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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+
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Except Capri, Escort, Festiva, Probe, Tracer & Villager -> A/C SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS & TESTING -> 1992 -> 1993 -> AEROSTAR, EXPLORER & RANGER -> BRONCO, CROWN VICTORIA, E-SERIES, F-SERIES & GRAND MARQUIS -> COUGAR, MUSTANG, SABLE, TAURUS, TEMPO, THUNDERBIRD & TOPAZ
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Taurus L 3.8 V6 GAS
AEROSTAR, EXPLORER & RANGER
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BRONCO, CROWN VICTORIA, E-SERIES, F-SERIES & GRAND MARQUIS
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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+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> 1993-96 Aerostar, E-Series, F-Series & Ranger (RABS) -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1994 Ford F-250 Pickup Super CAB 5.8 V8 GAS
Use the ABS wiring circuits, Figs. through , to aid in performing a thorough visual inspection of ...
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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 Scheduled Maintenance -> 1994-97 Aerostar -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Aerostar 3.0 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 30,0...
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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+.
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> TPMS Sensor -> TPMS Sensor Strap & Cradle
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.6 V8 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+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Ford F-350 Pickup Super CAB 7.5 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle, if required.
- Disconnect electrical connector or solenoid relay wire from starter motor.
- Remove starter motor attach...
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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: 1999 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.2 V6 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. Trucks -> Message Center -> 2003-06 Expedition & Navigator -> System Check
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Expedition 4.6 V8 GAS
System Check
The Message Center will perform a system inspection of monitored systems and will indicate either system is OK or a warning message. To perform the System Check proceed as follows:
- Place the ignition switch in the On position.
- Press Message Center Set Up button.
- From Set Up Menu select System Check.
- Press the RESET button to start system inspection.
- The Message Center will cycle through the monitored systems and display an OK or Warning Message for 3 seconds.
- Depressing the RESET button will cycle the Message Center through of the monitored systems.
- Pressing ...
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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: 2007 Ford Ranger Sport 4.0 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Drain cooling system into suitable...
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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: 1996 Ford F-250 Pickup 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+.
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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: PAINT - ACID RAIN/IRON PARTICLE REMOVAL PROCEDURES Vehicle: 1993 Ford F Super Duty 7.3 V8 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
Document: EMISSION CONTROL MODIFY KITS/OBSOLETE - PARTS RETURN Vehicle: 1986 Ford EXP 1.9 L4 GAS 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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