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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+
Air Bag System Precautions -> Ford Motor Co. -> Disarming -> 1990-91 -> 1990-92 -> 1991-92 -> 1992-93 -> 1992-94 -> 1992-96 -> 1993 -> 1993-94 -> 1993-95 -> 1994 -> 1994-95 -> 1994-97 -> 1995-2000 -> 1995-2004 -> 1995-96 -> 1995-97 -> 1995-98 -> 1996-97 -> 1996-99 -> 1997-2000 -> 1997-2001 -> 1997-2004 -> 1997-99 -> 1998 -> 1998-2000 -> 1998-2002 -> 1999-2000 -> 1999-2001 -> 1999-2002 -> 1999-2004 -> 2000 -> 2000-01 -> 2000-04 -> 2001-02 -> 2001-03 -> 2001-04 -> 2002-03 -> 2002-04 -> 2004 -> Aerostar & Bronco -> Aspire -> Aviator -> Blackwood, Expedition & Navigator -> Built After February 2002 -> Built Before March 2002 -> Capri -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Marauder -> Econoline -> Escape -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Excursion -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport & Sport Trac -> F Series -> Focus -> Freestar & Monterey -> Light Trucks & Vans -> LS -> Mark VII -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Passenger Cars -> Probe -> Ranger -> Sable & Taurus -> Tempo & Topaz -> Thunderbird -> Town Car -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1993 Ford F-350 Pickup 7.3 V8 DIESEL
Passenger Cars
Prior to disconnecting battery, record preset radio frequencies.
After the battery has been disconnected and connected again, abnormal drive conditions may be present while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.
Aspire
- Disconnect battery ground cable and isolate.
- Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
- Remove four driver's side air bag module mounting bolts.
- Disconnect driver's side air bag module...
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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 -> Type 3 -> Inspection
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 GAS
- Inspect components for damage and unusual wear. Replace as necessary.
- Inspect wheel cylinders. Boots which are torn, cut, or heat damaged indicate need for wheel cylinder replacement. Fluid spilling from boot center hole, or wetness around wheel cylinder ends indicates cup leakage and need for wheel cylinder replacement. A small amount of fluid is always present and is considered normal, acting as lubr...
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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 Filter Replacement -> Except Diesel Engines & Villager
Vehicle: 1991 Ford F-250 Pickup 5.8 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 has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more while it relearns its adaptive strategy.
On model...
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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 -> Double Cardan -> Single Cardan, Flange Yoke -> Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Vehicle: 1992 Ford F-350 Pickup 5.8 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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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: 2007 Ford Expedition EL Limited 5.4 V8 GAS
The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor 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 30 seconds when the vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph. The...
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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. -> 1997-2007 Expedition, F-150, Navigator, 2002 Blackwood & 2006-07 Mark LT
Vehicle: 2007 Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.4 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 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. Cars -> Electronic Throttle Control ->
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Tempo LX 2.3 L4 GAS
Electronic throttle displays when the system has malfunctioned and the engine has defaulted to a limp-home operation. On vehicles equipped with ...
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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: 1992 Ford Taurus LX 3.8 V6 GAS
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Disconnect radiator overflow hose.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove fan shroud mounting screws, then disconnect cooling fan wiring and remove fan and shroud.
- Loosen clamps, then remove radiator hoses.
- On models with automatic transaxle, disconnect oil cooler lines.
- On all models, remove upper radiator retaining screws and brackets.
- Tilt radiator rearward until it clears radiator support, then lift radiator from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Ensure...
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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 -> Automatic Tension -> Manual Tension
Vehicle: 1993 Ford E-350 Econoline Super Wagon 7.5 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 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Ford cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 In Footwell Diagram for 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.4 V8 CNGComponents on diagram: |
 HVAC Components Diagram for 2003 Ford F-450 Super Duty Pickup 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.
 2008 Ford F-150 XL 5.4 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Ford F-350 Super Duty FX4 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: SEAL ASS'Y-MOON ROOF NOISE/WATER LEAK FIX *87-19-01 Vehicle: 1987 Ford Taurus L 2.5 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: RADIO - WHINE/BUZZ NOISE - ELEC FUEL PUMP INTERFERES Vehicle: 1988 Ford Bronco II 2.9 V6 GAS 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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