Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1809

RIDING HEIGHT

CHECKING PROCEDURES

Front (Blackwood)

Information for front ride height specification is not available from manufacturer. For side to side front vehicle
lean specification, see WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .

Rear (Blackwood)

Measure vehicle rear height (driver side) from the bottom of the jounce bumper metal housing to the jounce pad
on the rear axle. See Fig. 8 . Measurement should be 3.6" (92 mm). If adjustment is necessary, see
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES .

NOTE:

On vehicles with electronic chassis controls, all systems should be functional
before attempting ride height or wheel alignment adjustment. See appropriate
ELECTRONIC article in SUSPENSION.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2002-03 WHEEL ALIGNMENT Specifications & Procedures - Blackwood & F150 Pickup

Fig. 8: Measuring Rear Ride Height (Blackwood)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Front (F150 Pickup)

To measure front ride height, subtract measurement "B" from measurement "A". See Fig. 9 . For ride height
specifications, see Fig. 10 .

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2002-03 WHEEL ALIGNMENT Specifications & Procedures - Blackwood & F150 Pickup

Fig. 9: Front Riding Height Measuring Points (F150 Pickup)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2002-03 WHEEL ALIGNMENT Specifications & Procedures - Blackwood & F150 Pickup

Fig. 10: Ride Height Specifications (F150 Pickup)

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2002-03 WHEEL ALIGNMENT Specifications & Procedures - Blackwood & F150 Pickup