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Ford CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford 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 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Compressor Service -> Compressor Clutch Service -> 10P13 & FS-10 -> Clutch Field Coil, Replace -> Clutch Hub & Pulley, Replace -> FS-10 & 10P13 -> Installation -> Panasonic -> Removal -> SD-7H15
Vehicle: 1997 Ford F-250 Pickup Super CAB 4.6 V8 GAS
Clutch Hub & Pulley, Replace
10P13 & FS-10
Removal
- Holding clutch plate with a suitable spanner wrench, Figs. and , remove clutch hub retaining nut or bolt, Figs. and .
- On models where clutch plate is retained with a nut, remove clutch hub and shims from compressor shaft using hub remover tool No. T80L-19703-B, or equivalent, Fig. .
- On models where clutch plate is retained by a bolt, lift assembly and shims from compressor. If necessary, thread a suitable bolt into clutch plate hub to break hub free of shaft, Fig. . ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Ford cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> Expedition, Explorer, E-150, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger -> Inspection -> Adjuster Mechanism -> Backing Plate -> Brake Drums -> Brake Linings & Springs -> Parking Brake Cable
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Ranger Super 4.0 V6 GAS
Brake Drums
Any time brake drums are removed for brake service, braking surface diameter should be checked with a suitable micrometer at several points to determine if they are within the safe oversize limit stamped on the brake drum outer surface. If braking surface diameter exceeds specifications, the drum must be replaced. If braking surface diameter is within specifications, drums should be cleaned and inspected for cracks, scores, deep grooves, taper, out of round and heat spotting. If drums are cracked or heat spotted, they must be replaced.
Minor scores should be removed with sa...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1991-98 Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport Trac & Mountaineer
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS
Th...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Ford cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Single Cardan, Flange Yoke -> Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Vehicle: 1990 Ford E-150 Econoline Super 4.9 L6 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 Ford 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 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> TPMS Sensor -> TPMS Sensor Strap & Cradle
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape Limited 3.0 V6 GAS
TPMS Sensor
Removal
Tire pressure sensors are manufactured in multiple colors based on their application. When installing a new sensor, make sure the color of the sensor being installed matches the color of the sensor that was removed. The different colored sensors are not interchangeable, Fig. .
- Loosen the wheel and tire assembly lug nuts.
- Raise and support the vehicle with jack stands.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
- Position the wheel and tire assembly on a suitable tire changing machine as follows:
- On a paddle type tire machine, position the valve step at 12 o'clock or 6 ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace -> Dual Alternators -> Single Alternator
Vehicle: 2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty XLT 6.0 V8 DIESEL
Single Alternator
This procedure also applies to primary alternator of the dual alternator system.
- Disconnect ground cables for dual batteries. Ground path is through the frame.
- Remove bolt and position MAP sensor aside.
- Remove ground strap bolt at bulkhead and position ground strap aside.
- Remove bolts and position power steering fluid reservoir bracket aside.
- Remove bolts and position cowl wiring harness aside.
- Remove bracket screws from charge air cooler tube bracket.
- Remove stud nuts and CAC tube bracket.
- Loosen clamps and remove CAC tube.
- Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner cloc...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2002-05 Thunderbird & 2005-09 Mustang
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR 5.4 V8 GAS
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.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the lefthand and righthand cowl trim pieces.
- Note position of wiper blades on windshield.
- Remove the wiper arm nut covers, then the nuts and wiper arms.
- Remove the pin type retainers attaching the cowl cover to the cowl, Fig. .
- Release the righthand corner of the cabin air filter by pushing on the retaining cl...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Ford AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Ranger 2.3 L4 GAS
This system is used to indicate a low engine oil level condition. The lamp should light during engine starting. If oil level is sufficient, the lamp should go off when engine is operating. If oil level is low the...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Ford E-350 Econoline Super Wagon 7.5 V8 GAS
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by removing radiator cap and opening draincock located at the lower rear corner of the radiator tank.
- Remove rubber radiator overflow hose from radiator coolant recovery reservoir and disconnect it from radiator, Fig. .
- Remove fan shroud attaching bolts.
- Lift fan shroud back and drape it on fan.
- Loosen upper and lower hose clamps at radiator and remove upper radiator hose ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 GAS
- Lift or rotate automatic tensioner.
- Remove old belt.
- I...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Ford AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Ford cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Transmission w/o Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Cooler Diagram for 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup Lightning 5.4 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Transmission Diagram for 2008 Ford E-350 Super Duty 6.0 V8 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Ford AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Ford cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1986 Ford Escort LX 2.0 L4 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2006 Ford E-350 Super Duty XL 5.4 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Ford AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Ford cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: A/C COMPRESSOR - OPERATION/TESTING/SERVICING (4 CYL) Vehicle: 1985 Ford LTD 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS - REVISED Vehicle: 1999 Ford F-550 Super Duty Pickup 7.3 V8 DIESEL Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Ford AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Ford 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 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 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 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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