2003 Ford F150 Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing
2003 Ford F150 Manual
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Instrumentation Servicing your vehicle 2 4 5 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor - 2003 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 2
maintained by qualified Ford trained gaseous fuel service technicians. If a problem occurs, it is important that properly trained personnel diagnose and repair the cause. If the problem relates to the fuel system, proper part replacement is imperative to keep your vehicle operating correctly - 2003 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 3
damage to components or cause bodily harm. On F-Series natural gas vehicles, do not modify or replace the bed with any non-OEM components. Should the bed need to be removed for service or replacement, it should be done by a qualified dealership using qualified technicians. Do not sit, stand or place - 2003 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 4
application, a fuel gauge reading of Full will occur at a pressure of approximately 20,700 kPa (3,000 psi) or 24,800 kPa (3,600 psi), at a temperature of approximately 21°C (70°F). The NGV fuel gauge will provide a linear reading from this point down to Empty. Refer to the Fueling section of this - 2003 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 5
system. All of these unique components are constructed of special materials that withstand the effects of CNG. NEVER replace a unique CNG fuel system component with a standard gasoline fuel system component or any aftermarket component. E-Series Van 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 13 12 11 10 8 7 7 9 8 5 - 2003 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 6
Servicing your vehicle E-450 Cutaway 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 13 12 11 10 8 7 7 9 8 1. Fuel rail sensors-An injection pressure sensor and an engine fuel temperature sensor provide engine fuel information to the powertrain control module. 2. Isolation solenoid valve-Blocks fuel flow from supply line - 2003 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 7
5 6 5 6b 12 11 10 9 8 7 1. Fuel rail sensors-An injection pressure sensor and an engine fuel temperature sensor provide engine fuel information to the powertrain control module. 2. Isolation solenoid valve-Blocks flow from supply line to injection manifold when the engine is off. 3. Engine - 2003 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 8
Servicing your vehicle 4. Powertrain control module-Uniquely calibrated for NGV application. 5. Internal tank valve-One electronically actuated, normally closed solenoid valve is located in each fuel tank. The valve is wired into the vehicle's inertia switch. If the engine cranks but does not start - 2003 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 9
Servicing your vehicle Crown Victoria 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 19 18 17 16 15 13 1. NGV module-Provides power for the fuel injectors. Also, drives the fuel gauge using fuel tank pressure and temperature control module-Required for NGV application. 6. Sealed vent box-Vented mounted in - 2003 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 10
Servicing your vehicle 12. Tank temperature sensors-One each in set of tanks (solenoid valves) used for fuel indication. 13. Optional fuel tank- A fiber-wrapped steel fuel tank (total of three tanks in the trunk). Also has a sealed vent box which vents to the underbody. Dispenses natural gas vapor - 2003 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 11
Servicing your vehicle NATURAL GAS DISPENSING Most dispensers have a digital indicator displaying the cost and amount of fuel delivered to your vehicle. Fuel delivery to the vehicle is stopped when the pressure of fuel stored on the vehicle equalizes with the temperature hose and tubing. At the - 2003 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 12
Servicing your vehicle FUELING Do not fuel your vehicle with the ignition on "slow-fill" refueling station will fill the NGV's fuel tank(s) to a fuel gauge reading of "full" at a temperature of 21°C (70°F). The fueling point, or fuel receptacle is located near the driver's side. When refueling, the - 2003 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 13
Servicing your vehicle The procedure is the same for both fast-fill and slow-fill fueling. 1. Open fuel door and determine the pressure rating of your - 2003 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 14
Servicing your vehicle Fueling method Slow-fill Fast-fill E-Series Cutaway 158" Wheelbase (3 600 psi) Standard With Extended With Extended tanks Range - One Range - Two In- - 2003 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 15
Crown Victoria Police and Taxi vehicles with the extended range fuel system have a 5-passenger seating configuration with one additional CNG fuel tank mounted 8400. In Canada, contact Union Gas at 1-800-265-5277. SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE The following is a brief description of unique maintenance items - 2003 Ford F150 | Natural Gas Vehicle Supplement 1st Printing - Page 16
system depressurization procedure (outlined in Service Manual) before disassembling the filter to avoid fuel pressure regulator damage. The filter element (FG-985 on E-Series and F-Series models; FG-976 on Crown Victoria models) and housing O-ring seal should also be replaced every 48,000 km (30
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Introduction
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Instrumentation
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Servicing your vehicle
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