2003 FORD F350 check transmission fluid

ItemFord part
name or
equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Manual
transmission
(6-speed)Motorcraft
MERCON
AT F
2
XT-2-QDX MERCON

Automatic
transmission
4R100
(4–speed)Motorcraft
MERCON
AT F
2
XT-2-QDX MERCON

Automatic
transmission
TorqShift
(5–speed)Motorcraft
MERCON
SP
AT F
2
XT-6–QSP WSS-M2C919–D
MERCON
SP
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Add 236 ml (8 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok axles. Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant
that does not require changing unless the axle has been submerged in
water. Dana rear axles also contain a synthetic lubricant butdorequire a
change. Refer to your “Service Guide” for change intervals on Dana rear
axles.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the end of the dipstick. 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.
Maintenance and Specifications
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A
Accessory delay ..........................54
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................90
and child safety seats ..............92
description ................................90
disposal ......................................94
driver air bag ............................92
indicator light ...........................93
operation ...................................92
passenger air bag .....................92
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................95
Air cleaner filter .......246–247, 254
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................224
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................115
Audio system
(see Radio) ................20, 22, 25, 29
Automatic transmission ............118
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................119, 121
fluid, adding ............................242
fluid, checking ........................242
fluid, refill capacities ..............254
fluid, specification ..................261
Auxiliary power point .................53
Axle
lubricant specifications ..258, 261
refill capacities ........................254
traction lok ..............................117
B
Battery .......................................222
acid, treating emergencies .....222jumping a disabled battery ....193
maintenance-free ....................222
replacement, specifications ...254
servicing ..................................222
BeltMinder ...................................85
Brakes ........................................114
anti-lock ...................................115
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................115
fluid, checking and adding ....241
fluid, refill capacities ..............254
fluid, specifications .........258, 261
lubricant specifications ..258, 261
parking ....................................116
shift interlock ..........................118
Bulbs ............................................42
C
Calculating load ........................145
Capacities for refilling fluids ....254
Cassette tape player ...................29
CD changer .................................32
CD-single premium .........20, 22, 25
Cell phone use ............................60
Certification Label ....................269
Child safety restraints ................99
child safety belts ......................99
Child safety seats ......................102
attaching with tether straps ..106
in front seat ............................104
in rear seat ..............................104
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............210
instrument panel ....................212
interior .....................................212
interior trim ............................212
plastic parts ............................211
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washing ....................................209
waxing .....................................209
wheels ......................................210
wiper blades ............................211
Clutch
fluid
..........................................241
operation while driving
..........124
recommended shift speeds
....125
Compass, electronic
....................62
calibration
.................................63
set zone adjustment
.................63
Console
........................................60
overhead
....................................51
Coolant
checking and adding
..............224
refill capacities
................228, 254
specifications
..................258, 261
Cruise control
(see Speed control)
....................57
Customer Assistance
................175
Ford accessories for your
vehicle
.....................................214
Ford Extended Service
Plan
..........................................202
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada
..............206
Getting roadside assistance
...175
Getting the service you
need
.........................................200
Ordering additional owner’s
literature
.................................207
The Dispute Settlement
Board
.......................................202
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program
...................................205D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................40
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................242
engine oil .................................219
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........258
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................246
Driving under special
conditions ..................123, 136, 139
sand .........................................138
snow and ice ...........................140
through water .................138, 143
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................193
Emission control system ..........238
Engine ........................................261
cleaning ...................................210
coolant .....................................224
diesel ...........................................8
fail-safe coolant ......................229
idle speed control ...................222
lubrication specifications ......258,
261
refill capacities ........................254
service points ..........................218
starting after a collision .........176
Engine block heater .................114
Engine oil ..................................219
checking and adding ..............219
dipstick ....................................219
filter, specifications ........221, 254
recommendations ...................221
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Traction-lok rear axle ...............117
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................246
Transmission
automatic operation .........50, 118
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................242
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................245
fluid, refill capacities ..............254
lubricant specifications ..258, 261
manual operation ....................124
Turn signal ..................................41
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................261Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................270
Vehicle loading ..........................144
Ventilating your vehicle ...........114
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................219
Water, Driving through .............143
Windows
power .........................................53
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................49
checking and adding fluid .....219
replacing wiper blades .............49
Wrecker towing .........................198
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