key FORD F150 2003 10.G SVT Supplement Manual

INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Ford Special Vehicle Team family and thank you for
purchasing the Ford SVT F–150 Lightning. We trust that our tremendous
dedication to the automotive enthusiast’s total ownership experience will
provide you with many miles of exhilarating, safe, and comfortable
driving in your new SVT F–150 Lightning.
SVT strives for balance between powertrain and chassis, cornering
prowess and long-distance comfort, always working to build vehicles in
which no one system overwhelms or overshadows any other. In the SVT
F–150 Lightning, that philosophy is carried forward through a
sophisticated powertrain as well as significant interior, exterior,
suspension, and braking system components.
This supplement complements your F–150 Owner’s Guide and provides
information specific to SVT and the SVT F–150 Lightning. By referring to
the pages listed in this supplement, you can identify those features,
recommendations, and specifications unique to your new SVT F–150
Lightning.
If you have any questions, please call us at the Ford Special Vehicle
Team hotline from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST at 1–800–FORD-SVT
(1–800–367–3788).
SVT HISTORY
The Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) was established in 1991. SVT was
commissioned to create factory-produced driver’s cars and trucks;
vehicles that possess a balance between engine and chassis, roadholding
and a supple ride, refinement and performance capability. These qualities
are the core of the SVT product development philosophy.
To support SVT, Ford Motor Company created a dedicated product
development group, Ford Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE). In October
2001, Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE) was renamed Special Vehicle
Team/Engineering (SVT/Engineering).The nucleus of Ford SVT is a
small, cross-functional group of engineers, product planners, and
marketing people who meet on a weekly basis to ensure SVT vehicles
and their mission remain focused. SVT draws heavily on the talents and
knowledge of other driving enthusiasts at Ford who work in the key
disciplines of design, product development, manufacturing, and
marketing. The heart of the SVT philosophy is a deep commitment to
skillful and enthusiastic driving. The ultimate goal of everyone at SVT is
to create vehicles that speak to the needs and desires of the
knowledgeable driving enthusiast.
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Every SVT vehicle produced has been designed and developed with four
key virtues in mind: Performance, Substance, Exclusivity, and Value.
These hallmarks have driven the SVT Mustang Cobra since 1993, the
original SVT Lightning from 1993 to 1995, the SVT Contour introduced
in early 1997 as a 1998 model, and the 1999–2003 SVT F-150 Lightning.
SVT OWNERSHIP BENEFITS
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SVT Authorized Dealer:A group of approximately 600 specially
trained and certified SVT dealers who are dedicated to a culture within
their dealership that is friendly to the knowledgeable driving enthusiast.
•SVT Premium Service:Owners and lessees of 2003 model year SVT
vehicles will be provided with a complimentary loaner vehicle when
their 2003 SVT vehicle is in for service (includes warranty work and
routine maintenance, other than oil changes). The dealership will also
wash and vacuum the customer’s vehicle, unless requested otherwise.
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SVT Owner’s Association One Year Membership:The SVT Owner’s
Association is a club designed to enhance the experience of owning an
SVT vehicle through events and learning activities, as well as the
camaraderie of spending time with other SVT enthusiasts. Your new
vehicle purchase or lease entitles you to afreeone year membership.
•Team Ford Racing One Year Membership:Team Ford Racing
provides inside access to news about Ford racing teams and drivers,
exclusive race-day hospitality programs, access to test sessions and
other benefits.
•Certificate of Authenticity:In recognition of your vehicle’s
exclusivity, the certificate documents your vehicle’s date of
production, vehicle identification number, final assembly plant and
production sequence number. Certificates are printed 60 to 90 days
after production is complete, and will be mailed to you automatically.
•SVT Info Center:Have a question or want information about your
SVT vehicle, or any of our new products? Please call the SVT Info
Center at 1–800–FORD-SVT. We’ll handle your request or get you in
touch with someone who can.
•SVT Website:The official SVT site,www.svt.ford.com, will provide
you with frequently updated information on products, events and
many other areas of interest for SVT owners.
•Official SVT Merchandise:Let the world know you are an SVT fan,
and look sharp at the same time. We have completely updated the
SVT apparel lineup for 2003, with higher quality, brand name
merchandise. Visit www.fordcollection.com.
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•Unique electro-luminescent instrument cluster with SVT signature
white-faced gauges, including vacuum/boost gauge
•Unique 60/40 leather/cloth seats
•Standard 6–way power driver’s seat
•Accentuated seat back and cushion lateral bolstering
•4-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel
•Leather-wrapped door trim inserts
•Premium In-Dash Six CD Sound System
•Dark tinted sliding rear window
•Sun visors with illuminated mirrors
•Key pad entry
•Satin chrome interior door release handles
•Premium carpet and floor mats
SVT F-150 Lightning specific features
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