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1997 Ford Aerostar 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 1997 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Control Assembly, Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Aerostar -> Bronco & 1996 F-Series -> Econoline -> Expedition & 1997 F-Series -> Explorer, Mountaineer & Ranger -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS
Econoline
1996
- Remove instrument panel trim.
- Remove screws retaining control assembly to mounting bracket, then carefully remove A/C control panel.
- Disconnect control cables, wiring connectors and vacuum harness from control assembly, Fig. .
- Reverse procedure to install.
1997
- Remove center trim panel, then three control assembly mounting bolts.
- Disconnect vacuum harness and electrical connectors, then remove control assembly from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Bronco & 1996 F-Ser...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS
Ref...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Diesel Engines & Villager
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 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 1997 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Double Cardan -> Single Cardan, Flange Yoke -> Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 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 1997 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove ice shield.
- Remove engine air cleaner intake tube.
- Disconnect alternator wiring at voltage regulator.
- Remove attaching nut and wire from alternator output terminal.
- Remove wiring connector bracket.
- Loosen drive belt tensioner and remove drive belt.
- Remove alterna...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Electronic Throttle Control ->
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 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 1997 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 GAS
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
- Remove rubber radiator overflow hose.
- Remove fan using a suitable tool, then remove fan and shroud.
- Remove upper and lower radiator hoses from radiator.
- On models equipped with automatic transmis...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS
- Loosen adjustment and pivot bolts.
- On models equipped with automatic tensioners,lift tensioner by rotating it counterclockwise.
- On all models, remove old belts.
- Install new belts, ensure proper belt groove contact.
- On models less automatic tensioners, adjust belt tension as follows:
- Install a suitable belt tension gauge tool, ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Body Diagram for 1997 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 I/P & Cowl Panels Diagram for 1997 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 Ford Aerostar 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Ford Aerostar cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 1997 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1997 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Ford Aerostar AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Ford Aerostar 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 1997 Ford Aerostar 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 1997 Ford Aerostar 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 1997 Ford Aerostar 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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