2003 FORD F SERIES MOTORHOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS instrument panel

HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking lamps,
instrument panel lamps, license
plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
The daytime running light system turns the headlamps on, with a
reduced light output, when:
•the vehicle is running and
•the headlamp system is in the OFF position or parking lamp position.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System
does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
P
Lights
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Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parklamp operation.
Move the control to the full upright
position, 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.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.PANEL
DIM
Lights
15

Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
9 20A Stoplamps: Trailer tow Electric
Brake controller feed, Body
builder rear turn/stop feeds, Body
builder stop lamp feed, Trailer
turn/stop fuse feeds
10 5A Instrument cluster memory,
Power brake assist lamp*
11 30A Wiper/Washer module, Wiper feed
12 10A Trailer tow stop/turn feed
13 10A ABS module
14 10A Warning chime module, Power
brake assist module*, Instrument
cluster power, Instrument cluster
warning lamps, Transmission
control switch
15 15A Left turn signal feed
16 20A Body builder battery (+12V) feed
17 5A Body builder radio feed
18 — Not used
19 5A DRL relays
20 — Not used
21 15A Right turn signal feed
22 — Not used
23 — Not used
24 — Not used
25 10A Right-hand low beam headlamp
feed
26 10A Speed control module, Brake shift
interlock actuator
27 — Not used
28 — Not used
29 — Not used
Roadside emergencies
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
30 — Not used
31 10A Left-hand low beam headlamp
feed
32 10A Backup lamp feed
33 — Not used
34 — Not used
35 20A Body builder high beam feed,
High beam indicator
36 — Not used
37 — Not used
38 10A Body builder accessory feed (run
only)
39 — Not used
40 — Not used
41 10A Instrument illumination
42 — Not used
43 — Not used
44 — Not used
Relay 1 — Left turn signal relay
Relay 2 —— Courtesy lamps relay
Relay 3 Right turn signal relay
*Vehicles with Hydromax brake assist only
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The
power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
Always replace the cover to the power distribution box before
reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and specificationschapter.
Roadside emergencies
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
6 20A* Parklamp feeds, Instrument panel
fuse #41, Warning chime module,
Trailer tow running lamp relay
coil, I/P dimmer module
7 15A* Starter relay coil, BB neutral
sense
8 10A* Stoplamp switch (logic): Brake
pressure switch, Power brake
assist module***, Speed control
module, PCM, Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) module, Brake shift
interlock actuator
9 5A* Alternator
10 20A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
11 30A* Ignition coils, Radio capacitors #1
and #2, PCM relay
12 20A* Trailer tow running lamps feed,
Trailer tow back-up lamps feed, IP
- backup lamp feed
13 30A** Trailer tow electric brake
controller feed
14 60A** IP battery feed (fuse #9, 15, 21)
15 -- Not used
16 60A** ABS module
17 -- Not used
18 20A** Horn feed
19 -- Not used
20 40A** PCM relay
21 20A** Fuel pump motor
22 20A** Diagnostic tool connector, Cigar
lighter feed
23 40A** Blower motor feed
Roadside emergencies
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Engine block heater ...................23
Engine oil ....................................57
checking and adding ................57
dipstick ......................................57
filter, specifications ............58, 88
recommendations .....................58
refill capacities ..........................89
specifications ......................91–92
Exhaust fumes ............................23
F
Fail safe cooling ..........................66
Fluid capacities ...........................89
Fuel ..............................................67
calculating fuel economy .........73
capacity .....................................89
choosing the right fuel .............69
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates ...................76
detergent in fuel .......................70
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..............................67, 73
filter, specifications ............71, 88
fuel pump shut-off switch .......36
improving fuel economy ..........73
octane rating .......................69, 92
quality ........................................70
running out of fuel ...................70
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .......................67
Fuses ............................................38
G
Gas mileage (see
Fuel economy) ............................73
Gauges .........................................11
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ............................31
calculating .................................32
definition ...................................31driving with a heavy load ........31
location ......................................31
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ............................31
calculating ...........................31–32
definition ...................................31
driving with a heavy load ........31
location ......................................31
H
Hazard flashers ...........................36
Headlamps ...................................14
daytime running lights .............14
flash to pass ..............................15
high beam .................................14
turning on and off ....................14
I
Ignition ...................................20, 92
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ................................77
Instrument panel
cluster ..........................................8
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................15
J
Jack ..............................................45
positioning .................................45
storage .......................................45
Jump-starting your vehicle ........48
K
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........20
L
Lamps
cargo lamps ...............................15
Index
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daytime running light ...............14
headlamps .................................14
headlamps, flash to pass ..........15
instrument panel, dimming .....15
replacing bulbs .........................15
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............25
Load limits ...................................31
GAWR ........................................31
GVWR ........................................31
trailer towing ............................31
Lubricant specifications .......91–92
M
Motorcraft parts ....................71, 88
O
Octane rating ..............................69
Oil (see Engine oil) ....................57
P
Parking brake ..............................26
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ......88
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .................................41
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ......78
fluid, refill capacity ..................89
fluid, specifications .............91–92
R
Relays ....................................38, 44
S
Safety defects, reporting ............93
Servicing your vehicle ................55
Spark plugs, specifications ...88, 92
Special notice ..........................5, 53Specification chart,
lubricants ...............................91–92
Speed control ..............................17
Starting your vehicle ............20–22
jump starting ............................48
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................16
T
Tires .................................45, 84–86
changing ....................................45
replacing ..............................46, 87
rotating ......................................86
snow tires and chains ..............87
tire grades .................................85
treadwear ..................................84
Towing .........................................33
trailer towing ............................33
wrecker ......................................52
Transmission ...............................27
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ...............................81
fluid, refill capacities ................89
lubricant specifications ......91–92
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ............................................92
Vehicle loading ............................31
Ventilating your vehicle .............23
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Water, Driving through ...............30
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................16
Wrecker towing ...........................52
Index
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