2003 FORD EXCURSION parking brake

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the
end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps,
resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery.
Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite
corners.
Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes
when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of
acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush
immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds.Wash hands after handling.
For information on transmission operation after the battery has been
disconnected see “Shift strategy” in the driving section.
Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions 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), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. Release the parking brake. With your foot on the brake pedal and with
the A/C on, put the vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for
at least one minute.
7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
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TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals for
fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not
working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you
notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an
accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal operating
temperature (approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle has been
operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot
weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30
minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking.
1. Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) or until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
2. 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
necessary, refer toIdentifying components in the engine compartment
in this chapter for the location of the dipstick.
6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube.
7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in
the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient
temperature.
Low fluid level
Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid
level is at the bottom of the dipstick
and the ambient temperature is
above 10°C (50°F).
Correct fluid level
The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating
temperature 66°C-77°C (150°F-170°F) on a level surface. The normal
operating temperature can be reached after approximately 30 km
(20 miles) of driving.
ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD
DON'T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCHED AREA  CHECK WHEN HOT IDLING IN PARK
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ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine
oil-Gasoline
enginesMotorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor OilXO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H
and API
Certification
Mark
Engine oil-Diesel
engineRefer to your 7.3L Diesel Supplement
Hinges, latches,
striker plates,
fuel filler door
hinge and seat
tracksMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A
or ESB-M1C93-B
Transmission
/steering/parking
brake linkages
and pivots,
brake pedal
shaftPremium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-C or
XG-1-KESA-M1C75-B
Power steering
fluid and
transfer case
fluid (if
equipped)Motorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Automatic
transmission
2Motorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A ESR-M17P5-A
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A
Accessory delay ..........................59
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........................109
and child safety seats ............111
description ..............................109
disposal ....................................113
driver air bag ..........................111
indicator light .........................113
operation .................................111
passenger air bag ...................111
Air cleaner filter ...............217, 222
Air conditioning ..........................41
Antifreeze (see
Engine coolant) ........................197
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................128
Audio system (see Radio) ...17, 21
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................132
fluid, adding ............................214
fluid, checking ........................214
fluid, refill capacities ..............222
fluid, specification ..................227
Auxiliary power point .................57
Axle
lubricant
specifications ..................225, 227
refill capacities ........................222
traction lok ..............................130
B
Battery .......................................195
acid, treating emergencies .....195
jumping a disabled battery ....166maintenance-free ....................195
replacement, specifications ...222
servicing ..................................195
BeltMinder .................................104
Brakes ........................................128
anti-lock ...................................128
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............128
fluid, checking and adding ....213
fluid, refill capacities ..............222
fluid, specifications .........225, 227
lubricant specifications ..225, 227
parking ....................................129
shift interlock ..........................131
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................49
C
Calculating load ........................149
Capacities for refilling fluids ....222
Cargo net .....................................72
Cassette tape player ...................21
CD-single premium .....................17
Certification Label ....................229
Changing a tire .........................161
Child safety restraints ..............114
child safety belts ....................114
Child safety seats ......................116
attaching with tether straps ..120
in front seat ............................118
in rear seat ..............................118
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............184
instrument panel ....................185
interior .....................................186
interior trim ............................186
Index
235

Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................116
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................212
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................185
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................47
J
Jack ............................................161
positioning ...............................161
storage .....................................161
Jump-starting your vehicle ......166
K
Keyless entry system .................80
Keys
positions of the ignition .........124
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................45
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................49
cargo lamps ...............................47
daytime running light ...............46
fog lamps ...................................46
headlamps .................................45
headlamps, flash to pass ..........47
instrument panel, dimming .....47
interior lamps .....................48–50
replacing bulbs ....... 49–50, 52–53
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................47Liftgate ........................................72
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........128
speed control ............................64
Load limits .................................147
GAWR ......................................147
GVWR ......................................147
trailer towing ..........................147
Loading instructions .................148
Locks
childproof ..................................76
doors ..........................................75
Lubricant specifications ...225, 227
Lumbar support, seats .........88–89
M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................222
lubricant specifications ..........227
Message center ...........................65
english/metric button ...............65
menu button .............................65
Mirrors ...................................55, 59
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................59
fold away ...................................61
heated ........................................60
side view mirrors (power) .......60
Motorcraft parts ................207, 222
O
Octane rating ............................206
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................192
P
Parking brake ............................129
Index
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