2003 FORD SUPER DUTY maintenance

DimensionBody style
Crew chassis
CabCrew cab-short
boxCrew cab —
long box
(2b) Track —
Rear1 729 mm
(68.1 in)
a,c/
1 803 mm
(74.0 in)
b,d
1 729 mm
(68.1 in)a,c/
1 880 mm
(74.0 in)
b,d
1 729 mm
(68.1 in)a,c/
1 880 mm
(74.0 in)
b,d
(3) Overall
width2 031 mm
(79.9 in)a,c/
2 304 mm
(90.7 in)
b/
2 329 mm
(91.7 in)
d
2 031 mm
(79.9 in)a,c
2 426 mm
(95.5 in)b,d
2 031 mm
(79.9 in)a,c
2 426 mm
(95.5 in)b,d
(4) Wheelbase 4 475 mm
(176.2 in )3 967 mm
(156.2 in )4 379 mm
(172.4 in)
(5) Overall
length6 632 mm
(261.1 in)6 243 mm
(245.8 in)6 654 mm
(262.0 in)
a4x2 Single rear wheel (SRW)b4x2 Dual rear wheel (DRW)c4x4 Single rear wheel (SRW)d4x4 Dual rear wheel (DRW)
F450
Dimension Body style
Regular
Cab
Chassis 4x2Regular
Cab
Chassis 4x4Super Cab
Chassis
4x2/4x4Crew Cab
Chassis
4x2/4x4
(1) Overall
height2 048 mm
(80.6 in)
a
2 044 mm
(80.5 in)b,c
2 038 mm
(80.2 in)d
2 051 mm
(80.7 in)a
2 044 mm
(80.5 in)b
2 033 mm
(80.0 in)c,d
2 045 mm
(80.5 in)2 053 mm
(80.8 in) -
4x2
2 056 mm
(80.9 in) -
4x4
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Dimension Body style
Regular
Cab
Chassis 4x2Regular
Cab
Chassis 4x4Super Cab
Chassis
4x2/4x4Crew Cab
Chassis
4x2/4x4
(2) Track
(Front /
Rear)1 736 mm
(68.4 in) /
1 880 mm
(74.0 in)1 736 mm
(68.4 in) /
1880 mm
(74.0 in)1 736 mm
(68.4 in) /
1 889 mm
(74.3 in)1 736 mm
(68.4 in) /
1 880 mm
(74.0 in)
(3) Overall
width2 377 mm
(93.6 in)2 377 mm
(93.6 in)2 386 mm
(93.9 in)2 377 mm
(93.6 in)
(4)
Wheelbase3 576 mm
(140.8 in)
4 186 mm
(164.8 in)
4 795 mm
(188.8 in)
5 100 mm
(200.8 in)3 576 mm
(140.8 in)
4 186 mm
(164.8 in)
4 795 mm
(188.8 in)
5 100 mm
(200.8 in)4 110 mm
(161.8 in)4 475 mm
(176.2 in)
5 085 (200.2
in)
(5) Overall
length5 733 mm
(225.7 in)
a
6 343 mm
(249.7 in)b
6 952 mm
(273.7 in)c
7 257 mm
(285.7 in)d
5 733 mm
(225.7 in)a
6 343 mm
(249.7 in)b
6 952 mm
(273.7 in)c
7 257 mm
(285.7 in)d
6 267 mm
(246.7 in)6 632 mm
(261.1 in)e
7 241 mm
(285.1 in)f
a
3 576 mm (140.8 in) wheel baseb4 186 mm (164.8 in) wheel basec4 795 mm (188.8) wheel based5 100 mm (200.8 in) wheel basee4 475 mm (176.2 in) wheel basef5 085 mm (200.2 in) wheel base
Maintenance and Specifications
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F550
Dimension Body style
Regular
Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x2Regular
Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x4Crew Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x2Crew Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x4
(1) Overall
height2 076 mm
(81.7 in)
a
2 068 mm
(81.4 in)b,c
2 059 mm
(81.1 in)d
2 075 mm
(81.7 in)a
2 063 mm
(81.2 in)b
2 059 mm
(81.1 in)c
2 049 mm
(80.7 in)d
2 067 mm
(81.4 in)2 066 mm
(81.3 in)
(2) Track
(Front /
Rear)1 736 mm
(68.4 in) /
1 880 mm
(74.0 in)1 736 mm
(68.4 in) /
1880 mm
(74.0 in)1 736 mm
(68.4 in) /
1 880 mm
(74.0 in)1 736 mm
(68.4 in) /
1 880 mm
(74.0 in)
(3) Overall
width2 377 mm
(93.6 in)2 377 mm
(93.6 in)2 377 mm
(93.6 in)2 377 mm
(93.6 in)
(4)
Wheelbase3 576 mm
(140.8 in)
4 186 mm
(164.8 in)
4 795 mm
(188.8 in)
5 100 mm
(200.8 in)3 576 mm
(140.8 in)
4 186 mm
(164.8 in)
4 795 mm
(188.8 in)
5 100 mm
(200.8 in)4 475 mm
(176.2 in)
5 085 (200.2
in)4 475 mm
(176.2 in)
5 085 (200.2
in)
Maintenance and Specifications
241

Dimension Body style
Regular
Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x2Regular
Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x4Crew Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x2Crew Cab
Chassis
Cab 4x4
(5) Overall
length5 733 mm
(225.7 in)
a
6 343 mm
(249.7 in)b
6 952 mm
(273.7 in)c
7 257 mm
(285.7 in)d
5 733 mm
(225.7 in)a
6 343 mm
(249.7 in)b
6 952 mm
(273.7 in)c
7 257 mm
(285.7 in)d
6 632 mm
(261.1 in)e
7 241 mm
(285.1 in)f
6 632 mm
(261.1 in)e
7 241 mm
(285.1 in)f
a
3 576 mm (140.8 in) wheel baseb4 186 mm (164.8 in) wheel basec4 795 mm (188.8) wheel based5 100 mm (200.8 in) wheel basee4 475 mm (176.2 in) wheel basef5 085 mm (200.2 in) wheel base
3
2
1
Maintenance and Specifications
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label
The National HighwayTraffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Certification label be affixed
to a vehicle and prescribe where the
Certification label maybe located.
The Certification label is located on
the front door latch pillar on the
driver’s side.
5
4
Maintenance and Specifications
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Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, bodytype
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assemblyplant
8. Production sequence number
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and
transfer case (if equipped).
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Maintenance and Specifications
244

A
Accessorydelay ..........................47
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................79
and child safetyseats ..............80
description ................................79
disposal ......................................83
driver air bag ............................81
indicator light ...........................82
operation ...................................81
passenger air bag .....................81
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................83
Air cleaner filter .......220–221, 228
Ambulance packages ....................6
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................199
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................103–104
Audio system
(see Radio) ................17–18, 21, 25
Automatic transmission ............106
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................107
fluid, adding ............................216
fluid, checking ........................216
fluid, refill capacities ..............228
fluid, specification ..................235
Auxiliarypower point .................46
Axle
lubricant specifications ..232, 235
refill capacities ........................228
traction lok ..............................105
B
Battery.......................................197
acid, treating emergencies .....197jumping a disabled battery....168
maintenance-free ....................197
replacement, specifications ...228
servicing ..................................197
BeltMinder ...................................74
Brakes ........................................102
anti-lock ...........................102–104
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................103
fluid, checking and adding ....215
fluid, refill capacities ..............228
fluid, specifications .........232, 235
lubricant specifications ..232, 235
parking ....................................104
shift interlock ..........................106
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................38
C
Calculating load ........................127
Capacities for refilling fluids ....228
Cassette tape player ...................25
CD changer .................................28
CD-single premium .........17–18, 21
Certification Label ....................243
Child safetyrestraints ................88
child safetybelts ......................88
Child safetyseats ........................90
attaching with tether straps ....94
in front seat ..............................92
in rear seat ................................92
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............185
instrument panel ....................187
interior .....................................187
interior trim ............................187
plastic parts ............................186
Index
249

refill capacities ........................228
specifications ..................232, 235
Exhaust fumes ..........................102
F
Fail safe cooling ........................204
Fluid capacities .........................228
Foglamps .....................................36
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......113
driving off road .......................116
electronic shift ................115–116
indicator light .........................113
lever operated shift ................114
manual locking hubs ..............113
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................105
Fuel ............................................205
calculating fuel economy.......210
cap ...........................................207
capacity...................................228
choosing the right fuel ...........208
comparisons with EPA fuel
economyestimates .................213
detergent in fuel .....................209
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................205, 207, 210
filter, specifications ........209, 228
fuel pump shut-off switch .....153
improving fuel economy........210
octane rating ...................208, 235
quality......................................208
running out of fuel .................209
safetyinformation relating to
automotive fuels .....................205
Fuses ..................................154–155
G
Garage door opener ....................46Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............207
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................210
Gauges .........................................13
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................125
calculating ...............................127
definition .................................125
driving with a heavyload ......125
location ....................................125
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................125
calculating .......................125, 127
definition .................................125
driving with a heavyload ......125
location ....................................125
H
Headlamps ...................................35
aiming ........................................37
autolamp system .......................35
daytime running lights .............36
flash to pass ..............................37
high beam .................................36
replacing bulbs .........................39
turning on and off ....................35
Heating
heating and air
conditioning system ...........32–33
Hood ..........................................192
I
Ignition .................................98, 235
Infant seats (see Safetyseats) ..90
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................214
Index
251