2003 FORD F150 service

Every SVT vehicle produced has been designed and developed with four
key virtues in mind: Performance, Substance, Exclusivity, and Value.
These hallmarks have driven the SVT Mustang Cobra since 1993, the
original SVT Lightning from 1993 to 1995, the SVT Contour introduced
in early 1997 as a 1998 model, and the 1999–2003 SVT F-150 Lightning.
SVT OWNERSHIP BENEFITS
•
SVT Authorized Dealer:A group of approximately 600 specially
trained and certified SVT dealers who are dedicated to a culture within
their dealership that is friendly to the knowledgeable driving enthusiast.
•SVT Premium Service:Owners and lessees of 2003 model year SVT
vehicles will be provided with a complimentary loaner vehicle when
their 2003 SVT vehicle is in for service (includes warranty work and
routine maintenance, other than oil changes). The dealership will also
wash and vacuum the customer’s vehicle, unless requested otherwise.
•
SVT Owner’s Association One Year Membership:The SVT Owner’s
Association is a club designed to enhance the experience of owning an
SVT vehicle through events and learning activities, as well as the
camaraderie of spending time with other SVT enthusiasts. Your new
vehicle purchase or lease entitles you to afreeone year membership.
•Team Ford Racing One Year Membership:Team Ford Racing
provides inside access to news about Ford racing teams and drivers,
exclusive race-day hospitality programs, access to test sessions and
other benefits.
•Certificate of Authenticity:In recognition of your vehicle’s
exclusivity, the certificate documents your vehicle’s date of
production, vehicle identification number, final assembly plant and
production sequence number. Certificates are printed 60 to 90 days
after production is complete, and will be mailed to you automatically.
•SVT Info Center:Have a question or want information about your
SVT vehicle, or any of our new products? Please call the SVT Info
Center at 1–800–FORD-SVT. We’ll handle your request or get you in
touch with someone who can.
•SVT Website:The official SVT site,www.svt.ford.com, will provide
you with frequently updated information on products, events and
many other areas of interest for SVT owners.
•Official SVT Merchandise:Let the world know you are an SVT fan,
and look sharp at the same time. We have completely updated the
SVT apparel lineup for 2003, with higher quality, brand name
merchandise. Visit www.fordcollection.com.
Introduction
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Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Transmission fluid3Motorcraft MERCON

AT F16.1L (17.0 quarts)4
Windshield washer
fluidMotorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
Concentrate4.0L (4.25 quarts)
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
2Fill 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of fill hole.
Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok axles.
Your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and is
considered lubricated for life. These lubricants do not need to be
checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the
axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should
be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water.
3Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCON
and MERCON
V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON
type
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCON
V type fluid.
MERCON
and MERCON
V type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCON
and MERCON
V. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON
and MERCON
V) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON
may
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
4Approximate dry fill capacity including transmission fluid cooling
system, actual refill capacities will vary based on vehicle application and
transmission fluid cooling system (i.e. coolers size, cooling lines. auxiliary
cooler capacities). The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level
should be set by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.
Maintenance
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OCTANE RECOMMENDATIONS
Your vehicle is designed to use
“Premium”unleaded gasoline with
an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 91 or
higher for optimum performance.
The use of gasolines with lower
octane ratings may degrade performance. We do not recommend the use
of gasolines labeled as“Premium”in high altitude areas that are sold
with octane ratings of less than 91.
If your engine knocks under any driving conditions while you are using
fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your dealer or a qualified
service technician to prevent any engine damage.
WHEELS AND TIRES
Tires295/45 ZR 18 BSW tires
WheelsSVT-Signature style, 18 in x 9.5 in
aluminum 5-spoke wheels
TIRE ROTATION
Because your vehicle’s tires perform
different jobs, they often wear
differently. To make sure your tires
wear evenly and last longer, rotate
them as indicated in the scheduled
maintenance guide. If you notice
that the tires wear unevenly, have
them checked.
SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL
Your vehicle is equipped a 235/70R-16 spare tire on a steel wheel rim.
This is for temporary use only. Replace this spare tire with a repaired
road tire as soon as possible.
91(R+M)/2 METHOD
Maintenance
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A WORD ABOUT WARRANTY COVERAGE
The F–150 Lightning carries the same warranty coverage as other Ford
F-150 models. This information is covered in its entirety in the Ford
Motor Company Warranty Guide.
The F–150 Lightning or any SVT can be serviced under warranty at any
Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealer nationwide.
SVT does not recommend modifying or racing our vehicles, as they are
designed and built to be driven as delivered from the factory. The Ford
Motor Company Warranty Guide discusses the installation of aftermarket
parts and their effect on warranty coverage as follows:
Repairs are not reimbursable under warranty when:
•“The repairs are required because of abuse, misuse, racing, fire,
negligence, accident, modification or a natural disaster.”
•“The repairs are required due to installation of a non-Ford part.”
A word about warranty coverage
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