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1997 Ford E Super Duty CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> 1996 -> 1997 -> 1997 F-Series -> Aerostar, Explorer, Mountaineer & Ranger -> Aspire -> Auxiliary -> Bronco & F-Series -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar, Mustang & Thunderbird -> Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis -> Econoline -> Escort & Tracer -> Except Auxiliary -> Expedition -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1997 Ford E Super Duty 5.4 V8 GAS
Aerostar, Explorer, Mountaineer & Ranger
Except Auxiliary
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Aerostar, E-Series, F-Series & Ranger (RABS) -> System Service -> 1997 F-250HD & F-350 -> Aerostar -> Aerostar & 1997 Ranger -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> E-Series -> Except Aerostar & 1997 Ranger -> F-150 & F-250LD -> F-Super Duty Series -> Installation -> RABS Module -> Ranger -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensor -> Removal -> Speed Sensor Ring
Vehicle: 1997 Ford E Super Duty 6.8 V10 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Aerostar & 1997 Ranger
The RABS II master cylinder and hydraulic control unit must be bled using anti-lock brake adapter tool No. T90P-50-ALA and jumper tool No. T93T-50-ALA, or equivalents. If this procedure is not followed, air will be trapped in the hydraulic control unit and will contribute to improper brake pedal feel.
Bleed system as follows:
- Place bleed/harness switch on bleed adapter tool to bleed position.
- Turn ignition switch to On position. At this point, the red OFF indicator should turn on.
- Push motor button on the adapter down. This starts the pump moto...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Gasoline Fuel Injected Engines Except Escape, Freestar, Mariner, Monterey, Villager, 2005-06 Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer, 2005-06 Expedition & Navigator & 2004-06 F150 & Mark LT
Vehicle: 1997 Ford E Super Duty 6.8 V10 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 ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Three Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 1997 Ford E Super Duty 5.4 V8 GAS
One Piece Driveshaft
- Raise and support vehicle.
- To maintain driveline balance, index-mark driveshaft flange yoke and pinion flange.
- Index-mark driveshaft yoke and transmission tailshaft. Do not allow output shaft to turn.
- Remove four bolts.
- Disconnect driveshaft flange yoke from pinion flange, using a suitable tool as shown. Driveshaft flange yoke fits tightly on pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect yoke from flange. Pry only in area shown, with a suitable tool, to disconnect yoke from flange.
- Lower driveshaft and slide it off outp...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford E Super Duty 7.3 V8 DIESEL
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect starter motor electrical connectors.
- Remove B+ and S nuts.
- Remove battery cable.
- Remove starter solenoid wire.
- Remove starter motor ground cable nut and starter motor ground cable.
- ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Charge System Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1997 Ford E Super Duty 7.3 V8 DIESEL
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 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Ford E Super Duty 6.8 V10 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 inlet.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water inlet and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedur...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford E Super Duty 6.8 V10 GAS
- Rotate drive belt tensioner counterclockwise, using a 1/2 square hole in drive belt tensioner pull...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Ford E Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Ford E Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Ford E Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: SAFETY RECALL - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1997 Ford E Super Duty 5.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 1997 Ford E Super Duty 5.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Ford E Super Duty 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 1997 Ford E Super Duty 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 1997 Ford E Super Duty 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 1997 Ford E Super Duty 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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