2003 Ford F150 SVT Supplement 1st Printing
2003 Ford F150 Manual
2003 Ford F150 manual content summary:
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contents Introduction SVT F-150 Lightning specific features Engine/Transmission Drivetrain Options, color and trim Maintenance Child Seat Installation Tire Information A retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may - 2003 Ford F150 | SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 2
as well as significant interior, exterior, suspension, and braking system components. This supplement complements your F-150 Owner's Guide and provides information specific to SVT and the SVT F-150 Lightning. By referring to the pages listed in this supplement, you can identify those features - 2003 Ford F150 | SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 3
1999-2003 SVT F-150 Lightning. SVT OWNERSHIP BENEFITS • SVT Authorized Dealer: A group of approximately 600 specially trained and certified SVT dealers who are dedicated to a culture within their dealership that is friendly to the knowledgeable driving enthusiast. • SVT Premium Service: Owners and - 2003 Ford F150 | SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 4
super cooling system • Heavy duty battery • Unique front fascia with integrated, round fog lamps • Unique upper and lower grilles • Unique front lower air deflectors • Unique cab rocker and lower box moldings • Unique wheels, tires and locking lug nuts • 4-wheel ABS/4-wheel disc brakes • Bilstein - 2003 Ford F150 | SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 5
SVT F-150 Lightning specific features • Unique electro-luminescent instrument cluster with SVT signature white-faced gauges, including vacuum/boost gauge • Unique 60/40 leather/cloth seats • Standard 6-way power driver's seat • Accentuated seat back and cushion lateral bolstering • 4-spoke leather- - 2003 Ford F150 | SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 6
Engine/Transmission 5.4L SUPERCHARGED V8 ENGINE 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 5 1. Engine oil dipstick 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Power distribution box 5. Engine coolant reservoir 6. Air filter assembly 7. Intercooler coolant reservoir 8. Windshield washer - 2003 Ford F150 | SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 7
Coil-on-plug electronic ignition 90 mm (3.54 in) diameter, high flow capacity Twin 57 mm (2.24 in) diameter bore-simultaneously open Eaton-Model 112, Torque Redline Specific output Valvetrain Fuel system Ignition system Mass air sensor Throttle body Supercharger Exhaust manifolds Exhaust system 7 - 2003 Ford F150 | SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 8
Drivetrain DRIVETRAIN Rear axle Driveshaft Transmission Gear ratios 9.75 in limited-slip differential with 3.73:1 final drive ratio Aluminum with hardened yoke Modified 4R100 4-speed automatic with OD lockout Gear Ratio 1st 2.71 2nd 1.53 3rd 1.00 4th (OD) 0.71 Reverse 2.176 8 - 2003 Ford F150 | SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 9
Options, color and trim OPTIONS, COLOR AND TRIM • Tonneau cover Exterior: • Black Clearcoat • Oxford White • Sonic Blue Clearcoat • Bright Red Clearcoat • Dark Shadow Gray Clearcoat Interior: • Medium Graphite Leather/Cloth 9 - 2003 Ford F150 | SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 10
Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information. REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green - 2003 Ford F150 | SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 11
1 2 3 Ford Part Name Motorcraft MERCON ATF Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Capacity 16.1L (17 Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage. 4 Approximate dry fill capacity including transmission fluid cooling system, actual refill capacities - 2003 Ford F150 | SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 12
x 9.5 in aluminum 5-spoke wheels SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL Your vehicle is equipped a 235/70R-16 spare tire on a steel wheel rim. This is for temporary use only. Replace this spare tire with a repaired road tire as soon as possible. 12 - 2003 Ford F150 | SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 13
child seat instructions may use the symbol shown here. Your vehicle seat may have plain buttons, instead of this symbol, to indicate the location of the LATCH lower anchors. The lower anchors for child seat installation are located at the rear section of the seat between the cushion and seat back - 2003 Ford F150 | SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 14
crash. Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor. Try to tilt the child seat from side to side. Also try to tug the seat forward. Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place. If the safety seat is not anchored properly - 2003 Ford F150 | SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 15
braking to provide the performance you expect in a SVT vehicle. These tires are not optimized for off-road or inside the fuel filler door, using an accurate gauge. • Tire pressures vehicle and axle weights are listed on the tire information placard Owner's Guide or SVT Owner's Guide Supplement. 15 - 2003 Ford F150 | SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 16
listed). • Extra caution should be taken when using used with snow chains. If you be operating your vehicle in these conditions, winter or all-season tires must be used. Contact the Ford SVT Hotline at 1-800-FORD-SVT for information on SVT recommended winter tires for your vehicle. When using - 2003 Ford F150 | SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 17
all-season tires will not perform as well as the original equipment tire in dry and wet conditions. Expect handling, steering and braking to be degraded. • Do not use a winter tire with less than a "T" rating, and even with clear, dry driving conditions do not operate your vehicle above posted speed - 2003 Ford F150 | SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 18
carries the same warranty coverage as other Ford F-150 models. This information is covered in its entirety in the Ford Motor Company Warranty Guide. The F-150 Lightning or any SVT can be serviced under warranty at any Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealer nationwide. SVT does not recommend modifying or
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Introduction
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SVT F-150 Lightning specific features
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Engine/Transmission
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Drivetrain
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Options, color and trim
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Maintenance
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Child Seat Installation
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Tire Information
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A word about warranty coverage
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