2003 FORD E SERIES automatic transmission fluid

A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................91
and child safety seats ..............93
description ................................91
disposal ......................................95
driver air bag ............................93
indicator light ...........................95
operation ...................................93
passenger air bag .....................93
Air cleaner filter ...............206, 212
Ambulance packages ....................6
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................187
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................114–115
Audio system
(see Radio) ................15, 17, 20, 24
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................118
fluid, adding ............................204
fluid, checking ........................204
fluid, refill capacities ..............213
fluid, specification ..................220
Auxiliary power point .................65
Axle
lubricant specifications ..217, 220
refill capacities ........................213
traction lok ..............................116
B
Battery .......................................182
acid, treating emergencies .....182
disconnecting ..........................184
jumping a disabled battery ....155
maintenance-free ....................182
replacement, specifications ...212servicing ..................................182
BeltMinder ...................................86
Brakes ........................................114
anti-lock ...........................114–115
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................114
fluid, checking and adding ....204
fluid, refill capacities ..............213
fluid, specifications .........217, 220
lubricant specifications ..217, 220
parking ....................................115
shift interlock ..........................117
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................55
C
Calculating load ........................124
Capacities for refilling fluids ....213
Cassette tape player ...................24
CD-single premium .........15, 17, 20
Cell phone use ............................65
Child safety restraints ................96
child safety belts ......................96
Child safety seats ........................99
in front seat ............................101
in rear seat ..............................101
tether anchorage hardware ...103
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............171
exterior ....................................174
instrument panel ....................173
interior .....................................173
interior trim ............................173
plastic parts ............................172
washing ....................................170
waxing .....................................170
wheels ......................................171
Index
227

wiper blades ............................172
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......50, 52
Compass, electronic ....................63
calibration .................................64
set zone adjustment .................64
Console
overhead ....................................62
Controls
power seat .................................76
Coolant
checking and adding ..............187
refill capacities ................191, 213
specifications ..................217, 220
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................67
Customer Assistance ................137
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................174
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................163
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............167
Getting roadside assistance ...137
Getting the service you
need .........................................161
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................168
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................164
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................166
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................53Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................204
engine oil .................................179
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........217
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................204
Driving under special
conditions ..................................121
through water .........................121
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................155
Emission control system ..........201
Engine ........................................220
cleaning ...................................171
coolant .....................................187
diesel ...........................................6
fail-safe coolant ......................192
idle speed control ...................182
lubrication specifications ......217,
220
refill capacities ........................213
service points ..........................177
starting after a collision .........139
Engine block heater .................114
Engine oil ..................................179
checking and adding ..............179
dipstick ....................................179
filter, specifications ........181, 212
recommendations ...................181
refill capacities ........................213
specifications ..................217, 220
Exhaust fumes ..........................114
F
Fail safe cooling ........................192
Index
228

Seats ............................................75
child safety seats ......................99
Servicing your vehicle ..............176
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................147
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................212, 220
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............6
diesel-powered vehicles .............6
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................217, 220
Speed control ..............................67
Starting your vehicle ........111–113
jump starting ..........................155
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................62
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........50, 52
Tires ...................................207–209
changing ..........................147–148
replacing ..........................150, 211
rotating ....................................210
snow tires and chains ............211
tire grades ...............................208
treadwear ................................207
Towing .......................................124
recreational towing .................136trailer towing ..........................124
wrecker ....................................160
Traction-lok rear axle ...............116
Transmission .............................117
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................204
fluid, refill capacities ..............213
lubricant specifications ..217, 220
Trunk ...........................................70
Turn signal ..................................54
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................220
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................222
Vehicle loading ..........................122
Ventilating your vehicle ...........114
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................178
Water, Driving through .............121
Windows
power .........................................66
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................61
checking and adding fluid .....178
replacing wiper blades .............61
Wrecker towing .........................160
Index
231