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2004 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
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- Fuel Filter Replacement
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Computer Relearn Procedures -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1999-2002 -> 2003-04 -> Automatic Data Transfer -> Except 1999-2002 -> Manual Data Entry -> Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.4 V8 GAS
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Except 1999-2002
Disconnect negative battery cable for a minimum of five minutes. After clearing memory, it is required to drive vehicle a minimum of 10 miles to allow PCM time to relearn operating strategy.
1999-2002
Automatic Data Transfer
- Prior to removing old PCM, connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
- Follow scan tool manufacturers' instructions to download data from old PCM.
- Install new PCM and connect scan tool to DLC.
- Follow scan tool manufactur...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Description -> Aviator -> E-Series -> Escape & Mariner -> Excursion, F-Super Duty & Motorhome -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac -> F-150 & Mark LT -> Freestar & Monterey -> Front -> Ranger -> Rear
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.6 V8 GAS
Aviator
Front
The Aviator utilizes a dual piston front brake caliper and a single piston rear brake caliper. The caliper floats on two guide pins that are bolted to the caliper and extend into the caliper anchor, Fig. .
Rear
The rear disc brake system utilizes a single piston brake caliper. The mechanical parking brake system uses a drum in hat system within the rear brake disc, Fig. .
E-Series
Front
The disc brake caliper is a pin slider, single piston design on the E-150 models and a pin slider dual piston design on the E-250, E-350, E-450 & E-550 models, Figs. through .
Rear
E-Series veh...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 2004-06 F150
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.4 V8 GAS
The inertia switch is located be...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup 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 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Heritage 4.2 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise, then position drive belt aside.
- Disconnect alternator electrical connector.
- Position alternator B+ terminal protective boot aside, remove nut, then disconnect B+ terminal connector.
- Remove air conditioning l...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 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: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup 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 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Anti-Lock Or Rear Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ->
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Heritage 4.2 V6 GAS
Red and yellow indicator lamps are used to warn of system faults. The red lamp warns of such faults as low brake fluid level, parking brake On, system pressure differential and other system faults. The red indicator lamp will light for approximately two seconds during engine starting and should go off, unless parking brake is applied or a problem in the brake system exist. The red indicator lamp should reset after repairs to system have ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.6 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 inlet.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump inlet and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Lightning 5.4 V8 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 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine,RH Side Diagram for 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Heritage 4.2 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
4R100 Transmission w/ Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Diagram for 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Heritage 4.2 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Lightning 5.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Lightning 5.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: WHITE FLAKES COMING FROM A/C VENTS - REVISED Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: 5.4L 3V WITH DTC P030X AND/OR P0316 ACCOMPANIED BY SPARK KNOCK - REVISED Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.4 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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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