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1997 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 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Evaporator Core, Replace -> 2.3L, 3.0L & 4.0L Engines -> 5.0L Engine -> Aerostar -> Auxiliary Evaporator -> Bronco & 1996 F-Series -> Econoline -> Expedition & 1997 F-Series -> Explorer, Mountaineer & Ranger -> Front -> Rear -> Standard Evaporator -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup Super CAB 4.6 V8 GAS
Econoline
Standard Evaporator
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Disconnect and remove auxiliary battery, if equipped.
- Disconnect electrical connector and vacuum hoses from manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor.
- Disconnect evaporator outlet line from suction accumulator/drier.
- Remove screw attaching condenser to evaporator tube, then disconnect condenser to evaporator tube from inlet.
- Remove support bracket by removing bolt from fender apron extension and two screws from evaporator case.
- Remove evaporator co...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.2 V6 GAS
Refer to "Diagnosis & Testin... "
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Diesel Engines & Villager
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.4 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 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup Super CAB 4.6 V8 GAS
Front
Warning: 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 righthand kick panel 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.
- With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
- Remove the front wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove dust cap and nut from axle halfsha...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.4 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect accessory drive belt.
- Remove alternator bracket bolts.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts.
- Remove alternator from vehicle.
- Disco...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1997-2007 Expedition, F-150, Navigator, 2002 Blackwood & 2006-07 Mark LT
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup Super CAB 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 F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Severity Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.2 V6 GAS
This indicator will display the severity color of RED when low oil pressure, charging system malfunction, engine coolant overheating or door ajar problems ar...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup Super CAB 4.2 V6 GAS
- Drain cooling system.
- Remove front air deflector if necessary.
- Using a suitable fan clutch holding tool and fan clutch wrench tool remove fan blade and lefthand thread clutch.
- Disconnect and plug transmission fluid cooler ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.2 V6 GAS
- Use drive belt tensioner pulley bolt to rotate drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove drive...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Power Seats Diagram for 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup Super CAB 4.6 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
Engine Components & Connectors Diagram for 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.2 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Ford F-150 Pickup Super CAB 4.2 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
1997 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.4 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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