2003 Ford Excursion 6.8 S, RWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

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Different variant/trim Section 1 (ENGINE CONTROLS - SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 7.3L (995, 996 F650/750, 99F E Series & 99F F450/550) DIESEL) Section 2 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes - 7.3L Diesel) Section 3 (Engine Controls - System & Component Testing - 7.3L Diesel) Section 4 (Engine - 7.3L V8 Turbo Diesel) Section 5 (Engine Controls - Self-Diagnostics - 6.0L (99P F450/550) Diesel) Section 6 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures - 6.0L Diesel) Section 7 (Engine Controls - System & Engine Component Tests - 6.0L (99P F450/550) Diesel) Section 8 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes - 6.0L (99P F450/550) Diesel) Section 9 (Overhaul - Transfer Case) Section 10 (Engine Controls - Removal & Installation - 7.3L 995 & 99F F450/550 Diesel) Section 11 (Engine Controls - Removal & Installation - 6.0L (99P F450/550) Diesel) Section 12 (Charging System - Generators & Regulators - Excursion & F250-F550 Super Duty (Diesel With Single Generator)) Section 13 (Front Suspension - 4WD Leaf Spring - Excursion, F250-F550 Super Duty) Section 14 (Engine Cooling Fans - 6.0L Diesel) Section 15 (Starting System - Diesel - Excursion & F250-F550 Super Duty Pickup) Section 16 (Engine - 6.0L Diesel) Section 17 (Transfer Case Removal & Installation - Excursion & F250-F550 Super Duty) Section 18 (Front Drive Axle/Differential -- Excursion & F250-F550 Super Duty) Section 19 (Engine - 5.4L 2V) Section 20 (Intake Air Distribution System & Filtering System) Section 21 (Automatic Transmission - 5R110W - Excursion & F250-F550 Super Duty) Section 22 (Four-Wheel Drive Systems (ESOF) - Excursion & F250-F550 Super Duty) Section 23 (EGR Function Testing - Ford - Trucks) Different car Section 1 (Wiring Diagrams) Section 2 (Module Communications Network) Section 3 (Anti-Theft Systems - Passive) Section 4 (Cruise Control Systems) Section 5 (Cooling System Specifications & Drive Belt Routing) Section 6 (Steering Column Switches) Section 7 (System Wiring Diagrams - F150) Section 8 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 9 (System Wiring Diagrams - F150) Section 10 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 11 (Engine Controls - Theory & Operation - Gasoline & NGV) Section 12 (Engine Controls - Removal, Overhaul & Installation - BLACKWOOD, Expedition, F150 Pickup & Navigator - Gasoline) Section 13 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes - EEC-V - Gasoline & NGV) Section 14 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Deactivation Procedures) Section 15 (Engine Controls - System & Component Tests - EEC-V - Gasoline) Section 16 (Engine Introduction - Trucks) Section 17 (Automatic A/C-Heater Systems) Section 18 (Manual HVAC Systems - F150) Section 19 (Disc Brakes & Drum Brakes) Section 20 (Disc Brakes) Section 21 (Charging System - Generators & Regulators) Section 22 (Cooling System Specifications & Drive Belt Routing) Section 23 (Cooling System Specifications & Drive Belt Routing) Section 24 (Engine Performance - Wiring Diagrams) Section 25 (Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications) Section 26 (Manual A/C-Heater Systems) Section 27 (Charging System - Generators & Regulators) Section 28 (Automatic A/C-Heater Systems) Section 29 (Disc Brakes & Drum Brakes) Section 30 (Starting System - F150 Pickups) Section 31 (Generators & Regulators) Section 32 (Starters) Section 33 (Charging System - Generators & Regulators - Single Generator) Section 34 (Charging System - Generators & Regulators - Dual Generators) Section 35 (Starting System - Starters - Diesel) Section 36 (Starting System - Starters - Except Diesel) Section 37 (Starting System - Excursion & F250-F550 Super Duty) Section 38 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures) Section 39 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures - Except Diesel) Section 40 (Engine Controls - Self-Diagnostics - EEC-V - Diesel 7.3L (99F E Series & 99F F450/550)) Section 41 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes - EEC-V - Diesel) Section 42 (Engine Control System & Engine Component Tests - EEC-V - Diesel 7.3L (99F E Series & 99F F450/550)) Section 43 (Diagnosis) Section 44 (Automatic Transmission - Diagnosis - 4R100) Section 45 (Automatic Transmission - Diagnosis - 4R70W) Section 46 (Automatic Transmission Servicing) Section 47 (Manual Transmission Servicing) Section 48 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures - Trucks - Diesel) Section 49 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage Charts) Section 50 (Engine Control System - Adjustments) Section 51 (Engine Removal, Overhaul & Installation -- ECONOLINE, Excursion & F250-F550 Super Duty - Diesel 7.3L (99F E Series & 99F F450/550)) Section 52 (Engine Controls - Removal, Overhaul & Installation) Section 53 (Engine Removal, Overhaul & Installation - Crown Victoria - NGV) Section 54 (Engine Controls - Removal, Overhaul & Installation -- ECONOLINE, Excursion & F250-F550 Super Duty - Gasoline) Section 55 (Engine Removal, Overhaul & Installation - F150 Pickup - Bi-Fuel) Section 56 (Removal, Overhaul & Installation) Section 57 (Engine Self-Diagnostics - EEC-V - Bi-Fuel) Section 58 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes - EEC-V - Bi-Fuel) Section 59 (Engine Controls - Theory & Operation - Bi-Fuel) Section 60 (Engine Removal, Overhaul & Installation - F150 Pickup - NGV) Section 61 (Engine Controls - System & Component Tests - EEC-V - Bi-Fuel) Section 62 (Engine Controls - System & Component Tests - EEC-V - NGV) Section 63 (Engine Controls - Theory & Operation) Section 64 (Engine Controls - Self-Diagnostics) Section 65 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes) Section 66 (Engine Controls - System & Component Testing) Section 67 (Engine Controls - Sensor Operating Range Charts) Section 68 (Engine Controls - Sensor Operating Range Charts) Section 69 (Computer Relearn Procedures) Section 70 (Engine Controls - Removal, Overhaul & Installation - ECONOLINE - NGV) Section 71 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 72 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System - F150 Pickup) Section 73 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 74 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System -- Excursion & F250-550 Super Duty) Section 75 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 76 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 77 (Heater Systems - F150) Section 78 (Axle Shafts) Section 79 (Differentials & Axle Shafts - Rear) Section 80 (Adjustable Pedals Assembly Systems - BLACKWOOD & F150 Pickup) Section 81 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures) Section 82 (Anti-Theft Systems - Passive - BLACKWOOD & F150 Pickup) Section 83 (Cruise Control Systems - F150 Pickup) Section 84 (Clutch System - F250-F550 Super Duty) Section 85 (Engine Introduction) Section 86 (AUTOLAMP Systems - BLACKWOOD & F150 Pickup) Section 87 (Instrument Panel - Analog - F150 Pickup - Gasoline) Section 88 (Analog Instrument Panels) Section 89 (Instrument Panel - Analog - BLACKWOOD) Section 90 (Instrument Panel - Analog - F150 Pickup (CNG)) Section 91 (Instrument Panel - Analog - F150 Pickup - Bi-Fuel) Section 92 (Driveshaft -- F150) Section 93 (Power Mirrors) Section 94 (Drive Shafts -- Excursion & F250-F550 Super Duty) Section 95 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures - 7.3L Diesel) Section 96 (Power Seats - BLACKWOOD) Section 97 (Power Window System - F150 Pickup) Section 98 (Power Windows - BLACKWOOD) Section 99 (STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES - F150 Pickup) Section 100 (Drive Shafts) Section 101 (Steering Column Switches) Section 102 (Wiper System & Washer System - F150 Pickup) Section 103 (Wiper/Washer Systems) Section 104 (Power Door Locks System

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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