FORD 2003 F-150 v.3 - Manual (Page 8)

Using your vehicle as an ambulance
Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.
Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation
Package.
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully.
Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,
failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.
Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter.
Notice to owners of natural gas fueled vehicles
Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the Dedicated Natural
Gas Vehicle supplement. This book contains important operation and
maintenance information.
Notice to owners of F150 5.4L Supercharged “Lightning” vehicles
Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the “SVT Lightning Truck
Owner’s Guide Supplement.” This book contains important operation and
maintenance information.
Notice to owners of the Harley-Davidson F-150
Note: Your vehicle is not designed to be operated off-road.
The undercab chrome bars are for decorative purposes only. Do not step
on these bars to enter or exit the vehicle.
Harley-Davidson F-150 vehicles are equipped with high performance
tires. When first driving the vehicle after is has been parked, you may
experience a temporary ride disturbance. This is a characteristic of the
tires used on the Harley-Davidson vehicles and should be no reason for
concern. The condition should correct itself within 10–15 miles of
driving.
Introduction
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