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2003 Ford E-450 Econoline CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline 5.4 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Inspection -> Brake Bleed -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline 6.8 V10 GAS
Brake Linings
Remove both front wheels and inspect the brake discs, calipers and linings. (Wheel bearings should be inspected at this time and repacked if required).
Do not get any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that both front wheel sets be replaced whenever a respective shoe and lining is worn or damaged. Inspect and, if required, replace rear brake linings also.
If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.
Brake Roughness
The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Diesel Engines & Villager
Vehicle: 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline 5.4 V8 GAS
The fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. This residual pressure must be relieved before servicing the fuel system. To avoid injury or fire, release pressure from the fuel system before disconnecting any fuel line.
The fuel system pressure must be relieved prior to disconnecting fuel lines to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more while it relearns its adaptive strategy.
On model...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline 5.4 V8 GAS
One Piece Driveshaft
- Raise and support vehicle.
- To maintain driveline balance, index-mark driveshaft flange yoke and pinion flange.
- Index-mark driveshaft yoke and transmission tailshaft. Do not allow output shaft to turn.
- Remove four bolts.
- Disconnect driveshaft flange yoke from pinion flange, using a suitable tool as shown. Driveshaft flange yoke fits tightly on pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect yoke from flange. Pry only in area shown, with a suitable tool, to disconnect yoke from flange.
- Lower driveshaft and slide it off outp...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace -> Dual Alternator -> Single Alternator
Vehicle: 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline 7.3 V8 DIESEL
Single Alternator
- Disconnect both battery ground cables.
- Remove bolt and position manifold absolute pressure sensor aside.
- Remove bolt and position ground strap aside.
- Remove bracket bolts and position power steering fluid reservoir aside.
- Remove bolts and position cowl wire harness aside.
- Remove intercooler tube bracket.
- Remove left stud nut.
- Remove bracket screws.
- Remove right stud nut.
- Loosen clamps and remove intercooler tube.
- Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove transmission dipstick tube bracket nut from alternator and position b...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Fuel Reset ->
Vehicle: 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline 7.3 V8 DIESEL
The FUEL RESET indicator is grounded through the inertia switch whenever vehicle is in a high force situation. The Inertia F...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline 7.3 V8 DIESEL
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Remove hose from oil filter adapter hose and heater tube assembly.
- Reposition hose clamp from oil filter adapter.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from oil filter adapter...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline 6.8 V10 GAS
- Use 1/2 square hole in drive belt tensioner pulley hub to rotate drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and rem...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Front Disc Brake Components Diagram for 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline 7.3 V8 DIESEL Components on diagram: |
Antenna Diagram for 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline 7.3 V8 DIESEL Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2003 Ford E-450 Econoline 5.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2003 Ford E-450 Econoline 5.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline 5.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: SAFETY RECALL - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline 5.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2003 Ford E-450 Econoline cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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