 17000 4897 10800 6 8L without fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 5670 12500 6 8L with fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 6260 13800 4x4 with manual transmission 5 4L 3 73 6123 13500 3221 7100 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 3901 8600 6 8L 3 73 7484 16500 4491 9900 6 8L without fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 5670 1...

Страница 155: ... 8L with fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 6078 13400 F 350 SuperCab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR kg lbs Maximum trailer weight kg lbs 4x2 with manual transmission 5 4L 3 73 6123 13500 3266 7200 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 3946 8700 6 8L 3 73 7484 16500 4536 10000 6 8L without fifth wheel with optional 14 000 lb hitch 4 30 9072 20000 6123 13500 6 8L with fifth wheel 4 30 9072 2000...

Страница 156: ...fifth wheel with optional 14 000 lb hitch 4 30 9072 20000 6123 13500 6 8L with fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 6123 13500 4x4 with manual transmission 5 4L 3 73 6123 13500 3083 6800 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 3764 8300 6 8L 3 73 7484 16500 4353 9600 6 8L without fifth wheel with optional 14 000 lb hitch 4 30 9072 20000 5941 13100 6 8L with fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 5941 13100 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Own...

Страница 157: ...up Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR kg lbs Maximum trailer weight kg lbs 4x2 with manual transmission 5 4L 3 73 6123 13500 3266 7200 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 3946 8700 6 8L 3 73 7484 16500 4581 10100 6 8L without fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 5670 12500 6 8L with fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 6169 13600 4x2 with automatic transmission 5 4L 3 73 6123 13500 3265 7200 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 3945 8700 6 8L 3...

Страница 158: ... 3 73 6123 13500 3130 6900 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 3810 8400 6 8L 3 73 7711 17000 4625 10200 6 8L without fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 5670 12500 6 8L with fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 5987 13200 F 350 Crew Cab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR kg lbs Maximum trailer weight kg lbs 4x2 with manual transmission 6 8L 3 73 7484 16500 4445 9800 6 8L without fifth wheel with optional...

Страница 159: ...072 20000 6033 13300 4x4 with manual transmission 6 8L 3 73 7484 16500 4263 9400 6 8L without fifth wheel with optional 14 000 lb hitch 4 30 9072 20000 5850 12900 6 8L with fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 5850 12900 4x4 with automatic transmission 6 8L 3 73 7711 17000 4491 9900 6 8L without fifth wheel with optional 14 000 lb hitch 4 30 9072 20000 5850 12900 6 8L with fifth wheel 4 30 9072 20000 5851 ...

Страница 160: ... transmission 5 4L 3 73 6123 13500 3084 6800 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 3765 8300 6 8L 3 73 7484 16500 4400 9700 4x4 with automatic transmission 5 4L 3 73 6123 13500 3084 6800 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 3765 8300 6 8L 3 73 7711 17000 4627 10200 F 350 Regular Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel Fifth Wheel Towing Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR kg lbs Maximum trailer weight kg lbs 4x2 with manual transmission 5 4L...

Страница 161: ...0 5759 12700 4x4 with automatic transmission 5 4L 3 73 6123 13500 2948 6500 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 3629 8000 6 8L 3 73 7711 17000 4445 9800 6 8L 4 30 9072 20000 5806 12800 F 350 SuperCab Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel Fifth Wheel Towing Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR kg lbs Maximum trailer weight kg lbs 4x2 with manual transmission 5 4L 3 73 6123 13500 3130 6900 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 3810 8400 6 ...

Страница 162: ...350 SuperCab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel Fifth Wheel Towing Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR kg lbs Maximum trailer weight kg lbs 4x2 with manual transmission 6 8L 3 73 7484 16500 4264 9400 6 8L 4 30 9072 20000 5851 12900 4x2 with automatic transmission 6 8L 3 73 7711 17000 4491 9900 6 8L 4 30 9072 20000 5851 12900 4x4 with manual transmission 6 8L 3 73 7484 16500 4082 9000 6 8L 4 30 9072 20000...

Страница 163: ...4L 3 73 6123 13500 2812 6200 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 3493 7700 6 8L 3 73 7484 16500 4128 9100 4x4 with automatic transmission 5 4L 3 73 6123 13500 2858 6300 5 4L 4 10 6804 15000 3538 7800 6 8L 3 73 7711 17000 4354 9600 F 350 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel Fifth Wheel Towing Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR kg lbs Maximum trailer weight kg lbs 4x2 with manual transmission 6 8L 3 73 7484 16500...

Страница 164: ...ular Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel Fifth Wheel Towing Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR kg lbs Maximum trailer weight kg lbs 4x2 with manual transmission 6 8L 4 88 5 38 9979 22000 6577 14500 4x2 with automatic transmission 6 8L 4 88 10886 24000 7530 16600 6 8L 5 38 11793 26000 8437 18600 4x4 with manual transmission 6 8L 4 88 5 38 9979 22000 6441 14200 4x4 with automatic transmission 6 8L 4 88 108...

Страница 165: ...4 88 10886 24000 7167 15800 6 8L 5 38 11793 26000 8074 17800 F 450 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel Fifth Wheel Towing Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR kg lbs Maximum trailer weight kg lbs 4x2 with manual transmission 6 8L 4 88 5 38 9979 22000 6350 14000 4x2 with automatic transmission 6 8L 4 88 10886 24000 7257 16000 6 8L 5 38 11793 26000 8165 18000 4x4 with manual transmission 6 8L 4 88 5...

Страница 166: ...s Maximum trailer weight kg lbs 4x2 with automatic transmission 6 8L 4 88 10886 24000 7348 16200 6 8L 5 38 11793 26000 8255 18200 4x4 with automatic transmission 6 8L 4 88 10886 24000 7121 15700 6 8L 5 38 11793 26000 8029 17700 F 550 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel Fifth Wheel Towing Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR kg lbs Maximum trailer weight kg lbs 4x2 with automatic transmission 6 8L ...

Страница 167: ...equalizers so that the front bumper height is within 0 13 mm 0 5 in of the reference point After proper adjustment the rear bumper should be no higher than in Step 2 Note Adjusting an equalizing hitch so the rear bumper of the vehicle is higher than it was unloaded will defeat the function of the load equalizing hitch and may cause unpredictable handling Safety chains Always connect the trailer s ...

Страница 168: ...e speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long steep grades Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer If your vehicle is equipped with a 4 speed automatic transmission To eliminate excessive transmission shifting use a lower gear This will also assist in transmission cooling For additional information refer to the Understanding the positions of...

Страница 169: ...oat launching or retrieval Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of the rear bumper Do not allow waves to break higher than 15 cm 6 inches above the bottom edge of the rear bumper Disconnect the trailer tow electrical connector to prevent blown fuses caused by water entering into your trailer s electrical wiring Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter critical v...

Страница 170: ...not install snowplows For low speed snow removal Ford offers a Snowplow Package Option on select 4x4 vehicles To assist Ford dealers and equipment installers further prepare the vehicle for snowplowing Ford includes instructions in the Ford Truck Body Builders Layout Book and Ford Truck Source Book These instructions are available through your Ford dealer they include the list of vehicle models re...

Страница 171: ... equipment must not load the vehicle beyond the GAWR front rear and GVWR listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label The total weight of the snowplow and aftermarket equipment must be considered part of the payload and must not exceed the GCWR for towing Federal and most local regulations require additional exterior lamps for snowplow equipped vehicles Consult your dealer for additional in...

Страница 172: ... remove or defeat the tripping mechanisms designed into the snow removal equipment by its manufacturer Doing so may cause damage to the vehicle and the snow removal equipment as well as possible air bag deployment Do not attempt to service repair or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer Additional equipment such as snowplow equipment ...

Страница 173: ...15 mph Do not shift the transmission from a forward gear to R Reverse until the engine is at idle and the wheels are stopped If the vehicle is stuck shift the transmission in a steady motion between forward and reverse gears Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes The transmission and tires may be damaged or the engine can overheat It is the owner s responsibility to avoid engine overh...

Страница 174: ...warranty related tows like accidents or getting stuck in the mud or snow are covered some exclusions apply such as impound towing or repossession Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for information on coverage period exact fuel amounts towing of your disabled vehicle emergency travel expense reimbursement travel planning benefits USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Complete the roadside...

Страница 175: ...ur Basic Warranty s Roadside Assistance expiring For more information and enrollment contact 1 877 294 2582 or visit our website at www ford ca HAZARD FLASHER The hazard flasher is located on the steering column just behind the steering wheel The hazard flashers will operate when the ignition is in any position Push in the flasher control and all front and rear direction signals will flash Press t...

Страница 176: ... another check of leaks FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components Note Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire dama...

Страница 177: ...Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Passenger compartment fuse panel power distribution box The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal Remove the panel cover to access the fuses To remove the fuse panel cover turn the panel fasteners counterclockwise 2003 F250 35...

Страница 178: ...anel Description 1 15A Adjustable pedals 2 Not used 3 Not used 4 20A Power point instrument panel 5 Not used 6 20A Trailer tow turn stop relay 7 30A High beam headlamps Flash to pass 8 15A Backup lamps Diesel engine only 9 20A Heated mirrors 10 10A A C clutch 11 20A Radio main 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Roadside Emergencies 178 ...

Страница 179: ...0A Engine control gasoline engine only Climate control Diesel engine only 24 2A Brake pressure switch Speed control 25 10A 4 Wheel Anti lock Brake System 4WABS module Variable Fan Control VFC Diesel engine only 26 10A Air bags 27 15A Ignition switch Run feed 28 10A EATC module Front blower relay coil 29 10A Customer access 30 15A Highbeam headlamps 31 15A Clutch interlock switch manual transmissio...

Страница 180: ...Ignition switch Run Start feed 46 10A Left hand lowbeam 47 10A Right hand lowbeam 48 Not used 101 30A Trailer tow electric brake 102 30A Door locks Body security module 103 50A Ignition switch gasoline engine only FICM power Diesel engine only 104 40A Heated backlight 105 30A Fuel heater Diesel engine only 106 30A Front wiper main 107 40A Front blower motor 108 Not used 109 30A Heated seats 110 50...

Страница 181: ...klight relay 305 Trailer tow battery charge relay 306 Delayed accessory relay 307 Starter relay Mini Fuses Maxi Fuses Circuit Breaker Note Diesel engine only The Fuel Injection Control Module FICM logic 15A mini fuse is located in the underhood relay block CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you get a flat tire while driving do not brake heavily gradually decrease the vehicle s speed hold the steering wheel f...

Страница 182: ...icle rollover personal injury or death Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following locations Tool Location Spare tire pick up trucks only Under the vehicle just forward of the rear bumper Jack Regular cab crew cab and SuperCab without rear bench seat Fastened to floor pan behind rearmost seat on passenger side SuperCab with rear bench ...

Страница 183: ...le and slide parts together To disconnect depress button and pull apart one wheel nut wrench Slide over square end of jack handle Vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels insert the lug wrench extension into the lug wrench to reach the lug nuts 2 Attach the spare tire lock key A to the jack handle B 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Roadside Emergencies 183 ...

Страница 184: ...hers and set the parking brake Automatic transmission Place gearshift lever in P Park Manual transmission Place gearshift lever in R Reverse Electronic Shift On the Fly 4WD Place transfer case in any position Manual shift transfer case 4WD Place transfer case in 2H 4H or 4L To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire be sure the parking brake is set then block in both directions the ...

Страница 185: ... transmission is in P Park automatic transmission or R Reverse manual transmission To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change the tire be sure that the parking brake is set and the diagonally opposite wheel is blocked If the vehicle slips off the jack you or someone else could be seriously injured The following steps apply to F250 F350 only 6 Insert the hooked end of the jack handle into t...

Страница 186: ...nt passenger side 4x4 Front driver side 4x4 Make sure the jack fits into the notched area next to the differential housing 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Roadside Emergencies 186 ...

Страница 187: ... the lug wrench 10 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward for all front wheels and single rear wheel vehicles If replacing an inboard rear tire on dual rear wheel vehicles the valve stem must be facing outward If replacing the outboard wheel the valve stem must be facing inward Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not ful...

Страница 188: ...e valve and use the handle to slide the jack under the vehicle Make sure the valve is closed by turning it clockwise 13 Position the jack according to the following guides Front 4x2 F350 Front 4x2 F450 550 Front driver side 4x4 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Roadside Emergencies 188 ...

Страница 189: ...e flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward on all front an inboard rear wheels If replacing the outboard wheel the valve stem must be facing inward Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered 18 Lower the wheel by slowly turning the release valve counterclockwise Opening the rele...

Страница 190: ...el removal etc On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified torque at 160 km 100 miles and again at 800 km 500 miles of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance tire rotation changing a flat tire wheel removal etc Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque Nm Lb ft M14 x 1 5 200 225 150 165 Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt...

Страница 191: ... The effort to turn the jack handle increases significantly and the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips when the tire is raised to the maximum tightness Tighten to the best of your ability to the point where the ratchet slip occurs if possible The spare tire carrier will not allow you to overtighten If the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips with little effort take the vehicle to your dealer for...

Страница 192: ...fect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation 1 Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle 2 Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle s electrical system 3 Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch S...

Страница 193: ...scharged battery Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Roadside Emergencies 193 ...

Страница 194: ...oints Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system parts Jump starting 1 Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed 2 Sta...

Страница 195: ...bles in the reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Roadside Emergencies 195 ...

Страница 196: ...m the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Roadside Emergencies 196 ...

Страница 197: ...the front wheels on the ground and the rear wheels off the ground using a wheel lift or a slingbelt with T hooks On 4x4 vehicles it is recommended that your vehicle be towed with flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground However a wheel lift or slingbelt may be used in conjunction with a wheel dolly so that all four wheels are off the ground 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2...

Страница 198: ...iving chapter lift the rear wheels of the vehicle using a wheel lift or a sling belt with T hooks If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly vehicle damage may occur Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook up and towing procedures for your vehicle 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners...

Страница 199: ...uestions or concerns or are unsatisfied with the service you are receiving follow these steps 1 Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling servicing dealership 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership 3 If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level please contact the Ford Customer...

Страница 200: ...ed P O Box 2000 Oakville Ontario L6J 5E4 1 800 387 9333 www lincolncanada com In order to help you service your Lincoln vehicle please have the following information available when contacting the Lincoln Centre Your telephone number home and business The name of the dealer and the city where the dealership is located The year and make of your vehicle The date of vehicle purchase The current odomet...

Страница 201: ...r your Bumper to Bumper Warranty expires You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford and Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealer There are several plans available in various time distance and deductible combinations which can be tailored to fit your own driving needs Ford ESP also offers reimbursement benefits for towing and rental coverage When you buy Ford ESP you receive Peace of Mi...

Страница 202: ...not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty including maintenance and wear items alleged personal injury property damage claims cases currently in litigation vehicles not used primarily for family personal or household purposes except in states where the Dispute Settlement Board is required to review commercial vehicles vehicles with non U S warranties Concerns are ineligible for review if the...

Страница 203: ...The year make model and Vehicle Identification Number VIN listed on your vehicle ownership license The date of repair s and mileage at the time of occurrence s The current mileage The name of the dealer s who sold or serviced the vehicle A brief description of your unresolved concern A brief summary of the action taken by the dealer s and Ford Motor Company The names if known of all the people you...

Страница 204: ...number Dispute Settlement Board P O Box 5120 Southfield MI 48086 5120 1 800 428 3718 You may also contact the North American Customer Relationship Center at 1 800 392 3673 Ford TDD for the hearing impaired 1 800 232 5952 or by writing to the Center at the following address Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P O Box 6248 Dearborn Michigan 48121 UTILIZING THE MEDIATION ARBITRATION PROGR...

Страница 205: ... in your vehicle without proper conversion may damage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage Ford Motor Company Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused by use of improper fuel In the United States using leaded fuel may also result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into the U S If your vehicle must be serviced...

Страница 206: ...fter a reasonable number of attempts the manufacturer shall be required to either replace the vehicle with one substantially identical or repurchase the vehicle and reimburse the buyer in an amount equal to the actual price paid or payable by the consumer less a reasonable allowance for consumer use The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or replacement vehicle California ...

Страница 207: ...Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may either call th...

Страница 208: ...ct deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as possible If your vehicle is equipped with running boards do not use rubber plastic and vinyl p...

Страница 209: ...inish on your wheel rims or covers Chemical strength cleaners or cleaning chemicals in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust and dirt could wear away the clearcoat finish over time Do not use hydrofluoric acid based or high caustic based wheel cleaners steel wool fuels or strong household detergent To remove tar and grease use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 available from you...

Страница 210: ...dshield rear window or the wiper blades may be the cause These may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes tree sap or other organic contamination To clean these items please follow these tips The windshield or rear window may be cleaned with a non abrasive cleaner such as Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC 23 available from your dealer Do not use abrasives as they may ...

Страница 211: ...nterior trim areas with a damp cloth then dry by wiping with a dry soft clean cloth Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the finish INTERIOR For fabric carpets cloth seats and safety belts Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner ZC 41 If grease or tar is present on the material spot clean ...

Страница 212: ...overed in premium top grain leather which is extremely durable but still requires special care and maintenance in order to ensure longevity and comfort Regular cleaning and conditioning will maintain the appearance of the leather Failure to care for the leather can result in drying out and fading of the material Cleaning For dirt use a vacuum cleaner then use a clean damp cloth or soft brush First...

Страница 213: ...rs Allow the conditioner to dry and repeat the process for the entire interior If a film appears wipe off film with a dry clean cloth UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt FORD LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protec...

Страница 214: ...r Care Kit ZC 26 Ford Premium Car Wash Concentrate F2SZ 19523 WC Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner Canada only CXC 100 Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover ZC 14 Motorcraft Detail Wash ZC 3 A Motorcraft Tire Clean and Shine ZC 28 Motorcraft Triple Clean ZC 13 Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner not available in Canada ZC 23 Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC 20 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23...

Страница 215: ...k on a hot engine Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation Keep all open flames and other burning cigarettes material away from the battery and all fuel related parts Working with the engine off Automatic transmission 1 Set the parking brake and shift to P Park 2 Turn off...

Страница 216: ...THE HOOD 1 Inside the vehicle pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch located under the right center of the hood Slide the handle to release the auxiliary latch 3 Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open HOOD 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English ...

Страница 217: ...ations 1 Engine oil dipstick 2 Clutch fluid reservoir manual transmission 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Power steering fluid reservoir 5 Air filter assembly 6 Engine coolant reservoir 7 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8 Battery 9 Engine oil filler cap 10 Transmission fluid dipstick automatic transmission 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Maintenance and Specificati...

Страница 218: ...eeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident Note Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system components ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide f...

Страница 219: ...k may cause engine damage Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician 7 Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated Adding engine oil 1 Check the engine oil For instructions refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter 2 If the engine oil level is not within the normal range add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity Remove the engine oil filler...

Страница 220: ...l meeting Ford specification WSS M2C153 H SAE 5W 20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle s engine Do not use supplemental engine oil additives cleaners or other engine treatments They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule list...

Страница 221: ...been cleaned or replaced For longer trouble free operation keep the top of the battery clean and dry Also make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to the battery terminals If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals remove the cables from the terminals and clean with a wire brush You can neutralize the acid with a solution of baking soda and water When the battery is di...

Страница 222: ...tions are maintained by power from the battery When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and performance To begin this process 1 With the vehicle at a complete stop set the parking brake 2 Put the gearshift in P Park automatic transmission or the neutral position manual transmission turn off all a...

Страница 223: ...unda Battery and Antifreeze Tester 014 R1060 The level of coolant should be maintained at the cold full of cold fill range level in the coolant reservoir If the level falls below add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section Your vehicle was factory filled with a 50 50 engine coolant and water concentration If the concentration of coolant falls below 40 or above 60 the engi...

Страница 224: ...the reservoir Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter Note Automotive fluids are not interchangeable do not use engine coolant antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location Adding engine coolant When adding coolant make sure it is a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir when the engine is c...

Страница 225: ... as soon as possible Water alone without engine coolant can cause engine damage from corrosion overheating or freezing Do not use alcohol methanol brine or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze coolant Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant These can be harmful and compromise the...

Страница 226: ...ral drains and additions to obtain a 50 50 coolant concentration Whenever coolant has been added the coolant level in the coolant reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle If necessary add enough 50 50 concentration of engine coolant and distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level If you have to add more than 1 0 liter 1 0 quart of engine coolant per mo...

Страница 227: ...coolant concentrations below 40 will decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40 will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide ade...

Страница 228: ...he engine temperature cools the engine can be re started Take your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize engine damage When fail safe mode is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail safe mode so drive the vehicle with caution The vehicle will not be able to maintain high speed operation and the engine will run rough Remember that the engine is capable of co...

Страница 229: ...cessive pressure or vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision which may result in possible personal injury Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled Gasoline may contain benzene which is a cancer causing agent Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel Extinguish all smoking materials a...

Страница 230: ...rse reaction In sensitive individuals serious personal injury or sickness may result If fuel is splashed on the skin promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adverse reaction When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck Never smoke while refueling Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous ...

Страница 231: ...void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used The fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap Otherwise fuel may spray out and injure you or others If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap exc...

Страница 232: ...blems to become more pronounced If the problems persist see your dealer or a qualified service technician It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not ...

Страница 233: ...measure of fuel economy We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1 600 km 1 000 miles of driving engine break in period You will get a more accurate measurement after 3 000 km 5 000 km 2 000 miles 3 000 miles Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Refill capa...

Страница 234: ...ded in liters or gallons 3 After at least three to five tank fill ups fill the fuel tank and record the current odometer reading 4 Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer reading 5 Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel economy Calculation 1 Multiply liters used by 100 then divide by total kilometers traveled Calculation 2 Divide total miles trave...

Страница 235: ... reduced fuel economy Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy Combine errands and minimize stop and go driving Maintenance Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy Use recommended engine ...

Страница 236: ...ehicles It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window sticker These numbers represent the Range of L 100 km MPG expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic converter which will enable...

Страница 237: ...entionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working Information about your vehicle s emission system is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the engine This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up specifications Please consult your Warranty Guide for complete emission warranty information On board diagnostics OBD II Your vehic...

Страница 238: ...tion in the Warning lights and chimes section of the Instrument cluster chapter Your vehicle may not pass the I M test with the Check Engine Service Engine Soon light on If the vehicle s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced the on board diagnostics system is reset to a not ready for I M test condition To ready the on board diagnostics system for I M testing a minimum of 30 minut...

Страница 239: ...pstick Do not add fluid if the level is between the arrows in the FULL COLD range 6 If the fluid is low add fluid in small amounts continuously checking the level until it reaches the FULL COLD range Be sure to put the dipstick back in the reservoir BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear and will rise when the brake components are replaced Fluid levels below the ...

Страница 240: ...rnally drink water and induce vomiting Seek medical attention immediately During normal operation the fluid level in the clutch reservoir should remain constant or rise slightly If the fluid level drops refill the fluid level to the step in the reservoir 1 Clean the reservoir cap before removal to prevent dirt and water from entering the reservoir 2 Remove cap and rubber diaphragm from reservoir 3...

Страница 241: ... Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake 3 With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage 4 Latch the gearshift lever in P Park and leave the engine running 5 Remove the dipstick wiping it clean with a clean dry lint free rag If necess...

Страница 242: ...f transmission fluid may cause shift and or engagement concerns and or possible damage High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid make sure the correct type is used The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the Lubricant specifications section in this chapter Use of a non approved ...

Страница 243: ...t automatic transmission is equipped with a serviceable external fluid filter mounted on the frame rail Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service intervals To replace the transmission filter 1 Shut off the engine 2 Unscrew filter housing 3 Replace filter with a new authorized Motorcraft filter element Refer to the Motorcraft Part Numbers chart in this chapter 4 Reinstall housing and che...

Страница 244: ...bottom of the opening 4 Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening 5 Install and tighten the fill plug securely Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Maintenance and Specifications 244 ...

Страница 245: ...ations Refer to Lubricant Specifications in this chapter DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE Your vehicle may be equipped with universal joints that require lubrication Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for maintenance intervals If the original universal joints are replaced with universal joints equipped with grease fittings lubrication will also be necessary 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 O...

Страница 246: ...e 2 Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing 3 Remove the air filter element from the open end of the air filter housing 4 Install a new air filter element ensuring the arrow on the top half of the air filter housing lines up with the notch on the bottom half of air filter housing Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter housing This could cause fi...

Страница 247: ...ires Ford to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 Th...

Страница 248: ...boratory test wheel than the minimum required by law The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure Use an accurate tire pressure gauge Check the tire pres...

Страница 249: ... very dangerous if improperly used serviced or maintained To avoid serious injury never attempt to re inflate a tire which has been run flat or seriously under inflated without first removing the tire from the wheel assembly for inspection Do not attempt to add air to tires or replace tires or wheels without first taking precautions to protect persons and property Tire rotation Because your vehicl...

Страница 250: ...om a different manufacturer other than the road tires on your vehicle your spare tire is considered temporary If road tire replacement is necessary replace it with a tire of the same size tread speed rating and load carrying capacity as soon as possible Temporary spare tires should not be used in a five tire rotation 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Maintenance ...

Страница 251: ...re to the elements and exhaust you should replace the spare tire when you replace the other tires When replacing full size tires never mix radial bias belted or bias type tires Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Certification Label Make sure that all tires are the same size speed rating and load carrying capacity Use only the tire combinations recommended on the label If you do not fol...

Страница 252: ... some climates you may need to use snow tires and chains If you need to use chains it is recommended that steel wheels of the same size and specifications be used as chains may chip aluminum wheels Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains Use only SAE Class S chains Install chains securely verifying that the chains do not touch any wiring brake lines or fuel lines Drive cautiously ...

Страница 253: ...latinum AGSF 22W AGSF 22W Automatic Transmission Filter Refer to the 6 0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner s Guide Supplement for Motorcraft diesel engine service part numbers Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information VECI decal for spark plug gap information Only available with 6 0L Diesel engine TorqShift transmission Part number is FT 145 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owne...

Страница 254: ...utch fluid if equipped Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid All Fill to line or step for clutch on reservoir Engine coolant 3 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant yellow colored 5 4L V8 engine with A C 25 0L 26 4 quarts 6 8L V10 engine 26 0L 27 5 quarts Engine oil includes filter change Gas engines7 Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil US Motorcraft SAE 5...

Страница 255: ... dipstick Transfer case fluid Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF 4x4 vehicles 1 9L 2 0 quarts Manual transmission fluid Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF 6 speed manual 5 5L 5 8 quarts 5 Automatic transmission fluid 4 Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF 4R100 4 speed 16 7L 17 7 quarts 6 Motorcraft MERCON威 SP ATF TorqShift 5 speed 16 6L 17 5 quarts 6 includes remote filter element change Windshield washer fluid Motorcraft Premium Win...

Страница 256: ...s use of the MERCON威 type fluid However these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that require the MERCON威 V type fluid MERCON威 MERCON威 V and MERCON威 SP are not interchangeable DO NOT mix MERCON威 MERCON威 V and MERCON威 SP Use of dual usage fluids in an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON威 SP may cause transmission damage Use of a transmission fluid other than the recommen...

Страница 257: ...ear Axle Lube 1 XY 75W140 QL WSL M2C192 A Motorcraft SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant XY 75W90 GLS Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Dana 135 axles 1 XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A Brake fluid and clutch fluid if equipped Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM 1 ESA M6C25 A and DOT 3 Engine coolant Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant yellow colored VC 7...

Страница 258: ...se Grease XG 4 or XL 5 ESR M1C159 A or ESB M1C93 B Lock cylinders Motorcraft penetrating and lock lubricant XL 1 none Transmission steering parking brake linkages and pivots brake and clutch pedal shaft if equipped Motorcraft Premium Long Life Grease XG 1 C or XG 1 K ESA M1C75 B Power steering fluid and transfer case fluid if equipped Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF XT 2 QDX MERCON威 Manual transmission 6 s...

Страница 259: ...omatic transmission fluid is used Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the end of the dipstick 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 MERCON威 and MERCON威 V These dual usage fluids are not to be used in an a...

Страница 260: ...SIONS F250 Regular and Super Cab Dimension Body style Regular Cab 4x2 Regular Cab 4x4 Super Cab 4x2 Super Cab 4x4 1 Overall height 1935 mm 76 2 in 2005 mm 78 9 in 1943 mm 76 5 in b 2008 mm 79 0 in b 2 Track Front Rear 1736 mm 68 3 in 1729 mm 68 in 1736 mm 68 3 in 1729 3 mm 68 in 1736 mm 68 3 in 1729 3 mm 68 in 1736 mm 68 3 in 1729 3 mm 68 in 3 Overall width 2031 mm 79 9 in 2031 mm 79 9 in 2031 mm ...

Страница 261: ...box 1 Overall height 1960 mm 77 2 in 2027 mm 79 8 in 1957 mm 77 0 in 2022 mm 76 6 in 2 Track Front Rear 1736 mm 68 3 in 1729 mm 68 1 in 1736 mm 68 3 in 1729 mm 68 1 in 1736 mm 68 3 in 1729 mm 68 1 in 1736 mm 68 3 in 1729 mm 68 1 in 3 Overall width 2031 mm 79 9 in 2031 mm 79 9 in 2031 mm 79 9 in 2031 mm 79 9 in 4 Wheelbase 3967 mm 156 2 in 3967 mm 156 2 in 4379 mm 172 4 in 4379 mm 172 4 in 5 Overal...

Страница 262: ... mm 80 3 in c f 2019 mm 79 5 in d 2a Front Track 1736 mm 68 3 in a b 1736 mm 68 4 in c d 1736 mm 68 3 in a b 1736 mm 68 4 in c d 1736 mm 68 3 in a b 1736 mm 68 4 in c d 1736 mm 68 3 in a b 1736 mm 68 4 in c d 2b Rear Track 1729 mm 68 1 in a c 1880 mm 74 0 in b d 1729 mm 68 1 in a c 1880 mm 74 0 in b d 1729 mm 68 1 in a c 1880 mm 74 0 in b d 1729 mm 68 1 in a c 1880 mm 74 0 in b d 3 Overall width 2...

Страница 263: ...Dual rear wheel DRW c 4x4 Single rear wheel SRW d 4x4 Dual rear wheel DRW e Short box f Long box F350 Crew Cab Dimension Body style Crew chassis Cab Crew cab short box Crew cab long box 1 Overall height 1 929 mm 75 9 in a 1 941 mm 76 4 in b 2 026 mm 79 8 in c 2 038 mm 80 2 in d 1 955mm 77 0 in a 1998 mm 78 6 in b 1 958 mm 77 1 in c 2 033 mm 80 0 in d 1 964 mm 77 3 in a 1991 mm 75 2 in b 1 957 mm 7...

Страница 264: ...n 4 379 mm 172 4 in 5 Overall length 6 632 mm 261 1 in 6 243 mm 245 8 in 6 654 mm 262 0 in a 4x2 Single rear wheel SRW b 4x2 Dual rear wheel DRW c 4x4 Single rear wheel SRW d 4x4 Dual rear wheel DRW F450 Dimension Body style Regular Cab Chassis 4x2 Regular Cab Chassis 4x4 Super Cab Chassis 4x2 4x4 Crew Cab Chassis 4x2 4x4 1 Overall height 2 048 mm 80 6 in a 2 044 mm 80 5 in b c 2 038 mm 80 2 in d ...

Страница 265: ...3 576 mm 140 8 in 4 186 mm 164 8 in 4 795 mm 188 8 in 5 100 mm 200 8 in 4 110 mm 161 8 in 4 475 mm 176 2 in 5 085 200 2 in 5 Overall length 5 733 mm 225 7 in a 6 343 mm 249 7 in b 6 952 mm 273 7 in c 7 257 mm 285 7 in d 5 733 mm 225 7 in a 6 343 mm 249 7 in b 6 952 mm 273 7 in c 7 257 mm 285 7 in d 6 267 mm 246 7 in 6 632 mm 261 1 in e 7 241 mm 285 1 in f a 3 576 mm 140 8 in wheel base b 4 186 mm ...

Страница 266: ...36 mm 68 4 in 1 880 mm 74 0 in 1 736 mm 68 4 in 1880 mm 74 0 in 1 736 mm 68 4 in 1 880 mm 74 0 in 1 736 mm 68 4 in 1 880 mm 74 0 in 3 Overall width 2 377 mm 93 6 in 2 377 mm 93 6 in 2 377 mm 93 6 in 2 377 mm 93 6 in 4 Wheelbase 3 576 mm 140 8 in 4 186 mm 164 8 in 4 795 mm 188 8 in 5 100 mm 200 8 in 3 576 mm 140 8 in 4 186 mm 164 8 in 4 795 mm 188 8 in 5 100 mm 200 8 in 4 475 mm 176 2 in 5 085 200 ...

Страница 267: ...7 in a 6 343 mm 249 7 in b 6 952 mm 273 7 in c 7 257 mm 285 7 in d 6 632 mm 261 1 in e 7 241 mm 285 1 in f 6 632 mm 261 1 in e 7 241 mm 285 1 in f a 3 576 mm 140 8 in wheel base b 4 186 mm 164 8 in wheel base c 4 795 mm 188 8 wheel base d 5 100 mm 200 8 in wheel base e 4 475 mm 176 2 in wheel base f 5 085 mm 200 2 in wheel base 3 2 1 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English...

Страница 268: ...equire 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 5 4 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Maintenance and Specifications 268 ...

Страница 269: ...fier 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 transmission frame and transfer case if equipped XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2003 F250 350 450 550 f23 Owners Gui...

Страница 270: ...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 ...

Страница 271: ... kit Off road lights Pickup box rails ROC2 hitch mounted bike courier Running boards and tubular running bars Running boards diamond plate Seatback organizer Speed control Towing mirrors Trailer hitch Class IV Trailer hitch bars and balls Trailer hitch mounted bike carrier Trailer hitch wiring adaptor Trailer wiring harness Trailgate table Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti theft loc...

Страница 272: ...s Front end covers full Hood deflectors Leather wrap steering wheel Locking gas cap Lubricants and oils Molded splash guards Rear window deflector Side window air deflectors Spare tire lock Stainless steel grill insert Step bumpers Tailgate covers Diamond plate Tonneau cover soft Tonneau cover hard color keyed Leer supplier branded Touch up paint Truck cover full vehicle Universal floor mats Wheel...

Страница 273: ...operly 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 ...

Страница 274: ...221 acid treating emergencies 221 jumping a disabled battery 192 maintenance free 221 replacement specifications 253 servicing 221 BeltMinder 85 Brakes 115 anti lock 115 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 115 fluid checking and adding 239 fluid refill capacities 254 fluid specifications 257 260 lubricant specifications 257 260 parking 116 shift interlock 118 Bulbs 42 C Calculating load 146 C...

Страница 275: ...wner s literature 206 The Dispute Settlement Board 201 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 204 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 39 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 241 engine oil 218 Doors lubricant specifications 257 Driveline universal joint and slip yoke 245 Driving under special conditions 124 137 140 sand 139 snow and ice 141 through water 139 144 E Emergencies roadside jump sta...

Страница 276: ... economy 233 octane rating 232 260 quality 232 running out of fuel 232 safety information relating to automotive fuels 229 Fuel pump shut off switch 175 Fuses 176 177 G Garage door opener 50 Gas cap see Fuel cap 231 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 233 Gauges 15 transmission fluid temperature gauge 19 GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating 145 calculating 146 definition 145 driving with a heavy load 145 locati...

Страница 277: ...ning and indicator 12 anti lock brakes ABS 115 speed control 58 Load limits 145 GAWR 145 GVWR 145 trailer towing 145 Loading instructions 146 Locks autolock 71 childproof 66 Lubricant specifications 257 260 Lumbar support seats 76 M Manual transmission 124 fluid capacities 254 lubricant specifications 260 reverse 126 Message center 59 english metric button 60 menu button 60 Mirrors 50 fold away 55...

Страница 278: ...ety belt maintenance 89 warning light and chime 85 Safety seats for children 102 Seat belts see Safety restraints 77 Seats 72 child safety seats 102 cleaning 212 Servicing your vehicle 215 Snowplowing 8 170 172 Spare tire see Changing the Tire 182 Spark plugs specifications 253 260 Special notice 9 ambulance conversions 8 diesel powered vehicles 7 four wheel drive vehicles 172 173 utility type veh...

Страница 279: ...ies 254 lubricant specifications 257 260 manual operation 124 Turn signal 41 V Vehicle dimensions 260 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 269 Vehicle loading 145 Ventilating your vehicle 114 W Warning lights see Lights 12 Washer fluid 218 Water Driving through 144 Windows power 52 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 48 checking and adding fluid 218 replacing wiper blades 48 Wrecker towing 197 2003 F2...

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