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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Description -> E-Series -> Edge & MKX -> Escape & Mariner -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac -> F-150 & Mark LT -> F-Super Duty & Motorhome -> Freestar & Monterey -> Front -> Ranger -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty FX4 6.4 V8 DIESEL

Edge & MKX

Front

When mechanical force is applied by the driver to the brake pedal, the force is converted into hydraulic pressure by the master cylinder. The hydraulic force is directed to the front disc brake calipers and transferred to the brake pads. The brake pads are then forced against the brake friction surfaces by the brake caliper pistons. The friction of the brake pads on the brake disc causes the slowing of wheel rotation and the vehicle. Fig. .

Rear

When mechanical force is applied by the driver to the brake pedal, the force is converted into hydraulic pressure by the maste...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Three Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 6.4 V8 DIESEL

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 82 ft. lbs.
    • Torque U-joint retainer bolts to 26 ft. lbs.

Rear

One Piece Driveshaft
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • To maint...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections -> Symptom Test
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty King Ranch 6.8 V10 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification

Refer to Fig. , for diagnostic trouble code identification.

Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector), and follow manufacturer's instructions.

Symptom Test

Refer to Fig. , for symptom test chart.

Intermittent & Poor Connections

Intermittents

Most intermittents are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring. Inspect for the following:

  • Wirin...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty HARLEY-DAVIDSON Edition 6.4 V8 DIESEL

Before carrying out maintenance on the starting system, disconnect the battery ground cable from the frame to completely isolate the starter from the dual frame-mounted batteries. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

  • Disconnect ground cables for dual batteries. Ground path is through the frame.
  • Remove nut and position cable bracket aside.
  • Remove starter solenoid protective cap.
  • Disconnect starter...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty FX4 5.4 V8 GAS

The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the On position as a bulb check. If the lamp remains...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty King Ranch 6.8 V10 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater tube assembly.
  • Remove hose from heater tube assembly.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty King Ranch 6.4 V8 DIESEL

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove righthand charge air cooler (CAC) tube.
  • Remove cooling fan upper shroud.
  • Position fan to access accessory drive belt tensioner.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensi...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Door Diagram for 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 6.4 V8 DIESELDoor Diagram for 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL 6.4 V8 DIESEL

Components on diagram:
  • Seat Memory Switch
  • Seat Memory Switch Connector
  • Seat Switch Level
    • Transmission Diagram for 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.4 V8 DIESELTransmission Diagram for 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.4 V8 DIESEL

    Components on diagram:
  • TSS Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty FX4 6.8 V10 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty FX4 6.8 V10 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Traction Control Switch
  • Brake Pressure Switch
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Brake Pedal Position Switch
    • 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty King Ranch 6.4 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty King Ranch 6.4 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Parking Aid Disable Switch
  • Parking Aid Module
  • Parking Aid Speaker
  • Outer Right Parking Aid Sensor
  • Inner Left Parking Aid Sensor

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: 6.4L Diesel Engine - Lacks Power, Leaks Fluid From Exhaust Pipe, Abnormal Tailpipe Sediment, White Smoke, Exhaust Smell and MIL ON
    Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.4 V8 DIESEL

    Symptoms:
  • Abnormal Smoke, Fumes
  • Driveability
  • Odors

    • Auto Systems:
  • Diesel Engines
    • Document: 6.4L Diesel - Cold Weather Belt Chirp
    Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT 6.4 V8 DIESEL

    Symptoms:
  • Noise

    • Auto Systems:
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty 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 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty 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 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty 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 2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty 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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