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1997 Ford Expedition 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 1997 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Cooling System Bleed -> 1997 Expedition, Econoline & F-Series -> Aerostar, Explorer & Ranger -> Bronco, 1996 Econoline & F-Series -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Expedition 5.4 V8 GAS
Bronco, 1996 Econoline & F-Series
Disconnect heater outlet hose at water pump to bleed air from the system. When coolant begins to flow, reconnect heater hose. Start engine and allow to warm up. Shut engine off and allow system to cool. Remove radiator cap and fill with coolant as needed.
1997 Expedition, Econoline & F-Series
Fill cooling system with a 50/50 mixture of coolant and water, then place heater temperature selector in the maximum heat position. Start engine and allow vehicle to warm up. Add coolant, as required, to maintain coolant at the f...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> Expedition, Explorer, E-150, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger -> Brake Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Expedition 4.6 V8 GAS
Removal
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove brake drum. If brake drum will not come off, proceed as follows:
- Remove rubber plug from adjuster hole.
- Insert suitable screwdriver and brake adjustment tool No. D81L-1103-C, or equivalent.
- Disconnect brake shoe adjusting lever and loosen brake adjuster screw .
- Inspect wheel cylinders for signs of leakage. If evidence of leakage is present, service cylinders as required.
- Install brake cylinder clamp tool No. D81L-1103-B, or equivalent, over ends of wheel cylinder.
- Disconnect adjusting lever from adjusting screw...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> Blackwood, 1997-03 F150, 1997-06 F250LD, Expedition & Navigator
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Expedition 4.6 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Expedition 4.6 V8 GAS
Front
The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the rear jack storage area. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on a hoist.
- Remove front driveshaft shield.
- Index-mark front flange and pinion ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Expedition 4.6 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
- Remove alternator mounting...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1997-2007 Expedition, F-150, Navigator, 2002 Blackwood & 2006-07 Mark LT
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Expedition 4.6 V8 GAS
On these models, the cabin air filter is an option.
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- From under passenger side of the instrument panel behind the glove compartment, remove the cabin air filter cover to the bottom of the heater plenu...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Expedition 4.6 V8 GAS
This system is used to indicate a low engine oil level condition. The lamp should light during engine starting. If oil level is sufficient, the lamp should go off when engine is operating. If oil level is low the...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Expedition 5.4 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at water outlet adapter.
- Remove hose from water outlet adapter.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse p...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Expedition 5.4 V8 GAS
- Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Ford Expedition cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Instrument Panel Diagram for 1997 Ford Expedition 4.6 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
Body Diagram for 1997 Ford Expedition 4.6 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Ford Expedition cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Ford Expedition 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
1997 Ford Expedition 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Ford Expedition cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Ford Expedition AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Ford Expedition 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 Expedition 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 Expedition 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 Expedition 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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