2003 FORD EXCURSION steering

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
Maintenance and Specifications
226

plastic parts ............................185
washing ....................................183
waxing .....................................183
wheels ......................................184
wiper blades ............................185
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......41, 43
Compass, electronic ....................66
calibration .................................67
set zone adjustment .................67
Console ........................................72
overhead ....................................56
Controls
power seat .................................89
steering column ........................64
Coolant
checking and adding ..............197
refill capacities ................201, 222
specifications ..................225, 227
Cruise control (see
Speed control) ............................61
Customer Assistance ................154
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................187
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................176
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............180
Getting roadside assistance ...154
Getting the service
you need .................................174
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................181
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................176
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............179D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................46
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................214
engine oil .................................192
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........225
Driving under special
conditions ..................134, 140, 143
sand .........................................142
snow and ice ...........................144
through water .................142, 146
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................166
Emission control system ..........211
Engine ................................227–228
cleaning ...................................184
coolant .....................................197
diesel ...........................................7
fail-safe coolant ......................202
idle speed control ...................195
lubrication
specifications ..................225, 227
refill capacities ........................222
service points ..........................191
starting after a collision .........155
Engine block heater .................127
Engine oil ..................................192
checking and adding ..............192
dipstick ....................................192
filter, specifications ........194, 222
recommendations ...................194
refill capacities ........................222
specifications ..................225, 227
Index
236

Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....222
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............61
Power adjustable foot
pedals .....................................61, 88
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................157
Power door locks ........................75
Power point .................................57
Power steering ..........................129
fluid, checking and adding ....213
fluid, refill capacity ................222
fluid, specifications .........225, 227
Power Windows ...........................58
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................130
R
Radio ......................................17, 21
Relays ........................................156
Remote entry system .................77
illuminated entry ......................79
locking/unlocking doors ...........75
Reverse sensing system ...........134
Roadside assistance ..................154
Roof rack .....................................73
S
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ................98–102
Safety defects, reporting ..........182
Safety restraints ..................98–102
belt minder .............................104
cleaning the safety belts ........108extension assembly ................108
for adults ...........................99–101
for children .....................113–114
lap belt ....................................103
warning light and chime ........104
Safety seats for children ..........116
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ........................98
Seats ............................................86
child safety seats ....................116
memory seat .............................88
Servicing your vehicle ..............189
Snowplowing .................................7
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...................161
Spark plugs,
specifications .............222, 227–228
Special notice
diesel-powered vehicles .............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................225, 227
Speed control ..............................61
Starting your vehicle .......124–125,
127
jump starting ..........................166
Steering wheel
controls ......................................64
tilting .........................................55
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................43
Tires ...........................161, 218–219
changing ..........................161–162
checking the pressure ............219
Index
239