Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1918

Fig. 2: Identifying M50D-R1 Transmission Drain Plug Location 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - Pickup & Sport Utility

  

Fig. 3: Identifying G5M Transmission Fill Plug Location (RWD) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - Pickup & Sport Utility

  

Fig. 4: Identifying G5M Transmission Fill Plug Location (4WD) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

ADJUSTMENTS 

GEARSHIFT CABLE 

S6-650 

1. Raise and support the vehicle.  

2. Inspect the transfer case shifter assembly (and repair or install new components as necessary) for visible 

WARNING:

Vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system. 
When servicing vehicle, use care to avoid accidental air bag deployment. 
SIR system-related components are located in various locations 
throughout interior and exterior of vehicle, depending on application. Do 
not use electrical test equipment on or near these circuits. If necessary, 
deactivate SIR system before servicing components. See AIR BAG 
DEACTIVATION PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - Pickup & Sport Utility

  

signs of damage and corroded or damaged pivot bushings. 

3. Inspect the shift control rod (and repair or install new components as necessary) for visible damage, bent 

or damaged rod and correct control rod for engine application.  

4. Shift the transfer case to the 4X4 HIGH position.  

5. Loosen the 2 transfer case shifter-to-transmission adapter mounting bolts. See Fig. 5 .  

6. Verify the transfer case shifter is still in the 4X4 HIGH detent position and hold the shifter handle against 

the 4X4 HIGH stop while tightening the 2 transfer case shifter-to-transmission adapter mounting bolts to 
specification. See Fig. 5 . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .  

7. Lower the vehicle. Test the system for normal operation.  

Fig. 5: Removing Shifter-To-Adapter Mounting Bolts 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 

WARNING:

Vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system. 
When servicing vehicle, use care to avoid accidental air bag deployment. 
SIR system-related components are located in various locations 
throughout interior and exterior of vehicle, depending on application. Do 
not use electrical test equipment on or near these circuits. If necessary, 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - Pickup & Sport Utility