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1996 Ford F-150 Pickup CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Charging System -> Avenger, Colt, Stealth, Summit & Talon -> Breeze, Cirrus, Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, New Yorker, Sebring, Stratus & Vision -> Cherokee, Dakota, Full Size Pickups & Vans, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> DaimlerChrysler Corp. -> Ford Motor Co. -> General Motors -> Minivans -> Neon
Vehicle: 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.9 L6 GAS
DaimlerChrysler Corp.
Breeze, Cirrus, Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, New Yorker, Sebring, Stratus & Vision
- Connect suitable pressure gauge or reclaim/recycle equipment to discharge side of compressor, then attach clamp-on thermocouple part No. P.S.E. 66-324-0014, 80PK-1A or equivalent, to liquid line as shown in Fig. It must be attached as close to condenser as possible to read liquid line temperature.
- With transaxle in Park and engine idling at 700 RPM, set air conditioning controls as follows:
- Set A/C control to outside air.
- Set pa...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.9 L6 BI-FUEL
Bleed primary and secondary hydraulic brake systems separately, bleeding the longest line first on each system. Do not allow reservoir to run dry during bleeding operation. Never reuse fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system.
- Loosen master cylinder to hydraulic line nuts and wrap shop cloths around tubing below fitting to absorb escaping brake fluid.
- Depress brake pedal slowly forcing air trapped in master cylinder out at fitting.
- Hold pedal down and tighten fittings, then release brake pedal. Releasing brake pedal before fittings are tightened will allow air to en...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Diesel Engines & Villager
Vehicle: 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.0 V8 GAS
The fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. This residual pressure must be relieved before servicing the fuel system. To avoid injury or fire, release pressure from the fuel system before disconnecting any fuel line.
The fuel system pressure must be relieved prior to disconnecting fuel lines to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more while it relearns its adaptive strategy.
On model...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Double Cardan -> Single Cardan, Flange Yoke -> Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Vehicle: 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.9 L6 BI-FUEL
Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Disassemble
Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the shaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing shaft failure during vehicle operation. Place the shaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube. If components are not marked and installed incorrectly, driveline imbalance can occur.
- Index-mark the shaft components.
- Remove and discard all four snap rings.
- Clamp bearing cup removal tool No. 205-086 or equivalent in a vise.
- If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup t...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup Super CAB 5.0 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle, if required.
- Disconnect electrical connector or solenoid relay wire from starter motor.
- Remove starter motor attach...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Charge System Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.8 V8 GAS
The charge system warning indicator lamps are used to warn of no alternator output. When ignition switch contacts are closed, current flows through charge indicator and pa...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup Super CAB 5.8 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump connection.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump connection and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Automatic Tension -> Manual Tension
Vehicle: 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.8 V8 GAS
Automatic Tension
- Install suitable 5/16 inch closed end wrench on tensioner pulley bolt, then lift tensioner arm away from belt. Do not use socket and ratchet.
- Remove belt, slowly release tensioner. Do not allow tensioner to snap back, as damage may result.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Manual Tension
- Loosen accessory adjustment bolt and pivot bolt.
- Remove belt.
- Reverse procedure to install, adjust belt tension as follows:
- Lo...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 I/P Components Diagram for 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.9 L6 BI-FUELComponents on diagram: |
 Body Components Diagram for 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.8 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup Super CAB 4.9 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: SAFETY RECALL - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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