2003 FORD F350 automatic transmission

4. Move the 4WD control to the 4x4
LOW position.
5. Hold the shift conditions until the
LOW RANGE indicator light
illuminates.
6. If the LOW RANGE indicator light
does notilluminate within 15
seconds, drive the vehicle above 8
km/h (5 mph), then repeat steps 1
through 5 before reporting any shift
concerns to your dealer.
Shifting from 4x4 LOW (4WD Low) to 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) or 2WD
(2WD High)
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Depress the brake.
3. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral) (automatic transmission) or depress
the clutch (manual transmission).
4. Move the 4WD control to the 4x4
HIGH (4WD High) or 2WD (2WD
High) position.
5. Hold the shift conditions until the
LOW RANGE indicator light shuts
off.
6. If the LOW RANGE indicator light
does notshut off within 15
seconds, drive the vehicle above 8
km/h (5 mph), then repeat steps 1
through 5 before reporting any shift concerns to your dealer.
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
4WD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and
rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat
different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road.
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles. Your
vehicle may be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain without
getting hung up or damaging underbody components.
The differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle
differently than an ordinary passenger car.
2WD4X4
LOW4X4
HIGH
2WD4X4
LOW4X4
HIGH
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not more. Additionally, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or
brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are
called for. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could
result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover
and/or personal injury. Use all available road surface to return the
vehicle to a safe direction of travel.
•In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not
attempt any sharp steering wheel movements.
Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and
four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a
lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles arenot
designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more
than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt
maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in
an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.
•If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another (i.e., from
concrete to gravel) there will be a change in the way the vehicle
responds to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking). Again,
avoid these abrupt inputs.
Parking
On some 4WD vehicles, when the transfer case is in the N (Neutral)
position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of
the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic
transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in gear. Do not
leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral)
position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition
when leaving the vehicle.
4WD Systems
4WD (when you select a 4WD mode), uses all four wheels to power the
vehicle. This increases traction, enabling you to drive over terrain and
road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot.
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F-250 Regular Cab Pickup
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
4x2 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3537 (7800)
5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 4217 (9300)
6.8L 3.73 7711 (17000) 5079 (11200)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 6439 (14200)
4x4 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3357 (7400)
5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 4037 (8900)
6.8L 3.73 7484 (16500) 4625 (10200)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 6213 (13700)
4x4 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3356 (7400)
5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 4036 (8900)
6.8L 3.73 7711 (17000) 4897 (10800)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 6258 (13800)
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F-250 SuperCab Pickup
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
4x2 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3356 (7400)
5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 4036 (8900)
6.8L 3.73 7484 (16500) 4672 (10300)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 6260 (13800)
4x2 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3402 (7500)
5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 4082 (9000)
6.8L 3.73 7711 (17000) 4944 (10900)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 6260 (13800)
4x4 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3221 (7100)
5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 3901 (8600)
6.8L 3.73 7484 (16500) 4491 (9900)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 6078 (13400)
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F-250 SuperCab Pickup
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
4x4 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3221 (7100)
5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 3901 (8600)
6.8L 3.73 7711 (17000) 4763 (10500)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 6078 (13400)
F-250 Crew Cab Pickup
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
4x2 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3266 (7200)
5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 3945 (8700)
6.8L 3.73 7484 (16500) 4581 (10100)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 6169 (13600)
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F-250 Crew Cab Pickup
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
4x2 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3266 (7200)
5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 3945 (8700)
6.8L 3.73 7711 (17000) 4807 (10600)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 6169 (13600)
4x4 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3083 (6800)
5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 3764 (8300)
6.8L 3.73 7484 (16500) 4400 (9700)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 5987 (13200)
4x4 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3130 (6900)
5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 3810 (8400)
6.8L 3.73 7711 (17000) 4625 (10200)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 5957 (13200)
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F-350 Regular Cab Single Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
4x2 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3538 (7800)
5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 4218 (9300)
6.8L 3.73 7484 (16500) 4807 (10600)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 6394 (14100)
4x2 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3537 (7800)
5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 4218 (9300)
6.8L 3.73 7711 (17000) 5080 (11200)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 6441 (14200)
4x4 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3357 (7400)
5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 4037 (8900)
6.8L 3.73 7484 (16500) 4625 (10200)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 6213 (13700)
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F-350 Regular Cab Single Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
4x4 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3356 (7400)
5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 4036 (8900)
6.8L 3.73 7711 (17000) 4899 (10800)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 5670 (12500)
6.8L (with
fifth wheel)4.30 9072 (20000) 6260 (13800)
F-350 Regular Cab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine Rear axle
ratioMaximum GCWR -
kg (lbs.)Maximum
trailer weight -
kg (lbs.)
4x2 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3401 (7500)
5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 4081 (9000)
6.8L 3.73 7484 (16500) 4672 (10300)
6.8L 4.30 9072 (20000) 6260 (13800)
4x2 with automatic transmission
5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3447 (7600)
5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 4081 (9000)
6.8L 3.73 7711 (17000) 4944 (10900)
6.8L 4.30 9072 (20000) 6305 (13900)
4x4 with manual transmission
5.4L 3.73 6123 (13500) 3221 (7100)
5.4L 4.10 6804 (15000) 3901 (8600)
6.8L 3.73 7484 (16500) 4491 (9900)
6.8L 4.30 9072 (20000) 6078 (13400)
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