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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+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Pressure Relief Valve, Replace -> 2.5L & 3.0L Engines -> Escape -> Excursion, Explorer, F-Super Duty & Mountaineer -> F-150 -> Ranger
Vehicle: 2001 Ford E-150 Econoline 5.4 V8 GAS
Escape
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove righthand splash shield.
- On models equipped with engine block heater, disconnect engine block heater electrical connector.
- On models equipped with 3.0L engine, remove mounting bolt and disconnect manifold and tube assembly. Cap or plug lines and openings.
- On all models, remove pressure relief valve.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Install new O-ring lubricated with suitable refrigerant oil.
- Torque manifo...
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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+.
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: 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty Pickup 6.0 V8 DIESEL
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 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 Pressure Relief -> Gasoline Fuel Injected Engines Except Escape, Freestar, Mariner, Monterey, Villager, 2005-06 Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer, 2005-06 Expedition & Navigator & 2004-06 F150 & Mark LT
Vehicle: 1992 Ford F-350 Pickup Super CAB 7.5 V8 GAS
The fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. This residual pressure must be relieved before servicing the fuel system. To avoid injury or fire, release pressure from the fuel system before disconnecting any fuel line.
The fuel system pressure must be relieved prior to disconnecting fuel lines to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery ...
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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+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2005 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4 V8 GAS
Front
Warning: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the righthand kick panel area. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.
- With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
- Remove the front wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove dust cap and nut from axle halfsha...
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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+.
Description
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Ranger XL 2.3 L4 GAS
The Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) system has the ability to monitor the air pressure of all five tires. The tire-mounted pressure sensors transmit signals to the TPMS module by using the valve stem as an antenna. These transmissions are sent approximately every 60 seconds when the vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph. T...
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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
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escort 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Disconnect H02 sensor harness clip from alternator bracket.
- Remove air conditioning line bracket bolt.
- Remove power steering pressure line bracket bolts.
- Remove alternator bracket bolts.
- Position alternator bracket aside
- Remove alternator mounting bolts, then position alternator aside.
- Disconnect alternator ele...
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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. -> 2000-07 Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Taurus 3.0 V6 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 righthand cowl vent screen, Fig. .
- Remove the water shield retaining screws, then the shield, Fig. .
- Rem...
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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 -> Check Engine Lamp -> 1998-2006 EEC-V -> Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Reset & PCM Reset Less Electronic Tester -> PCM Reset Using Generic Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2001 Ford E-250 Econoline 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 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Focus SVT 2.0 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine.
- Remove hose from engine.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
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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: 2007 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 6.8 V10 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 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Ford cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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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.
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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+.
Document: REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID / INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR - REVISED Vehicle: 2002 Ford Focus SE 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) TANK INSPECTION Vehicle: 1996 Ford Crown Victoria S 4.6 V8 CNG Auto Systems: |
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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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