2003 Ford F250 Diesel Supplement 2nd Printing - Page 3
2003 Ford F250 Manual
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Introduction IMPORTANT NOTICE Ford vehicles are suitable for producing ambulances only if equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. In addition, Ford urges ambulance manufacturers to follow the recommendation of the Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder's Layout Book (and pertinent supplements) and the Qualified Vehicle Modifiers Guidelines. Using a Ford vehicle without the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package to produce an ambulance voids the Ford warranty and could result in elevated underbody temperatures, fuel overpressurization and the risk of fuel expulsion and fires. To determine whether the vehicle is equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package, inspect the information plate on the driver's side door pillar. Contact the manufacturer of your vehicle to determine whether the ambulance manufacturer's followed Ford's recommendations. WARNINGS Throughout this guide, you will find warnings. Warnings remind you to be especially careful to avoid personal injury. NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed to allow parts to adjust themselves to other parts. Drive your new vehicle at least 800 km (500 miles) before towing a trailer. Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils during the first few thousand kilometers (miles) of operation, since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the General maintenance information chapter for more information on oil usage. 3