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tires and chains. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel
wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used, as chains may chip
aluminum wheels.

Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
• Use only SAE Class S chains.
• Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any

wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.

• Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your

vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.

• If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
• Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use

tire chains on dry roads.

• The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle

damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS

Component*

5.4L V8 engine

6.8L V10 engine

Air filter element

FA-1634

Fuel filter

FG-986B

Oil filter

FL-820-S

PCV valve

EV-233

Battery

BXT-65-750

Spark plugs-platinum**

AGSF-22W

Automatic Transmission
Filter ***

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*Refer to the 6.0 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel
Owner’s Guide Supplement for Motorcraft diesel engine service part
numbers.

**Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.

***Only available with 6.0L Diesel engine/TorqShift transmission. Part
number is FT-145.

2003 U137 Excursion (hdw)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)

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