FORD F350 2003 Service Manual

Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parklamp operation.
Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the
interior lamps.
Move the control to the full down
position, past detent, to prevent the interior lights from illuminating
when the doors are opened.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by a qualified service technician.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
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COURTESY/READING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
The dome lamp lights when the
control is in the DOOR (left)
position, any door is open, the
instrument panel switch is pushed
past the detent and when any of the
remote entry controls are pressed
while the ignition is off.
The reading lamps can be turned on
by pressing the rocker controls next
to each lamp.
MAP LAMPS
With trip computer
Without trip computer
To turn on the map lamps, press the control next to each lamp.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized“D.O.T.”for North America and an
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“E”for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Number of
bulbsTrade number
Headlamps (aerodynamic) 2 9007
Headlamps (sealed beam) 2 H6054
Park/turn 2 3157
Sidemarker 2 194
Tail/stop/turn/sidemarker 2 3157 K
Backup 2 3156K
High-mount stoplamp 1 921
Foglamp 2 899
License plate lamp 2 168
Cargo lamp 2 906
Roofmarker 5 194
Rear fender clearance* 4
(a)
Interior visor lamp (if equipped) 4 194
Rear identification 3 194
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer
(a)Replace entire lamp assembly; bulb is not serviceable.
* Dual rear wheels or if equipped.
Replacing headlamp bulbs (aerodynamic)
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position open the
hood.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling rearward.
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3. Remove bulb retainer ring by
turning it counterclockwise, then
slide the ring off the plastic base
4. Pull bulb out of headlamp
assembly.
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing headlamp bulbs (sealed beam)
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position and open the hood.
2. Remove the two screws and
parking lamp/side marker assembly
by pulling gently
3. Disconnect the electrical
connectors from the parking
lamp/side marker assembly and
remove.
4. Remove the four bolts and
headlamp bezel.
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5. Remove the four screws and the
headlamp retaining ring from
headlamp.
6. Disconnect the electrical
connector and remove headlamp.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing front parking/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position and open the hood.
2. Remove the two screws and
carefully disengage parking
lamp/turn signal assembly from the
vehicle.
3. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
4. Carefully pull bulb straight out of
the socket and push in the new
bulb.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs — F250/F350 only
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then open
the tailgate to expose the lamp
assemblies.
2. Remove the two bolts from the
tail lamp assembly and carefully pull
the lamp assembly from the tailgate
pillar by releasing the two retaining
tabs.
3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp
assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing brake/tail/backup lamp bulbs — F450/F550 only
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the four screws and the
lamp lens from lamp assembly.
3. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket and push in the
new bulb.
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Replacing cargo lamp and high-mount brakelamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the two screws and lamp
assembly from vehicle as wiring
permits.
3. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Replacing roof marker bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the screw and lens from
the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket.
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
foglamp by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the foglamp bulb.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
The license plate bulbs are located
behind the rear bumper. To change
the license plate lamp bulbs:
1. Reach behind the rear bumper to
locate the bulb.
2. Twist the bulb socket
counterclockwise and carefully pull
to remove it from the lamp
assembly.
3. Pull out the old bulb from the
socket and push in the new bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.
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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield wiper:Rotate the end
of the control away from you to
increase the speed of the wipers;
rotate towards you to decrease the
speed of the wipers.
Windshield washer:Push the end
of the stalk:
•briefly: causes a single swipe of
the wipers without washer fluid.
•a quick push and hold: the wipers
will swipe three times with
washer fluid.
•a long push and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for
up to ten seconds.
Changing the wiper blades
1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle
from the wiper arm. Push the lock
pin manually to release the blade
and pull the wiper blade down
toward the windshield to remove it
from the arm.
2. Attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm and press it into place
until a click is heard.
3. Replace wiper blades every 6 months for optimum performance.
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TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull and hold the steering wheel
release control toward you.
2. Move the steering wheel up or
down until you find the desired
location.
3. Release the steering wheel
release control. This will lock the
steering wheel in position.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
TRANSMISSION CONTROL
Tow/Haul feature
(5–speed automatic
transmission) (if equipped)
To activate, press the transmission
control switch (TCS) located on the gearshift. The ON indicator light will
illuminate on the gearshift. The transmission will operate in all gears.
Press the transmission control switch again to deactivate Tow Haul
mode. When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transmission will
automatically return to normal mode with Tow Haul feature deactivated.
Overdrive cancel
(4–speed automatic
transmission) (if equipped)
To deactivate overdrive, press the
transmission control switch (TCS) located on the gearshift. The OFF
indicator light will illuminate on the gearshift. The transmission will
operate in all gears except overdrive. Press the transmission control
switch again to return to normal overdrive mode. When you shut off and
re-start your vehicle, the transmission will automatically return to normal
(Overdrive) mode.
For additional information about the gearshift and the transmission
control switch operation refer to theDrivingchapter.
OVERDRIVEOFF
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