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2008 Ford F-150 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Noise -> Brake Pedal Eases Down Slowly -> Brake Pedal Goes Down Fast -> Brakes Drag -> Brakes Lock Up During Light Brake Pedal Force -> Brakes Pull Or Drift -> Excessive Brake Pedal Effort -> Excessive Or Erratic Brake Pedal Travel -> Red Brake Warning Indicator Always On
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 XLT 4.2 V6 GAS
Brakes Pull Or Drift
- Tire air pressure.
- Wheel alignment.
- Brake pads, shoes or linings.
- Brake or suspension components.
Red Brake Warning Indicator Always On
- Instrument cluster.
- Warning indicator circuit.
- Parking brake.
- Brake fluid level.
Brake Pedal Goes Down Fast
- Brake fluid level.
- Air in system.
- Brake master cylinder fault.
- Normal RABS or ABS function.
Brake Pedal Eases Down Slowly
- Air in system.
- Brake master cylinder fault.
- Normal RABS or ABS function.
Brakes Lock Up During Light Brake Pedal Force
- Disc or drum brake component.
- Parking brake component...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Double Cardan -> Single Cardan, Flange Yoke -> Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 FX2 5.4 V8 GAS
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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections -> Symptom Test
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 XLT 4.2 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Refer to Fig. , for diagnostic trouble code identification.
Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector), and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Symptom Test
Refer to Fig. , for symptom test chart.
Intermittent & Poor Connections
Intermittents
Most intermittents are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring. Inspect for the following:
- Wirin...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 XL 5.4 V8 GAS
Always disconnect battery ground cable at the battery before disconnecting starter motor battery terminal lead. If a tool is shorted at the starter motor battery terminal, the tool can quickly heat enough to cause a skin burn. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove starter motor solenoid terminal cover. A protective cap or boot is provided over battery input terminal on all vehicle lines and must be reinstalled after repair. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Emission Maintenance Reminder Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 XL 4.2 V6 GAS
This lamp should light after approximately 60,000 miles of operation, Fig. . The amber lens lamp is located on the instrument panel and has the word Emissions, Emiss or EGR printed on it. After performing the required emission control maintenance, the module must be replaced or reset, depending on type of module used. On module equipped with reset feature, reset the module as follows:
- Turn ignition Off.
- On Aerostar models, the module is located under the instrument panel near the bulkhead connector.
- On Bronco, Explorer and F-Series, the module is attached to the instrument cluster to the left of ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 XL 5.4 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Remove hose from oil filter adapter hose and heater tube assembly.
- Reposition hose clamp from oil filter adapter.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from oil filter adapter...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 King Ranch 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 2008 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Ford F-150 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Diagram for 2008 Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.4 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Body Diagram for 2008 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4 V8 FLEXComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Ford F-150 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4 V8 FLEX Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Ford F-150 STX 4.2 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Ford F-150 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: COLD START FEAD HOOT - WHISTLE NOISE Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: SYNC WITH 911 ASSIST AND VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT (VHR) DEALER UPGRADE SOFTWARE Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Ford F-150 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 2008 Ford F-150 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 2008 Ford F-150 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 2008 Ford F-150 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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