Target Audience:
Do-it-yourself owners and experienced mechanics
Value Proposition:
Inexpensive way to keep vehicle working properly, direct alternative to expensive paper manuals
Delivery Method:
Instant download upon payment completion
Content Highlight:
Hundreds of pages with photos and illustrations for every repair procedure
Disassembly And Assembly:
Yes
Depth:
Complete factory-level repair and service procedures
Detail Level:
Step-by-step instructions, detailed substeps, photos, illustrations, and diagrams
Engine Options:
Likely includes 2.3L Duratec and potentially 3.0L Vulcan (Ford sourced for North America)
Horsepower Range:
Typically 140-150 HP for 2.3L, 150-155 HP for 3.0L
Torque Range:
Typically 150-155 lb-ft for 2.3L, 180-185 lb-ft for 3.0L
Fuel Delivery:
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Timing System:
Likely belt-driven for 2.3L Duratec, chain-driven for 3.0L Vulcan
Body Styles:
Regular Cab, Extended Cab
Bed Lengths:
Short bed, Long bed configurations
Curb Weight Range:
Approx. 3,500 - 4,500 lbs (depending on configuration)
Payload Capacity Range:
Approx. 1,000 - 1,500 lbs
NHTSA Front Impact Driver:
Likely 4-star rating (based on similar era trucks)
NHTSA Front Impact Passenger:
Likely 4-star rating (based on similar era trucks)
ABS:
Available Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Airbags:
Driver and passenger airbags standard
Seatbelts:
Three-point seat belts
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 5,000 to 7,500 miles or 6 months, depending on oil type and driving conditions
Tire Rotation Interval:
Every 5,000 to 7,500 miles
Engine Coolant Flush:
Typically every 30,000 to 50,000 miles or 3 years
Transmission Fluid Change:
Automatic: 30,000 to 50,000 miles; Manual: Check as needed, typically much longer intervals
Engine Oil Type:
Likely SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic blend or full synthetic, depending on engine variant and climate.
Coolant Type:
Likely HOAT (Hybrid Organic Acid Technology) or OAT (Organic Acid Technology) type coolant, usually orange or pink.
Transmission Fluid Type Auto:
Likely MERCON V or equivalent
Transmission Fluid Type Manual:
GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil, specific viscosity dependent on transmission type
Common Engine Issues:
Potential for intake manifold gasket leaks on some Duratec engines, spark plug blow-out on early 3.0L Vulcan engines (less common in later years).
Common Drivetrain Issues:
U-joint wear, differential leaks, transfer case issues on 4WD models.
Common Suspension Issues:
Ball joint wear, shock absorber failure.
Common Brake Issues:
Warped rotors, worn brake pads.
Mazda Truck Lineage:
Part of Mazda's history of compact and mid-size trucks, often shared platform with Ford Ranger
Uf Generation:
The 2003 model is part of the second generation (UF) of the Mazda B-Series, produced from 1998-2009, which was largely a rebadged Ford Ranger.
Manufacturing Location:
Typically manufactured in North America (USA and Mexico) due to its shared platform with the Ford Ranger.
