2003 Ford Excursion Owner's Manual
2003 Ford Excursion Manual
2003 Ford Excursion manual content summary:
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AM/FM stereo cassette with CD AM/FM stereo with CD Rear seat entertainment system 19 19 27 41 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control 57 57 60 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement Interior lamps 71 71 73 75 76 Driver - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 2
Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 117 117 128 140 144 Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 152 152 156 160 177 180 184 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 3
213 217 Maintenance and Specifications Hood Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Air filter(s) Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications Engine data Vehicle dimensions 219 220 221 222 225 233 248 254 254 257 259 260 Accessories Index 263 266 All rights reserved - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 4
Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle. Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 5
read and observed. Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind. Protecting the environment We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 6
Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner's Guide. Special instructions - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 7
rate than other types of vehicles. Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner's Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Snowplowing The Excursion - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 8
's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Child Seat Child Seat Tether Anchorage Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 9
Battery Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 10
make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately. Service engine soon Illuminates briefly to ensure the system is functional. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine's emission control systems may be - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 11
Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge, Engine oil pressure gauge or Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information. Brake system warning To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 12
to reaching the START position). If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the ABS serviced immediately. If the ABS light remains on, it means the anti-lock brake system has malfunctioned and is disabled, however, the normal brake system will still function unless - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Instrument Cluster Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at, or near, empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information). Speed control Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) Illuminates when the overdrive - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 14
Cluster Door ajar Illuminates when any door is open (or not fully closed). SecuriLock anti-theft system Illuminates when the anti-theft alarm system is armed. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced. Refer to SecuriLock passive anti-theft system - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 15
chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver's door is opened. Parking brake ON warning chime Sounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 5 Km (3 mph). GAUGES Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 16
as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level. Add oil if needed (refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and specifications chapter). (i.e. towing or off road use). Refer to Special Operating Conditions in the scheduled maintenance guide for instructions. Operating - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 17
how much fuel is in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel. The FUEL DOOR icon and - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 18
journeys. Press and release the reset button (this represents the trip mode). Press and hold the button for three seconds to reset. Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 19
Your vehicle is equipped with a delayed accessory feature. This feature enables the audio playing media to continue playing up to 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off, or until a door is opened. Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. Audio power can - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 20
increase the bass output. to decrease the bass output BASS TREB Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system's treble output. Press the TREB control then press: • and • to increase the treble output. to decrease the treble output BASS TREB Speaker - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 21
Entertainment Systems Seek function The seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode. Seek function in radio mode to find the next • Press listenable station down the frequency band. • Press to find the next listenable station up - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 22
Systems AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works in radio, tape and CD modes. AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations. AM/FM select in tape mode Press this control - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 23
Entertainment Systems Starting autoset memory preset 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select controls. 2. Press the control. 3. When the first six strong stations AUTO are filled, the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing. CLK If there are less than six strong stations - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 24
mode, the media information will always be displayed. Tune adjust The tune control works in radio mode. Tune adjust in radio mode to move to the next . Tape/CD select • To begin tape play (with a tape loaded into the audio system) TAPE CD while in the radio or CD mode, press the TAPE control. Press - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 25
the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ball point pens may damage CDs. Please contact your dealer for further information. Rewind The rewind control works in - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 26
Entertainment Systems Tape direction select Press to play the alternate side of the tape. SIDE 1-2 3 Eject function Press the EJ control to stop and eject a tape. Press the EJ control to stop and eject a CD. EJ EJ Dolby noise reduction Dolby noise reduction operates in tape mode. Dolby noise - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 27
Press the MUTE control again to return to the playing media. EJ MUTE PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO IN DASH SIX CD RADIO SHUF SCAN DISC TUNE SEEK REW FF COMP MUTE LOAD EJ BASS SEL TREB PUSH ON BAL FADE AM FM CD 1 2 3 4 5 6 MENU Your vehicle is equipped with a delayed accessory feature. This - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 28
or shut off the volume compensation. The selected level will appear in the display. Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system's bass output. Press the BASS control. Use the SEL control to increase or decrease the amount of bass. BASS + TREB SEL 28 - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 29
treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system's treble output. Press the TREB control. Use the SEL control to the FADE control. Use the SEL control to adjust the sound between the front and rear speakers. Seek function The seek function works in radio or CD mode. Seek - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 30
, wrapping back to the first track at the end of the CD.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control again. AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works in radio and CD modes. AM FM CD AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 31
in memory preset control 1 will start playing. If there are fewer than six strong stations available on the frequency band, the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong station available. To deactivate autoset and return to your audio system's manually set memory stations - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 32
engaged to enable clock mode). Use the SEL control to manually set the time. to increase • Press hours/minutes. to decrease • Press hours/minutes. Press the MENU control again to disengage the clock mode. Tune/disc adjust The tune control works in radio or CD mode. Tune adjust in radio mode to move - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 33
digital display. These signify the six CD slots in the audio system. When a disc is loaded into a particular slot (1-6), the number inside that specific circle lights. If the circle is empty, there is no CD in that particular slot. Rewind The rewind control works in CD REW FF modes. Press and hold - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 34
Press and hold the LOAD control until AUTOLOAD # is displayed. The CD door will open. Load the desired discs, one at a time. The CD is loaded into position and the audio system will display CD#. Each time the CD door opens, INSERT CD# is displayed. The door will close and the player will move to the - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 35
is ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player, the player will automatically reload the CD. This feature may be used when the ignition is ON or OFF. Shuffle feature Press the SHUF control until the desired shuffle mode is displayed. The audio system will then engage the desired shuffle - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 36
Menu mode The MENU control allows you to access many different features within your audio system. There are three Radio data system feature. • RDS ON- Refer to Radio data system feature. • SELECT HOURS - Refer to Setting the clock. • SELECT MINUTES -Refer to Setting the clock. When in CD mode, you - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 37
Entertainment Systems Traffic announcements This feature allows you to hear traffic announcements. When in this MENU + SEL mode, traffic announcements will interrupt radio and CD play. When in FM mode and RDS is activated, press the MENU until TRAFFIC OFF displays. Press the SEL control to engage - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 38
Systems To activate RDS: • When in FM mode, press the MENU control until RDS OFF displays. • Press the SEL control to engage this feature (RDS ON). RDS features: Once the RDS feature is on, press the MENU control CD play. • Press the MENU control until TRAFFIC is displayed. • Press the SEL control - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 39
display). Mute mode Press the control to mute the playing media. Press the control again to return to the playing media. REAR SEAT CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) The Rear Seat Controls (RSC) allow VOLUME the rear seat passengers to operate the radio, tape, CD, or CD changer (if equipped). MEDIA MEM SEEK - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 40
the current volume radio setting. Once in headphone mode, the RSC volume controls will only change volume in the headphones to a desired level and will SYSTEM The Personal Audio System allows VOLUME MEDIA MEM SEEK the rear seat passengers to listen to one media source (radio, tape, CD, or CD changer - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 41
again to deactivate the headphones (Personal Audio System). MEDIA SELECT Push the MEDIA control to toggle between AM, FM1, FM2, tape, CD, or CD changer (if equipped). VOLUME MEDIA MEM SEEK MEMORY PRESET CONTROL Push the MEM control successively to allow rear seat passengers to scroll through - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 42
Systems DVD player controls 7 V L R 8 9 1 2 DISP REV AUX MENU NEXT PREV FWD ENTER + DIM - 6 5 4 3 1. MAIN control • NEXT - Press to access the next track on the CD, the next chapter on the DVD, or to go up in cursor mode. • PREV - Press to access the previous track on the CD - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 43
Systems 7. Auxiliary jacks Insert lines for standard video game players. 8. STOP/EJECT control Press once to stop DVD play. Press again to eject the DVD. 9. DISPLAY (DISP) control Press to enable on screen display of player menu and user display adjustments. DVD control features Menu control - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 44
Entertainment Systems • Press the FWD control to move the cursor right one position REV NEXT PREV FWD Next/Previous control The NEXT (up) and PREV (down) controls allow you to access the NEXT REV FWD next or previous track on a CD or PREV chapter on a DVD. When pressed, the playing audio will mute - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 45
appear. Press DISP again to adjust the display setting. Use the arrow controls and the ENTER controls to select the various screen settings. (Available screen selections are 16x9, Normal, 4x3 and Zoom). The DVD player will read the disc type and configure the display accordingly. Some movies have - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 46
limited shelf life, replace them when the unit fails to control the DVD player. There is a LED indicator light on the remote control that will illuminate when any control is pressed. Slide the battery cover off as shown on the remote control to access the batteries. The remote control unit uses two - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 47
controls The DVD system controls allow the rear seat passengers to operate the radio, tape, CD, DVD or CD DJ (if equipped). VOLUME MEDIA MEM SEEK / control to activate Press the the rear controls. will appear in the radio display. Adjusting the volume from the rear seat controls The volume control - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 48
Systems compact disc changer (if equipped) • DVD/AUX DVD player / Auxiliary line input Memory preset control In radio mode, press the MEMORY control successively to scroll through the memory presets in AM, FM1 or FM2. VOLUME MEDIA MEM SEEK In CDDJ mode (if equipped), press the MEMORY control - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 49
CD, CDDJ, DVD, or AUX) while the rear seat passengers listen to another. To activate from the rear seat controls, press the / control and system above the level on the front radio bezel. Parental control Your Entertainment System allows you to have control over the rear seat controls. The DVD system - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 50
" mode. (The DVD player does not offer a record feature.) • The system plays standard CDs or DVDs. • The DVD player is only capable of playback of DVDs and CDs. The player is not compatible with CDR/RW media. Rear Seat Entertainment DVD System protection circuits High temperature sensor circuit - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 51
will run the battery down. • When the ignition is turned to OFF, the Rear Seat Entertainment DVD System is also turned OFF. When the ignition is turned ON, the system will begin playback from the last selected media source when the play control is pressed. • To disable the DVD player, simultaneously - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 52
left and right audio lines to the WHITE and RED auxiliary input jacks respectively. 3. Press the MODE control until DVD/CD AUX (no disc in player) or DVD/CD play (disc in player) illuminates in the radio display. If a disc is in the system, playback should begin. To enable the aux inputs, press the - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 53
picture) - Adjustable with cursor controls and ENTER control. Safety information Read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating the system and retain for future reference. Do not attempt to service, repair or modify the Rear Seat Entertainment DVD System. See your Ford or Lincoln - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 54
technician for help. Care and service of the DVD player Environmental extremes DVD players that are subjected to harsh cabin temperature of the vehicle is at normal temperature before operating the system. Humidity and moisture condensation Moisture in the air will condense in the DVD player - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 55
of your DVD player. Use of these products may damage your system. CLEANING COMPACT DISCS Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to the edge. Do not use circular motion. CD AND CD CHANGER CARE - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 56
in the cassette player for a long time by "signal modulation." Signal modulation is a process problems. Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences, traffic lights SYSTEM WARRANTIES AND SERVICE Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If service - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 57
Climate Controls MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM OFF A/C MAX A/C Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. Mode Selector Control Controls the direction of the airflow to - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 58
the windshield. If the temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. • • • • • Operating tips • In humid weather conditions, place the climate control system in Defrost mode before driving. This will reduce fogging on your - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 59
outlets and block airflow, in addition to, damaging the climate control system. To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather conditions: 1. Select the position that distributes air through the Panel and Floor. 2. Set the temperature control to full heat. 3. Set the fan speed to full fan - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 60
TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) 1. A/C control 2. Windshield defrost control 3. Recirculated air control 4. Fan speed control 5. Windshield and floor control 6. Floor control 7. Panel and floor control 8. Panel control 9. OFF control 10. AUTO control 11. External temperature control - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 61
31⁄2 minutes or less, the fan speed will start to increase and the airflow location will change to the floor. If unusual conditions exist (i.e.-window fogging, etc.), the manual override controls allow you to select airflow locations and the fan control allows you to adjust fan speed as necessary - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 62
, function ) or one of the (AUTO, A/C, manual override controls) and ). manual control of fan speed ( To control the temperature, select any temperature between 16°C (60°F) and 32°C (90°F) by pressing the blue (cooler) or red (warmer) controls. Temperature conversion at the same time (for one - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 63
operation and relative speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO. A/C control Used to manually enable or disable the operation of the air conditioning . In all in all modes except modes, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 64
in the display window and the EATC system will remain in AUTO operation. However, the EATC system will operate without the use of the air conditioning. To return to automatic air conditioning operation, press AUTO. Recirculation control Used to manually enable or disable the operation of the - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 65
control, press AUTO. When a manual override control is selected, the EATC system will turn off the AUTO indicator in the display window and display those indicators of all of the operating controls. • - Distributes outside or recirculated air through the instrument panel registers. Heating and air - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 66
display window.) Recirculation and A/C override controls cannot be selected. For added customer comfort, the system will allow some airflow through the floor ducts in this mode. Turning the EATC off OFF - Outside air is shut out. The fan, heating, and air conditioning will not operate. The outside - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 67
the vehicle. Once the vehicle has been "aired out", operate the climate control system as desired. • Don't put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the rear seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the area (at the bottom of the windshield - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 68
of the second row seating. The auxiliary climate controls are dependent on the main climate control system. If the main climate control system is in the OFF position, the auxiliary climate controls will not work. In addition, if the main climate control system is operating at a full cool temperature - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 69
the auxiliary unit using the rear auxiliary climate control, the front auxiliary climate control must be in the REAR position. OFF LO HI COOL WARM PANEL FLOOR Turn the fan speed control to the desired speed. OFF LO HI Turn the temperature control to regulate the air temperature. COOL WARM - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 70
any position between PANEL and FLOOR. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel. Press the rear defroster control to clear the to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again. Activating the rear - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 71
automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for approximately 20 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to OFF. A To change the delay time of the autolamp feature, do the following: 1. Start with the - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 72
: • the ignition must be in the ON position and • the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position. Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate with your tail lamps and generally may not provide - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 73
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 - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 74
and the ignition is OFF. The reading lamps can be turned on by pressing the rocker control. Rear dome lamp The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened (and switch is in middle position). • the instrument panel dimmer switch is held up until the courtesy lamps come on. • any of the remote entry - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 75
lamp 2 3157 K Backup lamp 2 3156K High-mount brakelamp 3 912 Rear dome lamp 1 921 Map/dome lamp 2 578 Second row reading lamp 2 578 Third row reading lamp 2 211-2 License lamp 2 168 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 76
Lights Interior bulbs Check the operation of the following interior bulbs frequently: • dome lamps • map lamps • second row reading lamps • third row reading lamp For bulb replacement, see a qualified service technician or your dealer. Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 77
Lights Replacing front parking/turn signal bulbs 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in OFF position. 2. Open the hood. 3. Remove the two screws and carefully disengage parking lamp/ - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 78
Lights Replacing foglamp bulbs 1. Rotate the foglamp bulb counterclockwise and remove from foglamp (the rear side of the foglamp is shown). 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the foglamp bulb. Install the new bulb in reverse order. Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs The tail lamp/ - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 79
Lights Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs To remove the brakelamp assembly: 1. Remove the with two screws. 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 - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 80
to the desired interval, low or high speed position. The bars of varying length are for intermittent wipers. When in this position rotate the control upward for fast intervals and downward for slow intervals. Push (tap) the end of the stalk briefly for a single swipe (no wash). Push and hold - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 81
, paint thinner or other solvents. Changing the wiper blades To replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper arm away from the windshield and lock into the service position. 2. 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 - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 82
while adjusting the wheel to the desired position, then release the control to lock the steering wheel in position. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps. OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 83
rear quarter windows. portion of the VENT Press the control to close the power rear quarter windows. VENT VENT MODE E/M RESET AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 84
electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter. Use the powerpoint. The maximum current draw of any single power point is 20 Amps. Exceeding this limit may result in a blown fuse. There are up to four auxiliary power points in the following locations: • Located on the instrument panel. POWER - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 85
Driver Controls • Located on the right trim panel in the rear cargo area. POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close. AUTO • Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open. 85 - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 86
controls. Accessory delay (if equipped) With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until any door state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from front or behind, - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 87
Controls Press the control clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products. Power side view mirrors (if or R to adjust the right mirror. MIRRORS L R 2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. MIRRORS L R 3. - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 88
Driver Controls Heated outside mirrors R (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. The telescoping feature (if equipped) allows the mirror to extend approximately 76 mm (3 inches). 88 - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 89
should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P(Park) position. Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you. The adjustment allows for approximately 76 mm (3 inches) of maximum travel. Never adjust the - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 90
vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal. Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on brakes to reduce your vehicle speed. If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 91
SET ACCEL. Release the control when the desired vehicle with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle lower set speed • Press and hold COAST. Release the control when the desired speed is reached or • Press and release - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 92
To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed. Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed. To return to a previously set speed • Press RES/ - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 93
Driver Controls Indicator light This light comes on when either the CRUISE SET ACCEL or RES controls are pressed. The vehicle speed must be at or above 48 km/h (30 mph). It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied, or the ignition is turned to the OFF position. - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 94
-off points on the fuel pumps at service stations • variations in top-off procedure from one fill-up to another • rounding of the displayed values to the nearest liter (gallon) To reset the average fuel economy: 1. Press the MODE control repeatedly until average fuel economy is displayed (this is - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 95
be inaccurate: • with sustained, drastic changes in fuel economy (such as trailer towing), but will eventually recover. • if the vehicle is started while parked on an incline. • if less than 30 liters (8 gallons) of fuel is added to the fuel tank. The fuel range function will flash for five seconds - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 96
in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Locate the trip computer located in the overhead console. 2. Start the vehicle. 96 - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 97
convenient way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters with a single built-in device. This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of most current transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gate operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting. When programming - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 98
buttons until step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace step 3 with procedures noted in the "Gate Operator and Canadian Programming" section for Canadian residents. 4. The red light will flash slowly and then rapidly. Release both buttons when the - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 99
Controls continuous red, proceed with steps 6 through 8 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device. 6. At the garage door section, replace step 3 with the following: Note: If programming a garage door opener by the HomeLink . The red indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 100
Driver Controls Operating the HomeLink Universal Transceiver To operate, simply press and release the appropriate HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the trained product (garage door, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, or home or office lighting etc.). For convenience, the - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 101
for the best fuel economy. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through all available gears. Deactivating overdrive Press the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) located on the end of OVERDRIVE the gearshift lever. The Transmission Control Indicator Light (TCIL) (the word - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 102
Driver Controls • Utility compartment • Coin holder • Pen holder • Writing surface • Space for lap-top computer CARGO NET (IF EQUIPPED) The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo from outside the vehicle only. You cannot open the liftgate or cargo doors from inside the vehicle. 102 - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 103
and its components as well as allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle. If you must drive with the cargo doors and liftgate window open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle. LUGGAGE RACK Maximum load is 90 kg (200 lbs) on the roof rack structure, or 45 - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 104
Driver Controls To adjust the cross-bar position: 1. Release the latch at both ends of the cross-bar (both cross-bars are adjustable). 2. Slide cross-bar to - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 105
loss, replacement keys are available from your dealer. You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an emergency. Refer to SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. POWER DOOR LOCKS Press control to unlock all doors. Press control to lock - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 106
and must be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors. Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock. Move control down to disengage childproof locks. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM The remote entry system allows you to: • unlock all - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 107
are closed, the parking lamps will flash once. Press this control a second time within three seconds. The door(s) will lock again, the horn will chirp once and the parking lamps will flash once more. If any of the doors are ajar, the horn will make two quick chirps, reminding you to properly close - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 108
is complete. Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate the alarm. To deactivate the alarm, press the control again or turn the ignition to ACC or ON. Panic alarm will only operate with the ignition in the OFF position. Replacing the battery The remote transmitter is powered by one coin - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 109
will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. Replacing lost transmitters If a remote transmitter has been lost and you would like to remove it from the vehicle's memory, or you would like - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 110
to the ON position, or if the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or after 25 seconds of illumination. The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door or liftgate is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 111
following instructions: 1. Enter factory set code. 2. Press 1/2 control within five seconds of step 1 and release. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3. Within five seconds of step 2, press and hold the 1/2 control for two seconds. The system will now only respond to the factory set code. Unlocking the doors with - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 112
To unlock all doors, enter the factory-set code or personal code (driver door unlocks) and press the 3/4 control within five seconds. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Locking the doors with the keyless entry system It is not necessary to first enter the factory or personal code prior to 1 2 3 4 5 6 locking - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 113
system. This system is designed to prevent the engine from being started unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 114
go out. If the THEFT light stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealership or a qualified technician. Key information Your vehicle is supplied with two coded keys. Only a coded key will start your vehicle. Spare coded keys can be purchased from - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 115
will need to do the following: • Use your spare key to start the vehicle, or • Have your vehicle towed to a dealership or a locksmith. The key codes will need to be erased from your vehicle and new key codes will need to be re-coded. Replacing coded keys can be very costly and you may want to store - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 116
and the theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If not successful, the new coded key(s) will not start the vehicle's engine and the theft indicator will flash on and off and you may repeat steps 1 through 5. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 117
Seating and Safety Restraints SEATING Full bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the track release bar to move the seat forward or backward. Ensure that the seat is relatched into place. 60/40 split bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the release bar to move the seat forward or backward. Ensure the seat is - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 118
recline the seat. Memory seats and adjustable pedals (if equipped) This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat and adjustable pedals to three programmable positions. The memory seat control is located on the driver door. • To program position one, move the driver seat to the desired - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 119
entry transmitter, refer to Remote entry system in the Controls and features chapter. Using the manual lumbar support Turn the lumbar support control toward the front of vehicle to move the lumbar support forward for more direct support. Turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle to - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 120
of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Manual seat memory feature The manual adjust seat and seatback may lose their memory positions and not latch in the desired place. To reset the - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 121
Seating and Safety Restraints Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push control to activate. • Push again to deactivate. The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated. REAR SEATS Head restraints Your vehicle's seats are equipped with head restraints which - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 122
Seating and Safety Restraints Rear folding seats (if equipped) Folding down rear seats into load floor Ensure that no objects such as books, purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of the second row seats before folding them down and insure the seat is fully latched - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 123
Seating and Safety Restraints 4. Stow headrest into the green caps found on the top of the seat cushion. 5. Lift the lower seat control and flip the seatback down. 123 - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 124
If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. 1. For bench seats, rotate the closeout panel onto the seatback and secure with the retaining flap. 2. Lift the lower seat control. 3. Pull up on the seatback while lifting the handle to lift the seatback into the upright position. 124 - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 125
combination lap and shoulder belts in the outboard seating positions and a manual adjust tongue lap belt in the center seating position. For information on row seat. You may enter the third row seat through either rear side door. To reduce the risk of personal injury, the second row seat should not - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 126
Seating and Safety Restraints 1. Rotate the upper seat control rearward while pushing the seatback toward the front of the vehicle. 2. Push the seatback toward the front of the position. Removing the third row seat From the rear of the vehicle, with the liftgate window and cargo doors open: 126 - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 127
the rear of the vehicle, with the liftgate open: 1. With assistance, lift the seat into the rear of the vehicle. Roll the seat forward and guide the front locators over the seat locator pins of the front floor tubs. • When the rear of the seat is 10-13 cm (4-5 in) above - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 128
the child from injury in a collision. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is provided. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 129
locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact movement of the driver and passengers. The safety belt system can also be made to lock manually by quickly pulling on the shoulder belt. Automatic locking - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 130
Seating and Safety Restraints When to use the automatic locking mode • Any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. Refer to Safety - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 131
when checked according to the procedures in Workshop Manual. Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly could increase the collision. • The front outboard seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 132
the front safety belt at the passenger outboard anchor location covers a "Replace Belt" label on the safety belt. In the event of a collision, the colored label (REPLACE BELT) may become visible. If this occurs, the safety belt must be replaced. Whenever the yellow portion of the label is visible - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 133
and Safety Restraints Failure to follow these instructions will affect the performance of the safety the body. The driver and front outboard passenger safety belt system (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 134
Seating and Safety Restraints Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision. Lap belts Adjusting the lap - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 135
driver's safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position...The driver's safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding...The driver's safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 136
) and 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to ON...The driver's safety belt is buckled while the safety belt indicator light is illuminated and the safety belt warning chime is sounding...The driver's safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 137
don't work" Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. "Traffic is light" younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see. "I have an air bag" Air bags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. Frontal - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 138
parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) • The ignition switch is in the OFF position • All vehicle doors are to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1-2 minutes) • Steps 3-5 must - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 139
across the torso. Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 140
B NR DISCS TAPE CD REW FF 1 2WD 4X4 HIGH 4X4 LOW SIDE 1-2 2 3 COMP 4 SHUFFLE 5 6 P O A/C OFF OFF RES ON SET ACCEL OFF COAST MAX A/C Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag and sensor systems. In the event of - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 141
on or over the air bag module. Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 142
back. How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation. The fact that the air bags did not inflate in - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 143
as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control. The SRS consists of: • driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators and air bags) • one or more impact and safing sensors • a readiness light and tone • a diagnostic module • and the electrical - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 144
the problem and/or light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 145
manufacturer) should always wear safety belts. Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle. If the shoulder belt recommended for the size and weight of the child. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's instructions with the 145 - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 146
installing a child safety seat: • Review and follow the information presented in the Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) section in this chapter. tether straps. in this chapter. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 147
and Safety Restraints Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 148
Restraints 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 149
safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a tether strap. The second row seats of your - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 150
Seating and Safety Restraints Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor. 1. Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion. 2. Route the child safety seat tether - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 151
the event of a collision. 5. Refer to the Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions section of this chapter for further instructions to secure the child safety seat. 6. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 152
parking brake. 4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key position when driving. 5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. Preparing to start your vehicle Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. This system - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 153
for more instructions. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute (RPM). When the engine starts, the idle - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 154
the curb 4 3 5 2 1 • steering wheel is turned when getting in or out of the vehicle Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate or illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver's safety belt is fastened, the Starting the engine Note: Whenever - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 155
up. 5. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake, shift into gear and drive. Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster system to respond quickly. Use of an - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 156
engine is idling air inlet vents clear of snow, leaves and other debris. BRAKES Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled maintenance. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a performance concern with the vehicle's brake system - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 157
force on the brake. The four wheel ABS will be activated immediately, thus allowing you to retain full steering control of your vehicle and, providing there is sufficient space, will enable you to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a controlled stop. • The anti-lock system does not reduce - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 158
Driving With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released. (If your brake warning lamp illuminates, have your vehicle serviced immediately.) Parking brake Apply the - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 159
Pull the release lever to release the brake. Driving with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy. PULL STEERING YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy from the engine to help steer the vehicle. Never - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 160
has the capability to haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars. Depending upon the type and placement of the load, hauling people and your vehicle. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 161
, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your dealer or a qualified service technician. Driving with a 4-speed automatic transmission Understanding gearshift positions To put your vehicle in gear, start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 162
into and out of R (Reverse). N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this gear. (Overdrive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears one through four. 162 - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 163
• additional engine downhill braking is desired. If towing a trailer, refer to Driving while you tow in the Trailer towing section. (Overdrive) mode, press the transmission control switch To return to (TCS). The TCIL (the word OFF) will no longer be illuminated. Each time the vehicle is started, the - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 164
controls battery. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery service technician as soon as possible. REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper (the brake pedal is depressed or the parking brake is - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 165
at the outer corners of the bumper, (refer to the figures for approximate zone coverage areas). As you move closer to the obstacle, the rate of the tone increases. When the distance to the obstacle is less than 25.0 cm (10 in.), the tone will sound continuously. If the system detects a stationary or - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 166
(Reverse) is selected. Press the control to disable or enable the system. The indicator will remain illuminated to indicate a failure of the RSS. Always keep the sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) free from dirt, snow and ice (do not clean the sensors with sharp objects). These elements may - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 167
and disengaged automatically based on the 4x4 mode selected. • auto-manual hub locks can be manually overridden by rotating the hub lock control from AUTO to LOCK if desired. • automatic operation of the hub locks is recommended, and will increase fuel economy • For proper operation, make sure that - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 168
. This is normal. Shifting from 2WD (2WD High) to 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) Rotate the 4WD control to the 4x4 HIGH position at speeds up to 88 4X4 4X4 HIGH km/h (55 mph). LOW 2WD • To prevent damage, the electronic shift 4WD system is designed to engage 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) when the vehicle is moving. If - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 169
the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Depress the brake. 3. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 4. Move the 4WD control to the 4x4 HIGH (4WD High) or 2WD (2WD 4X4 4X4 HIGH High) position. LOW 2WD 5. Hold the shift conditions until the LOW RANGE indicator light shuts off. 6. If the LOW RANGE indicator - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 170
make it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain. . Map out your route before driving in the area. To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle, you must have all four wheels on the ground and they - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 171
in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your dealer or a qualified service technician - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 172
manual transmission is in gear. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 4WD Systems drive to 4x4 while the because vehicle momentum can work against you and cause - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 173
proceed slowly. If the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Be cautious of - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 174
to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating. Do not descend in neutral, disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. When you brake hard, the front wheels can't turn and - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 175
. If your vehicle is equipped with a Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), apply the brake steadily. Do not "pump" the brakes. Refer to the Brakes section of this chapter for additional information on the operation of the anti-lock brake system. Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 176
kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could lead to loss of vehicle control front door lock facing or door latch for holes or cuts that may permit air leakage from the tire and make replaced. Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 177
standing water, especially if the depth is unknown. Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the ignition system gets wet, your engine may stall. Water may also enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your engine. If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 178
• Maximum Trailer Weight Rating: Maximum weight of a trailer the vehicle is permitted to tow. The maximum trailer weight rating is determined by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each engine/transmission combination, any required option weight for trailer towing and the weight of the driver - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 179
of the vehicle. Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow 1. Use the appropriate maximum gross combined weight rating (GCWR) chart (in the Trailer Towing section) to find the maximum GCWR for your type engine and rear axle ratio. 2. Weigh your vehicle as you customarily operate the vehicle - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 180
and rear axle ratio on the following charts. Your vehicle's load capacity is designated by weight, not by volume, so you cannot necessarily use all available space when loading a vehicle. Towing a trailer places an additional load on your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires and - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 181
Engine 4x4 w/automatic transmission Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR-kg (lbs.) 4.10 3.73 4.30 6350 (14500) 7711 (17000) 9072 (20000) Maximum trailer weight-kg (lbs.) 3266 (7200) 4354 (9600) 4990 (11000) 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L The frame mounted hitch receiver is non-removable. Towing and all doors closed, allow - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 182
for turning corners. If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you. Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 183
, refer to the Driving with a 4-speed automatic transmission section in this chapter. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 184
the trailer tow electrical connector to prevent blown fuses caused by water entering into your trailer's electrical wiring. Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter critical vehicle components, adversely affecting driveability, emissions and reliability. Replace front and rear axle lubricants - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 185
. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24-hours, seven days a week • for the vehicles. Roadside assistance will cover: • changing a flat tire. • jump-starts. • lock-out assistance. • limited fuel delivery. • towing of your disabled vehicle - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 186
control again to turn the flashers off. FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt. After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pump - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 187
. 5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown. Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. 15 187 - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 188
Roadside Emergencies Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating 2A 3A 4A 5A 7.5A 10A 15A 20A 25A 30A 40A 50A 60A - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 189
Roadside Emergencies To remove the fuse panel cover, turn the panel fasteners counterclockwise. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. The fuses are coded as follows. 189 - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 190
seat module memory Rear seat controller Exterior lamps Turn lamps/Brake on-off switch (high) Body security module/4x4 module Not used Rear wiper motor Engine control Engine control Air suspension 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) module Airbags Ignition switch Run feed EATC module module/Front - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 191
Compartment Fuse Panel Description Highbeam headlamps Clutch interlock switch Radio (start) Front wiper Brake on-off switch Instrument cluster PCM Keep-Alive Horn Trailer tow park lamps and backup lamps Not used Fuel pump Instrument cluster Delayed accessory Fog lamps PATS module, transceiver - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 192
Compartment Fuse Panel Description Starter motor Right-hand power seats Trailer tow battery charge Ignition switch Door window motors 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) module Not used Not used Not used Front blower motor relay Powertrain (EEC) relay Injector driver module relay (Diesel only - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 193
the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is surface, activate hazard flashers and set the parking brake. Location Mounted on the left rear quarter panel in the cargo area In the right rear cargo area - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 194
Roadside Emergencies 2. Turn engine OFF and block the diagonally opposite wheel (block not transmission). To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change the tire, be sure that the parking brake is set and the diagonally opposite wheel is blocked. 6. Insert the hooked end of the jack handle - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 195
Roadside Emergencies • Front (4x2) • Front passenger side (4x4) 195 - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 196
4x4 vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for changing the tire. • Never use the front or rear differential as a jacking point. 9. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 10. Replace - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 197
free of dirt and rust. All 2 piece flat wheel nuts, apply a light machine oil between the flat washer and the nut. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 198
12-volt supply to start your vehicle. 2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle's electrical system. 3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 199
connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle's engine, away from the battery and the carburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second cable to the - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 200
starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 201
of the booster vehicle's battery. 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 202
a professional towing service or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center. On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground and the rear wheels off the ground using a wheel lift or a slingbelt with T-hooks. On 4x4 vehicles, it is recommended - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 203
Roadside Emergencies An alternative for towing a 4x4 vehicle is to: • put the transfer case in neutral. On manual 4WD systems, put the 4WD shift lever in N (Neutral); on electronic shift on the fly 4WD systems, press the 2WD portion of the 4WD control. • unlock the front hub locks (refer to Four - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 204
the Customer Relationship Center. If you have questions or concerns, or are unsatisfied with the service you are receiving, follow these steps: 1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling/servicing dealership. 2. If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 205
, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) www.ford.ca If you own a Lincoln vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the dealership could provide, after following the steps described above, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center to find - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 206
replacement or repurchase laws. FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. Ford ESP is an optional service covered repair costs after your Bumper-to-Bumper benefits for towing and rental coverage - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 207
as on Ford and Lincoln Mercury cars and Ford and Lincoln Mercury light trucks which are within the terms of any applicable written new vehicle warranty are eligible for review, except those involving: • a non-Ford product • a non-Ford dealership • sales disputes between customer and dealer except - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 208
of repair(s) and mileage at the time of occurrence(s). • The current mileage. • The name of the dealer(s) who sold or serviced the vehicle. • receive a letter of explanation if your application does not qualify for Board review. Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 209
, it may take longer for the Board to consider some cases. After a case is reviewed, the Board mails you a decision letter and a form on which to accept or reject by Ford and the dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 210
speedy alternative to These impartial arbitrators review the positions of and Ford of Canada. CAMVAP services are available in all territories fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion may damage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may cause engine knocking or serious engine - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 211
's Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY) California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d) requires that, if a manufacturer or its representative - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 212
Code that substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the vehicle) OR 3. The vehicle is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. To contact NHTSA - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 213
, such as grained door handles, roof racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl area. The paint sealant will "gray" or stain the parts over time. PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle's color. Take your color code (printed on a sticker - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 214
cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or covers. • Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your wheel rims or covers. Chemical-strength cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust and dirt, could wear away the clearcoat finish - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 215
running engine may may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, tree sap, or other organic contamination. abrasives, as they may cause scratches. Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean the windshield, replace wiper blades when they appear worn or do not function properly - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 216
car fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts. • Wiper blades can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or windshield washer solution. Be sure to replace wiper blades when they appear worn or do not function properly. INSTRUMENT PANEL panel to avoid contamination of the air bag system - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 217
with a soft cloth. • To help maintain its resiliency and color, use the Deluxe Leather Care Kit (ZC-11-D), available from your authorized dealer. • Do not your vehicle frequently. Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt. FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford, Lincoln or - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 218
Trim Dressing Ford Triple Clean Ford Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (not available in Canada) Ford Engine Shampoo and Degreaser * May be sold with the Motorcraft name FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products available to clean your - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 219
idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly, as explained in the Battery section in this chapter. Working with the engine off 1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels to prevent the - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 220
start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel. HOOD 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 221
Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement for diesel engine component locations. 1. Battery 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Transmission fluid dipstick 4. Engine oil dipstick 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Air filter assembly 8. Engine coolant reservoir - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 222
you stop for fuel. The reservoir is system may harm engine and cooling system components. Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate Washer fluid for the liftgate is supplied by the same reservoir as the windshield. ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 223
. Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 224
schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance guide. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 225
, however, try to only fill the battery cells with distilled water. If the battery needs water often, have the charging system checked. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 226
a new battery is installed, the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and performance. To begin this process: 1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake. 2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 3. Run - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 227
to find out more about recycling automotive batteries. RE AD TU LE RN RECYCLE ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the mileage intervals listed in the scheduled maintenance guide. The coolant concentration should be maintained - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 228
fill range" as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval schedules. • Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. If the engine coolant has not been checked at the - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 229
or any orange-colored extended life product with your factory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection. • A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in case of emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, the cooling system must be drained - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 230
the radiator cap in an overflow system, fill the radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full. 6. Replace the cap. Turn until tightly the vehicle. If necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level. - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 231
in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored). However, not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant that meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. Use of such coolant may harm the engine and cooling system components. Ford Motor Company does NOT - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 232
• The air conditioning system will be disabled. Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine will completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort to increase. Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take your vehicle to a service facility - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 233
chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. The fuel system may be - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 234
Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adverse reaction. When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never smoke while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions. Care should be taken to avoid inhaling - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 235
. Turn off the engine, remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap properly and reinstall it. If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel filler cap that is designed for your vehicle. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 236
. If the problems persist, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane rating. Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 237
refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to the engine. • Your "Service Engine Soon" indicator may come on. For more information on the "Service Engine Soon" indicator, refer to the Instrument cluster chapter. Fuel Filter For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 238
fuel economy measurements during the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate measurement after 3 000 km-5 000 km (2 000 miles-3 000 miles). Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to the rated - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 239
reduce fuel economy. • Slow down gradually. • Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15% less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]). • Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy. • Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy. 239 - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 240
vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately 0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 241
replacements or for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 242
Maintenance and Specifications Illumination of the "Service Engine Soon" light, charging system warning light or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system is not working properly. Exhaust leaks may result - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 243
power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use the fluid level is low, start the engine. 3. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 4. Turn the engine off. 5. Recheck the fluid - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 244
Maintenance and Specifications BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked and refilled as needed. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the service interval schedules. 1. Clean the reservoir cap before removal to prevent dirt or water from entering the reservoir - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 245
Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals for fluid should be checked if the transmission is not working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts the parking brake. 3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 246
Maintenance and Specifications Correct fluid level The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating temperature 66°C-77°C (150°F-170°F) on a level surface. The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 30 km (20 miles) of driving. You can check the fluid without - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 247
Maintenance and Specifications Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the Lubricant specifications section in this chapter. Use of a non-approved automatic - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 248
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed. Refer to Motorcraft Part Numbers. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 249
air filter housing. This could cause filter damage and allow unmetered air to enter the engine if not properly seated. 5. Replace the two halves of the air filter housing and secure the clamp. INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with tires that have a rating cars. - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 250
comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 251
also be found on the Tire Information label located on the inside of the fuel filler door. Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control. Tire rotation Because your vehicle's tires perform different jobs, they often wear - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 252
Make sure that all tires are the same size, speed rating, and load-carrying capacity. Use only the tire combinations recommended on the label. If you do not follow these precautions, your vehicle may not drive properly and safely. Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type, load - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 253
replace your tires with "high performance" tires or larger size tires. Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the handling of the vehicle and make it easier for the driver to lose control chains may chip aluminum wheels any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. bumpers will help prevent - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 254
Diesel Owner's Guide Supplement for Motorcraft diesel engine service part numbers. **Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information. REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Front axle Ford Part Name Application Motorcraft SAE 4X4 vehicles 75W-90 Premium 4x4 Front Axle - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 255
Motor Oil Refer to your 7.3L Diesel Supplement Engine oil (includes filter change)-Diesel engine Fuel tank N/A All 166.6L (44.0 gallons) Power steering Motorcraft All Fill to line on fluid MERCON ATF dipstick Transfer case Motorcraft 4x4 vehicles 1.9L (2.0 fluid (if MERCON ATF quarts) equipped - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 256
axle to the bottom of the filler hole with the specified lubricant. 3 4 2 1 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. If equipped with auxiliary your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. Some if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 257
Rear Axle Lubricant Brake fluid Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Engine Motorcraft coolant-Gasoline Premium Engine engines Coolant (green-colored) Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Engine Refer to your 7.3L coolant-Diesel engine Engine Motorcraft - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 258
to your 7.3L Diesel Supplement engine Hinges, latches, Multi-Purpose XG-4or ESR-M1C159-A striker plates, Grease F5AZ-19G209-AA fuel filler door hinge and seat tracks Premium XG-1-C or ESA-M1C75-B Transmission /steering/parking Long-Life Grease XG-1-K brake linkages and pivots, brake pedal shaft XT - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 259
of the correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual damage. ENGINE DATA Engine* Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system Compression ratio 5.4L V8 engine 330 87 - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 260
Maintenance and Specifications VEHICLE DIMENSIONS EXCURSION Dimension (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Overall height (4) Wheelbase (5) Track (Front / Rear) 5 2 1 3 1 1 4x2 mm (in) 759 (226.7) 031 (79.9) 967 (77.4) 480 (137.0) 738 (68.4)/ 729 (68.1) 4x4 mm (in) 5 759 (226.7) 2 031 (79.9) 2 - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 261
require that a Certification label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Certification label may be located. The Certification label is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver's side. 261 - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 262
the driver side instrument panel. (Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 263
accessories are available for all models. Vehicle Security Styled wheel protector locks Vehicle security systems Underbody Lighting Comfort and convenience Cargo organizers Cargo shades Cargo trays Cell phone holder Dash trim Engine block heaters Battery warmer/blanket Cellar phone holder Rear door - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 264
Soft luggage cover Trailgate tables Towing mirrors Trailer hitch mounted bike carrier Trailer hitch bars and balls Trailer hitch swivel Tubular running bars TV/video system Protection and appearance equipment Air bag anti-theft locks Carpeted cargo mat Door edge guards Truck covers Cargo liners - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 265
splash guards Molded vinyl floor mats Rear air deflectors Side window air deflectors Stainless grill insert Step bumpers Sun roof deflector Touch-up paint Universal floor mats - carpeted For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 266
air bag ...142 Air cleaner filter ...248, 254 Air conditioning ...60 auxiliary heater and air conditioner ...68 manual heating and air conditioning system ...57 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...227 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...157 Anti-theft system warning light ...14 Audio system - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 267
Doors door ajar warning ...14 lubricant specifications ...257 Driving under special conditions ...171, 173 sand ...172 snow and ice ...174 through water ...173, 177 E Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ...197 Emission control system ...241 Engine ...259-260 check engine/service engine soon light - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 268
fuel warning light ...13 octane rating ...236, 259-260 quality ...236 running out of fuel ...237 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...233 Fuses ...187-188 G Garage door opener ...83, 97 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...11, 235 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...238 Gauges ...15 engine coolant - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 269
, 76 replacing bulbs ...75-79 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ...73 Liftgate ...102 Lights, warning and indicator ...10 air bag ...12 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...12, 157 anti-theft ...14 brake ...11 charging system ...12 check coolant ...11 cruise indicator ...13 door ajar ...14 fuel cap light - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 270
Index service engine soon ...10 speed control ...93 turn signal indicator ...13 Limited slip axle (see Traction Loc) ...159 Load limits ...177 GAWR ...177 GVWR ...177 trailer towing ...177 Loading instructions ...179 Locks autolock ...112 childproof ...106 doors ...105 Lubricant specifications ... - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 271
anti-theft system ...113-115 Servicing your vehicle ...219 Snowplowing ...7 Spare tire (see Changing the Tire) ...192 Spark plugs, specifications ...254, 259-260 Special notice diesel-powered vehicles ...7 utility-type vehicles ...7 Specification chart, lubricants ...257, 259 Speed control ...89 - 2003 Ford Excursion | Owner's Manual - Page 272
see Lights) ...10 Washer fluid ...222 Water, Driving through ...177 Windows power ...85 rear wiper/washer ...80 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid ...222 checking and cleaning ...81 liftgate reservoir ...222 operation ...80 replacing wiper blades ...81 Wrecker towing ...202
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Introduction
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Instrument Cluster
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Warning and control lights
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Gauges
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Entertainment Systems
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AM/FM stereo cassette with CD
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AM/FM stereo with CD
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Rear seat entertainment system
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Climate Controls
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Manual heating and air conditioning
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Electronic automatic temperature control
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Lights
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Headlamps
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Turn signal control
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Bulb replacement
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Interior lamps
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Driver Controls
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Windshield wiper/washer control
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Steering wheel adjustment
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Power windows
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Mirrors
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Speed control
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Message center
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Locks and Security
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Keys
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Locks
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