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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 1996 Ford E Super Duty 7.5 V8 GAS

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 1996 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Adjustments -> Bronco, E-Series & F-Series -> Pushrod -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E Super Duty 7.5 V8 GAS

Pushrod

Bronco, E-Series & F-Series

To check adjustment of pushrod, fabricate a gauge and position it against the master cylinder mounting surface as shown in Fig. . Adjust pushrod screw by turning it until the end just touches inner edge of slot in gauge.

Windstar
  • Without disconnecting brake tubes...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1995-06 Econoline w/Diesel Engine -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E Super Duty 7.3 V8 DIESEL

Normal Service

Replace e...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Single Cardan, Flange Yoke -> Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E Super Duty 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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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E Super Duty 7.3 V8 DIESEL

  • 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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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Fuel Reset ->
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E Super Duty 7.3 V8 DIESEL

The FUEL RESET indicator is grounded through the inertia switch whenever vehicle is in a high force situation. The Inertia F...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E Super Duty 5.8 V8 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump connection.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump connection and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Automatic Tension -> Manual Tension
Vehicle: 1996 Ford E Super Duty 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 1996 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 Ford E Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 1996 Ford E Super Duty 7.5 V8 GASEngine Compartment Components Diagram for 1996 Ford E Super Duty 7.5 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Trailer Running Lamp Relay
  • Starter Motor Relay
  • Horn Relay
  • Trailer Battery Charge Relay
  • Trailer Backup Lamp Relay
    • Body Components Diagram for 1996 Ford E Super Duty 5.8 V8 GASBody Components Diagram for 1996 Ford E Super Duty 5.8 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Axle Speed Sensor
  • Ignition Switch
  • Power Mirror Switch
  • Left Front Door Speaker
  • Cargo Lamp

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Ford E Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 Ford E Super Duty 7.3 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram1996 Ford E Super Duty 7.3 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Illuminated Entry Module
  • LH/RH Door Handle Switch
    • 1996 Ford E Super Duty 5.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Ford E Super Duty 5.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Courtesy Lamp Switch
  • High Mounted Stop Cargo Lamp
  • Dome Map Switch and Lamp

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Ford E Super Duty cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS
    Vehicle: 1996 Ford E Super Duty 5.8 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
    • Document: SAFETY RECALL - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1996 Ford E Super Duty 5.8 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Instruments, Dash Cluster, Warning Lights, Mirrors

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Ford E Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Ford E 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 1996 Ford E 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 1996 Ford E 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 1996 Ford E 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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