2003 Ford Wiring Diagrams

Ford's traditional, full-size, rear-wheel-drive sedan gets a new frame and some major upgrades to the ride, comfort, safety, and steering and handling features for the 2003 model year. The Crown Victoria is especially popular with taxicab companies and police squads, and the latest model debuted at the New York International Auto Show in March 2002. More than 80 percent of police pursuit vehicles in the United States and 90 percent of New York taxicabs are Crown Victorias. The four-door sedan also has a steady following among retail buyers and other fleet companies.

Ford's full-size E-Series cargo-hauling Van and passenger-carrying Wagon received several revisions for the 2003 model year. The changes include a new grille with an integral Ford emblem. A driver's grab handle is now standard, and the Wagon models gain LATCH child-safety seat tethers and anchors. New optional power mirrors on the midseries models come with puddle lamps.

Ford's first car-based sport utility vehicle debuted for the 2001 model year and was derived from the Mazda 626 platform — a result of Ford's controlling interest in Mazda, which produces the similar Tribute. Developed in tandem, both compete against other car-based SUVs, such as the Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe, Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4. All are considerably smaller than traditional truck-based SUVs and promise carlike ride and handling, as well as the security of optional four-wheel drive (4WD).

Shoppers looking for the largest sport utility vehicle in any showroom must turn to Ford. The Excursion measures nearly 19 feet long — that's nearly 21 inches longer than the company's full-size Expedition, and it is more than 7 inches longer than its next closest rivals, the Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL.

Ford hails its redesigned 2003 full-size sport utility vehicle as the “best on the road, best in the dirt, best in the snow.” The Expedition is second in size only to the Ford Excursion. The Lincoln Navigator, which is related to the Expedition, has also been redesigned for 2003.

Ford's reworked Explorer sport utility vehicle went on sale in February 2001 as a 2002 model, and it was enlarged from compact to midsize dimensions. The Explorer serves as a corporate twin to the Mercury Mountaineer. The newest Explorer took up where its popular predecessor left off, with some significant improvements and a fresh look as part of what Ford called a “ground-up” redesign. In its current form, the Explorer remains a hot item, with 415,921 units sold during 2001, according to Automotive News.

When Ford launched its new midsize four-door Explorer sport utility vehicle as an early 2002 model, the previous design didn't disappear. Dubbed Explorer Sport, the two-door body style continues to attract buyers who don't need the extra interior space offered by the larger four-door model.

Two-for-one vehicles have caught the fancy of quite a few shoppers lately. Ford's sport utility vehicle/pickup truck crossover debuted as an early 2001 model and soon proved to be surprisingly popular.

For 2003, engineers focused on noise, vibration and harshness improvements in Ford's full-size, light-duty F-150 pickup truck. A distinctive Heritage Edition marks the 100th birthday of the Ford Motor Co. A new STX edition that is meant to target younger buyers is now available, and it comes equipped with a Kenwood MP3/CD player and Chrometec-styled 17-inch wheels. Later in the model year, the King Ranch models add chrome tubular running boards.

A new 6.0-liter Power Stroke turbo-diesel engine that cranks out 325 horsepower and 560 pounds-feet of torque will be available for heavy-duty full-size pickups early in 2003. When that engine becomes available, it will mate with a new five-speed TorqShift automatic transmission.

Ford has a potent new powertrain waiting for its heavy-duty one-ton pickup truck line. Available early in 2003, the new 6.0-liter Power Stroke turbo-diesel engine will deliver 325 horsepower and 560 pounds-feet of torque; it will team with a new five-speed TorqShift automatic transmission. Buyers have a choice of three other engines for the F-350 Super Duty, including a gasoline V-10 and a 7.3-liter turbo-diesel V-8.

The European-designed Focus was introduced for the 2001 model year, and it quickly displaced the Escort as Ford's top-selling passenger car. It is now second in sales among Ford vehicles, behind the midsize Taurus. An abundance of body styles is one attraction. The front-wheel-drive compact comes as a four-door sedan, a two-door and four-door hatchback, and a four-door Wagon. The sedan models are offered in LX, SE and ZTS trim levels. The two-door hatchback is called the ZX3, and the four-door hatchback is known as the ZX5.

Ford introduced the Mach 1 Mustang back in 1969, and it's back for 2003. The new version has a functional “shaker” scoop on its hood and an air-dam extension and low-gloss black striping above the rocker moldings. Not only has the Mach 1's body been lowered by half an inch, but its 4.6-liter V-8 engine is good for more than 300 horsepower.

Buyers of Ford's compact pickup like to drive distinctive trucks. With that in mind, Ford has some new option groups for its 2003 Ranger. A Tremor 4x2 SuperCab audio package with a 485-watt Pioneer sound system is still offered. Ford calls its new FX4/Level II option, featuring Bilstein shocks and Alcoa forged-aluminum wheels, the “True Off-Road Enthusiast Package.”

New seven-spoke wheels are equipped on 2003-model-year versions of Ford's midsize Taurus sedan and wagon, and a wood and leather-trimmed steering wheel is now available. All Tauruses now have standard power windows and door locks, a tilt steering wheel and floormats. A new Sport SES model for younger buyers features a monochromatic body and a rear spoiler. Taurus sedans come in LX, SE, SES and SEL trim levels and can seat either five or six occupants, depending on the model.

Ford created a flurry of excitement when the revived Thunderbird appeared as a 2002 model. Though it is fully modern underneath, it's a throwback to the original two-passenger T-Bird of 1955 – 1957. The new model has styling touches reminiscent of that fabled model, which include an eggcrate grille and round headlights.

Ford's minivan got a face-lift for 2002. For that reason, only modest changes have come for 2003, including new aero mirrors and thicker side windows. All models get painted front and rear fascias. Ford's AdvanceTrac electronic stability system will become available later in 2003.

The old Ford Escort was consigned to rental fleets a couple years ago and is now gone completely, but its ZX2 sport coupe derivative rolls on. The ZX2 is targeted toward first-time buyers between the ages of 18 and 24 years old. The Ford Focus has taken over the spot formerly occupied by the Escort, but it offers no direct equivalent to the ZX2 coupe.