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2003 Truck Info

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**Available Powertrains — Truck⁽¹⁾**
Vehicle	Engine	Fuel Delivery System	Manual Transmission	Automatic Transmission
Ranger	2.3L DOHC I-4	SEFI	Mazda R1	5R55E
	3.0L OHV V-6	SEFI	Mazda R1	5R55E
	4.0L SOHC V-6	SEFI	Mazda R1	5R55E
F-150	4.2L OHV V-6	SEFI	Mazda R2	4R70W
	4.6L SOHC V-8	SEFI	Mazda R2	4R70W
	5.4L SOHC V-8	SEFI	-	4R70W⁽²⁾
Super Duty F-250-550	5.4L SOHC V-8	SEFI	ZF CR (6-speed)	4R100
	6.0L Power Stroke^® V-8	Direct	-	5R
	6.8L SOHC V-10	SEFI	ZF CR (6-speed)	4R100
	7.3L Power Stroke^® V-8	Direct	ZF CR (6-speed)	4R100
E-Series	4.2L OHV V-6	SEFI	-	4R70W
	4.6L SOHC V-8	SEFI	-	4R70W
	5.4L SOHC V-8	SEFI	-	4R100⁽³⁾
	6.8L SOHC V-10	SEFI	-	4R100
	7.3L Power Stroke V-8	Direct	-	4R100

(1)See Ordering Guide for specific applications and availability.
(2) 4R100 with 7700 lb. Payload Package.
(3) 4R70W on E-150/250.

2003 Truck Info

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BATTERY APPLICATIONS
Ampere-Hour Rating	58	72	75	78	93	96
Cold-Cranking Amps at 0° F	540	650	625	750	625	900

RANGER
2.3L DOHC I-4	Std.
3.0L OHV V-6	Std.
3.0L OHV FFV V-6	Std.
4.0L SOHC V-6	Std.

E-SERIES WAGON / VAN / CUTAWAY / STRIPPED CHASSIS
4.2L OHV V-6		Std./Opt.⁽¹⁾	Opt.⁽¹⁾
4.6L SOHC Triton TM V-8		Std./Opt.⁽¹⁾	Opt.⁽¹⁾
5.4L SOHC Triton V-8		Std./Opt.⁽¹⁾	Opt.⁽¹⁾
6.8L SOHC Triton V-10		Std./Opt.⁽¹⁾	Opt.⁽¹⁾
7.3L Power Stroke^® Turbo Diesel V-8				Std.⁽²⁾

F-150
4.2L OHV V-6	Std.	Opt.
4.6L SOHC Triton V-8	Std.	Opt.
5.4L SOHC Triton V-8	Std.	Opt.

SUPER DUTY F-250/F-350/F-450/F-550
5.4L SOHC Triton V-8		Std.⁽³⁾		Std.⁽⁴⁾
6.8L SOHC Triton V-10		Std.⁽³⁾		Std.⁽⁴⁾
6.0L OHV Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V-8				Std.⁽²⁾

SUPER DUTY F-650/F-750
5.9L Cummins Diesel I-6					Std.⁽⁵⁾	Opt.⁽⁶⁾
7.2L Caterpillar Diesel I-6					Opt. ⁽⁵⁾	Opt.⁽⁶⁾
7.3L Powerstroke Diesel V-8						Std.⁽⁶⁾

(1) Dual Batteries — 1375 CCA. 75 amp./hr. battery is deep cycle auxiliary power supply when engine is turned off.
(2) Dual Batteries — 1500 CCA.
(3) Pickups with gas engine applications.
(4) Chassis Cabs with gas engine applications.
(5) Dual batteries — 1375 CCA. 75 mp/hr battery is deep cycle auxiliary power supply when engine is turned off.
(6) Dual batteries — 1500 CCA.

2003 Truck Info

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COLD WEATHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Minimum Temperature	Equipment
Minimum Temperature	HD Battery	Engine Block Heater
0° F	Suggested	Not Needed
-10° F	Recommended	Suggested
-20° F	Recommended	Recommended
Below -20° F	Strongly Recommended	Strongly Recommended

DEFINITIONS

SUGGESTED: Helpful, but not needed.

RECOMMENDED: Could improve reliability in less than ideal conditions.

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Will give definite improvement over the standard components.

H.D. Battery — Higher capacity battery available as optional equipment (Usage varies by model).

Block Heater — Optional equipment available for all engines (Usage and heater capacity vary with engine requirements).

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STANDARD LIGHTING/REFLECTOR EQUIPMENT
Light Reflector	Application
Headlights (Halogen)	All Series — Two replaceable bulbs with all models except Base E-Series which includes sealed beam
Parking Lights	All Series — Integral with turn signals
Front /Rear Turn Signals	All Series
Front Side Marker Lights	All Series
Front Side Reflectors	All Series
Rear Side Reflectors	All Series
Front Cab Clearance and Identification Lights - Five Amber	F-Series Dual Rear Wheel Models
Rear Side Marker Lights	All E-Series with body equipment — all other models integral with taillights
License Plate Lights	All Series
Two Combination Taillights with Integral Stop, Turn Signal and Back-up Lights and Reflective Surface	All Series
Rear Reflectors	All Series
Rear Fender Side Marker Lights — Front Amber/Rear Red	F-Series Dual Rear Wheel Styleside
Rear Clearance and Identification Lights Below Tailgate — Three Red	F-Series Dual Rear Wheel Styleside
Front Daytime Running Lights	All Vehicles Registered in Canada

2003 Truck Info

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Basic Truck Weight Definitions

Weight Definitions

There are several different types of weights. First, there are actual weights. These include:

Base Curb Weight: The weight of the vehicle including standard equipment, oil, lubricants and a full tank of fuel. Does not include the weight of driver, passengers, cargo or any optional or aftermarket equipment
Option Weights: The weight of any added equipment that is not included in the base curb weight
Passenger Weight: Defined as 150 lbs. multiplied by the number of safety-belted seating positions, including the driver, that the vehicle can carry
Payload:
- Maximum payload is defined as the weight of all passengers, optional and aftermarket equipment, and cargo
- Net payload is defined as the weight that can be placed in the truck after subtracting for driver, passengers, and optional and aftermarket equipment

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): The weight of the vehicle including driver, passengers, optional and aftermarket equipment, and all cargo

Trailer Weight: The weight of a fully loaded trailer, including all attachments, lights, etc.

Gross Combination Weight (GCW): Gross Vehicle Weight plus the trailer weight

Gross Axle Weight: The total weight placed on each axle of the vehicle (front and rear)
Tongue Weight: The amount of the trailer's weight that presses down on the trailer hitch (usually 10-15 percent of the trailer's weight, approximately 25 percent for fifth-wheel applications)

Second, there are weight ratings. These are not actual weights; they are ratings that must be adhered to:

Maximum Payload Rating: This is the advertised payload rating. It is the maximum allowable payload for the truck, including driver, passengers, optional and aftermarket equipment, and cargo

Vehicle Payload Calculation	Front / Total (lb.)
Maximum Payload Rating Weight⁽¹⁾	____/____
Less Total Actual Regular Production Option Content Weight (from Line A, Payload / GVWR Worksheet)	____/____
Equals NET TOTAL VEHICLE PAYLOAD (Front and rear axles and spring capacities will be sufficient to carry this payload uniformly distributed in vehicle cargo area.)	____/____

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including passengers and cargo)

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): The maximum allowable weight to be placed on an individual axle (front or rear). Gross Axle Weight Ratings are provided for both front and rear axles
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR): The maximum allowable weight of the towing vehicle, the trailer and all associated passengers, cargo and equipment

The point to remember is that the actual weights should never exceed the listed weight ratings. And remind your customers that if they do exceed the recommended weight ratings, they could disqualify their warranty coverage.

Weight Distribution

That portion of a vehicle's total weight that will be supported by each axle and each tire. Proper distribution of vehicle weight is critical to braking, handling and to the service life of components such as axles, springs, bearings and tires.

NOTE: Front springs are computer-selected to meet specific option requirements for each vehicle, HD front springs are standard if vehicle option weights require.

(1) Weight for driver and passengers must be deducted. Refer to this section for maximum payload weight ratings and Regular Production Option Content Weight.