2003 FORD F150 hood open

Function Number of
bulbsTrade number
Headlamps 2 9007
Front park/turn lamps 2 3157AK (amber)
Foglamps 2 9145
1
Backup lamp 2 3156K
Rear stop/turn/sidemarker/tail
lamp2 3457K
High-mount brakelamp 1 912
Cargo lamp 2 912
License plate lamp 2 168
Signal mirror lamp (if equipped) 2 906/921
Running board lamp (if equipped) 4 168
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer
1Harley Davidson package uses bulb number H1 12V
Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position and open
the hood.
2. At the back of the headlamp, pull
clips rearward and up (about
3⁄4
inch) to release the headlamp
assembly.
3. Slide headlamp assembly forward
and disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward.
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4. Remove bulb retainer ring by
turning it counterclockwise, then
slide the ring off the plastic base.
5. Carefully pull bulb assembly out
of headlamp assembly and replace.
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position and open the
hood.
2. Remove screw from the lamp
assembly and disengage lamp
assembly by pulling straight forward,
to disengage two hidden snap-in
retainers.
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Working with the engine on
•Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Block the wheels.
•Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N
(Neutral).
2. Block the wheels.
Note:Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not
remove it while the engine is running.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of
the hood.
3. Lift the hood until the lift
cylinders hold it open.
BRAKE
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WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the
level is low. In very cold weather, do
not fill the reservoir completely.
Only use a washer fluid that meets
Ford specification WSB-M8B16–A2.
Refer toLubricant specifications
in this chapter.
State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the
use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.
Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the
vehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.
If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 4.5°C (40°F),
use washer fluid with antifreeze 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 for the appropriate intervals
for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
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checking and adding ..............221
dipstick ....................................221
filter, specifications ........224, 255
recommendations ...................224
refill capacities ........................256
specifications ..................259, 262
Exhaust fumes ..........................140
F
Fail safe cooling ........................232
Floor mats ...................................72
Fluid capacities .........................256
Foglamps .....................................44
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......150
driving off road .......................153
electronic shift ........................152
indicator light .........................150
lever operated shift ................150
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................142
Fuel ............................................233
calculating fuel economy .......238
cap ...........................................235
capacity ...................................256
choosing the right fuel ...........236
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................241
detergent in fuel .....................237
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................233, 235, 238
filter, specifications ........238, 255
fuel pump shut-off switch .....175
improving fuel economy ........238
octane rating ...................236, 262
quality ......................................237
running out of fuel .................237
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................233
Fuses ..................................176–177G
Garage door opener ..............56, 67
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............235
Gas mileage (see
Fuel economy) ..........................238
Gauges .........................................16
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ..........................161
calculating ...............................163
definition .................................161
driving with a heavy load ......161
location ....................................161
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ..........................161
calculating .......................161, 163
definition .................................161
driving with a heavy load ......161
location ....................................161
H
Head restraints ...........................90
Headlamps ...................................44
aiming ........................................46
autolamp system .......................44
bulb specifications ....................48
daytime running lights .............45
flash to pass ..............................45
high beam .................................45
replacing bulbs .........................49
turning on and off ....................44
Heating
heating and air
conditioning system .....38–39, 41
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see
Garage door opener) ......67, 69–70
Hood ..........................................217
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