2003 FORD F350 automatic transmission

MERCON
, MERCON
V and MERCON
SP are not
interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON
, MERCON
V and
MERCON
SP. Use of dual usage fluids in an automatic
transmission application requiring MERCON
SP may cause
transmission damage. Use of a transmission fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
ENGINE DATA
Engine* 5.4L V8 engine 6.8L V10 engine
Cubic inches 330 415
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Spark plug gap1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056 inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056 inch)
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1
*Refer to the6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
Owner’s Guide Supplementfor Motorcraft diesel engine service part
numbers.
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
F250–Regular and Super Cab
Dimension Body style
Regular
Cab 4x2Regular
Cab 4x4Super Cab
4x2Super Cab
4x4
(1) Overall
height1935 mm
(76.2 in)2 005 mm
(78.9 in)1 943 mm
(76.5 in)
b2 008 mm
(79.0 in)b
(2) Track
(Front /
Rear)1 736 mm
(68.3 in) /
1 729 mm
(68 in)1 736 mm
(68.3 in) /
1 729.3 mm
(68 in)1 736 mm
(68.3 in) /
1 729.3 mm
(68 in)1 736 mm
(68.3 in) /
1 729.3 mm
(68 in)
(3) Overall
width2 031 mm
(79.9 in)2 031 mm
(79.9 in)2 031 mm
(79.9 in)2 031 mm
(79.9 in)
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
Index
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