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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Ford F-150 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Adjustments -> E-Series, Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150, F-Super Duty, Mark LT, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Pushrod -> Ranger
Vehicle: 2005 Ford F-150 XLT 4.2 V6 GAS

Pushrod

E-Series, Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150, F-Super Duty, Mark LT, Mountaineer & Navigator
  • On Expedition, F-150, Mark LT and Navigator models, adjust brake booster to master cylinder pushrod length to .980-.995 inch, Fig. .
  • On Explorer, Explorer Sport and Sport/Trac and Mountaineer models, adjust brake ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford F-150 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 2004-06 F150 & Mark LT -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 Ford F-150 XL 4.2 V6 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every 3...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Ford F-150 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS

Front

  • With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
  • Remove the front wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove dust cap and nut from axle halfshaft.
  • Remove upper ball joint nut and separate ball joint from steering knuckle.
  • Remove wheel end retaining bolts from CV shaft.
  • Remove CV shaft flange retaining...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Ford F-150 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Relearn Procedures -> TPMS Sensor Activation -> TPMS Sensor Training
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 XL 5.4 V8 FLEX

TPMS Sensor Activation

To conserve battery power, the TPMS sensors will go into a sleep mode after approximately 30 minutes of inactivity. The sensors will not transmit tire pressure information while in sleep mode. The sensors must be activated to transmit the latest tire pressure information.

  • Place the ignition switch in the On position.
  • Position Ford TPMS activation tool, or equivalent, against the LF tire side wall 180° from the valve stem.
  • The TPMS activation tool will flash a green light and sound a beep for each successful response from a TPMS sensor.
  • Press the TPMS activat...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford F-150 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Ford F-150 XL 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • On models equipped with air suspension, turn air suspension switch to off position.
  • On all models, raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove starter terminal cover, then solenoid S terminal retaining nut and electrical connector.
  • Remove battery ground cable reta...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford F-150 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1997-2007 Expedition, F-150, Navigator, 2002 Blackwood & 2006-07 Mark LT
Vehicle: 2005 Ford F-150 STX 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 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford F-150 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Check Engine Lamp -> 1998-2006 EEC-V -> Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Reset & PCM Reset Less Electronic Tester -> PCM Reset Using Generic Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2005 Ford F-150 STX 4.2 V6 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After engine starts, the lamp should go off, unless a fault condition is detected by the EEC-V system. If the lamp remains On or starts to blink, a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the PCM. Following diagnosis and repair, the Check Engine/MIL lamp will automatically reset when stored diagnostic trouble codes are cleared from PCM memory. The PCM reset procedure allows the scan tool to command the PCM to clear all diagnostic trouble codes.

A temporary fault such as running out of fuel, poor quality or water in fuel or loose...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford F-150 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2007 Ford F-150 XLT 4.2 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater tube assembly.
  • Remove hose from heater tube assembly.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford F-150 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 XLT 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 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Ford F-150 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Body Diagram for 2008 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4 V8 GASBody Diagram for 2008 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Exterior Mirror Cover
  • Trailer Tow Turn Lamp
  • Trailer Tow Turn Lamp Electrical Connector
  • Wheel Speed Sensor Diagram for 2008 Ford F-150 XL 5.4 V8 FLEXWheel Speed Sensor Diagram for 2008 Ford F-150 XL 5.4 V8 FLEX

    Components on diagram:
  • Wheel Speed Sensor
  • Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Ford F-150 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2006 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Memory Set Switch
  • Driver Seat Module
  • Seat Adjust Switch Driver Side Front
  • 2008 Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.4 V8 FLEX Wiring Diagram2008 Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.4 V8 FLEX Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Powertrain Control Module Power Relay
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Coil On Plug 8
  • Ignition Transformer Capacitor
  • Coil On Plug 4
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Ford F-150 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SERVICE WIRE HARNESS REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2006 Ford F-150 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Edition 5.4 V8 FLEX

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: WATER LEAK - ROOF OPENING PANEL DURING HIGH PRESSURE CAR WASH
    Vehicle: 2006 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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