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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> WATER PUMP, REPLACE -> 2.0L/4-122 & 2.3L/4-140 Engines -> 2.9L/V6-179 & 3.0L/V6-182 Engines -> 3.0L/V6-182 Engine -> 4.0L/V6-244 Engine -> 4.9L/6-300 Engine -> 5.0L/V8-302 & 5.8L/V8-351 Engines -> 7.3L/V8-445 Diesel Engine -> 7.5L/V8-460 Engine -> AEROSTAR -> BRONCO & F SERIES -> ECONOLINE -> EXPLORER & RANGER -> VILLAGER
Vehicle: 1992 Ford F-150 Pickup Super CAB 5.0 V8 GAS

All water pumps have a sealed bearing integral with the water pump shaft. The bearing requires no lubrication. A bleed hole in the pump housing allows water that may leak past the seal to be thrown out by the slinger. This is not a lubrication hole. If the pump is damaged and requires repair, it must be replaced as an assembly.

BRONCO & F SERIES

4.9L/6-300 Engine
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system, then remove drive belt.
  • On models equipped with A/C, remove A/C compressor drive belt.
  • On all models, remove fan an...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Aerostar, Explorer & Ranger -> Brake Bleeding -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 1993 Ford F-150 Pickup Super CAB 5.8 V8 GAS

Brake Linings

Remove both front wheels and inspect the brake discs, calipers and linings. (Wheel bearings should be inspected at this time and repacked if necessary).

Do not get any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that both front wheel sets be replaced whenever a respective shoe and lining is worn or damaged. Inspect and, if necessary, replace rear brake linings also.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

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

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 2004-06 F150 & Mark LT
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.4 V8 GAS

Refer to...

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

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

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Double Cardan -> Single Cardan, Flange Yoke -> Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Lightning 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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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

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

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Ford F-150 Pickup Lightning 5.4 V8 GAS

  • Remove 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 solenoid terminal cover.
  • Disconnect starter motor electrical connections.
  • Remove starter motor ground cable and nut.
  • R...

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

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford F-150 Pickup 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: 2001 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.2 V6 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 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

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

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Anti-Lock Or Rear Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ->
Vehicle: 1991 Ford F-150 Pickup Super CAB 5.0 V8 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 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

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

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Ford F-150 Pickup 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 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Automatic Tension -> Manual Tension
Vehicle: 1996 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.0 V8 GAS

Automatic Tension

  • Install suitable 5/16 inch closed end wrench on tensioner pulley bolt, then lift tensioner arm away from belt. Do not use socket and ratchet.
  • Remove belt, slowly release tensioner. Do not allow tensioner to snap back, as damage may result.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Manual Tension

  • Loosen accessory adjustment bolt and pivot bolt.
  • Remove belt.
  • Reverse procedure to install, adjust belt tension as follows:
    • Lo...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

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

Engine Components & Connectors Diagram for 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup  4.6 V8 GASEngine Components & Connectors Diagram for 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Right Front Wheel 4WABS Sensor
  • Starter Motor Relay
  • Left Headlamp
  • Left Fog Lamp
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • Body Components & Connectors Diagram for 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup Super CAB 4.6 V8 GASBody Components & Connectors Diagram for 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup Super CAB 4.6 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump
  • Power Mirror Switch
  • LH Rear Speaker
  • RH Rear Speaker
  • LH Door Speaker
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

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

    2002 Ford F-150 Pickup  4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Interior Lamp
  • LH Side Rail Lamp
  • 2003 Ford F-150 Pickup HARLEY-DAVIDSON Edition 5.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Ford F-150 Pickup HARLEY-DAVIDSON Edition 5.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Door Lock Switch, Driver Side
  • Door Lock Switch, Passenger Side
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: A/C - IDENT OF NON-APPROVED REFRIGERANTS - REV
    Vehicle: 1985 Ford F-150 Pickup Super CAB 4.9 L6 LPG

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: INADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK
    Vehicle: 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup Lightning 5.4 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Brakes, Power Brakes, Traction Control
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

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