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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 -> Heater Core, Replace -> Aerostar -> Auxiliary -> Bronco & 1996 F-Series -> Econoline -> Expedition & 1997 F-Series -> Explorer, Mountaineer & Ranger -> Front -> Rear -> Standard -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup Super CAB 5.4 V8 GAS
Econoline
Standard
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Disconnect and plug inlet and outlet hoses from heater core.
- Remove screws retaining panel to underside of instrument panel, then the panel.
- Remove heater core cover attaching screws and the heater core cover.
- Remove screw and retaining bracket from bottom of heater core, then slide core and seal from case.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Auxiliary
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove rear bench seats, if equipped.
- Remove le...
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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 -> Adjustments -> 1997 F-Super Duty -> E-Super Duty -> Expedition, Explorer, Navigator, Mountaineer & F-250LD -> Parking Brake -> Rear Disc -> Transmission Mounted -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup Super CAB 5.4 V8 GAS
Parking Brake
Expedition, Explorer, Navigator, Mountaineer & F-250LD
Rear Disc
- Remove rear disc brake rotor as outlined in "Rotor, Replace".
- Using brake adjustment gauge tool No. D81L-1103-A, or equivalent, to measure inside diameter of parking brake drum, Fig. .
- Using parking brake adjuster screw, adjust parking brake shoe to .020 inch (.508 mm) less than drum measurement, Fig. .
- Reverse procedure to install.
1997 F-Super Duty
Transmission Mounted
- Place transmission in neutral position and release parking brake, then raise and support vehicle.
- Loosen parking brake adjusting clevis locknut sev...
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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 -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1998-06 Expedition, F250LD, Navigator & 1998-2003 F150 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.4 V8 BI-FUEL
Normal Servic...
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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, Replace -> Front -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Three Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 1994 Ford F-150 Pickup Super CAB 5.8 V8 GAS
Front
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Index-mark front driveshaft to front axle flange and at transfer case flange.
- Remove and discard bolts and U-joint retainers.
- Remove and discard four flange bolts.
- Compress and separate front driveshaft from front axle, then separate driveshaft from transfer case. Wrap electrical tape around the bearing cups to prevent them from falling off the U-joint spider.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque flange bolts to 30 ft. lbs.
- Torque U-joint retainer bolts to 16 ft. lbs.
Rear
One Piece Driveshaft
- Raise and support vehicle.
- To maint...
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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: 2003 Ford F-150 Pickup HARLEY-DAVIDSON Edition 5.4 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 ...
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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: 1997 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 -> Emission Maintenance Reminder Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.4 V8 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 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+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2000 Ford F-150 Pickup Lightning 5.4 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.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
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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 4.9 L6 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+.
Body Diagram for 2000 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.4 V8 BI-FUELComponents on diagram: |
Body Components Diagram for 1991 Ford F-150 Pickup Super CAB 5.8 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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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.
2001 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.2 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
2003 Ford F-150 Pickup Lightning 5.4 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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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+.
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Document: NOISE - POWER STEERING - PURGE AIR PROCEDURE - REV Vehicle: 1991 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.8 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: A/C - REFRIGERANT LOSS THROUGH HIGH PRESSURE VALVE Vehicle: 1987 Ford F-150 Pickup Super CAB 5.8 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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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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