2003 FORD F750 brake

Maintenance Operation Frequency - Observation
Check the transmission and
engine mountings (*b)Hard shifting or excessive vibration
Check and adjust transmission
controls (*b)High effort to shift or noisy
transmission
Check fuel pump pressure Insufficient full-throttle power or
backfiring
Clean radiator cap seal. Clean
and inspect the cap surface on
the radiatorWhen the cap does not hold pressure
Check the battery terminals for
corrosionWhenever electrical power supply has
diminished
Tighten the wheel mounting
nuts to the specified torque.
Refer toServicing your
wheels and tiresRequired initially at 804 and 1 609 km
(500 and 1 000 miles). Perform again
at 804 and 1 609 km (500 and 1 000
mile) intervals after each tire
removal/replacement.
*a During maintenance and repair, protect the fuel tube and the hose
assemblies, the power steering lines, and the brake lines from the
external heat, the acids and the abrasion that could damage the lines.
*b Check for (free) linkage action and ensure that (return) spring
force is adequate to maintain pedal free play.
*c Adjust, repair or replace as required with the same or equivalent
parts.
General Maintenance Information
238

A
Air cleaner filter .......................206
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................57
Audio system
(see Radio) ................20, 25, 32, 40
Automatic transmission ............132
Auxiliary power point .................73
B
Battery .......................................184
jumping a disabled battery ....165
voltage gauge ............................17
BeltMinder ...................................96
Brakes ................................113, 119
anti-lock ...................114–115, 121
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...11–12, 115
brake warning light ............11–12
fluid, checking and adding ....203
parking ....................116, 118, 122
pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ............73
trailer .......................................124
C
CD-6 disc .....................................40
CD-single premium .....................32
Child safety restraints ..............101
child safety belts ....................101
Child safety seats ......................104
attaching with tether straps ..108
in front seat ............................106
in rear seat ..............................106
tether anchorage hardware ...108Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............175
exterior ....................................177
instrument panel ....................176
interior .....................................176
plastic parts ............................176
washing ....................................174
waxing .....................................174
wheels ......................................175
woodtone trim ........................176
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......56–57
Clock ..........................23, 29, 36, 44
Clutch ........................................202
fluid ..........................................202
Compass, electronic ....................70
calibration .................................72
set zone adjustment .................71
Console
overhead ....................................70
Controls
power seat .................................89
Coolant ......................................186
refill capacities ........................190
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................76
Customer Assistance ................150
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............171
Getting roadside assistance ...150
Getting the service
you need .................................166
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................172
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................168
Index
243

Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................176
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................62
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......165
K
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............15
removing from the ignition ....145
L
Lamps ..........................................72
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................64
cargo lamps ...............................62
daytime running light ...............61
fog lamps ...................................62
headlamps .................................61
headlamps, flash to pass ..........61
instrument panel, dimming .....62
interior lamps ...........................63
replacing bulbs ...................63–67
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................63
Lights, warning and
indicator ..................................9, 14
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) ..........................11–12, 115
brake ....................................11–12
charging system ........................13
check coolant ......................12–13
high beam .................................14
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ....................9
turn signal indicator .................14
Lubricant specifications ...........218M
Maintenance and Care ..............229
Manual transmission .................141
Mirrors .........................................75
heated ........................................73
side view mirrors (power) .......75
O
Odometer .....................................18
P
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ..................83
Parking brake ............116, 118, 122
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................155
Power door locks ........................82
Power mirrors .............................75
Power point .................................73
Power steering ..................130–131
fluid, checking and adding ....201
Power Windows ...........................74
R
Radio ..........................20, 25, 32, 40
Radio reception .....................54–55
Refill capacities for fluids ........215
Relays ................................151, 159
Remote entry system ...........82–83
illuminated entry ......................85
locking/unlocking doors .....82–83
panic alarm ...............................83
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................84
Index
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