1997 FORD F150 engine

dirt buildup act as insulators and
keep the engine warmer than
normal. Follow these guidelines to
clean your engine:
²Take care when using a power
washer to clean the engine. The
high pressure fluid could
penetrate the sealed parts and
cause damage.
²Do not spray with cold water to
avoid cracking the engine block.
²Cover the highlighted areas to
prevent water damage when
cleaning the engine.
²Never wash or rinse the engine
while it is running; water in the
running engine may cause
internal damage.
Cleaning plastic exterior parts
Use a vinyl cleaner for routine
cleaning of plastic. Clean with a tar
remover if necessary. Do not clean
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
ComponentEngine
4.2L 4.6L 5.4L
Spark
plug-platinum
1AWSF-42EE AWSF-32PP AWSF-22F
Air filter FA-1632 FA-1632 FA-1632
Fuel filter FG-872 FG-872 FG-872
Oil filter FL-400-S FL-820-S FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-152 EV-98 EV-233
BatteryBXT-59
(manual)
BXT-65-750
(automatic)BXT-59
(manual)
BXT-65-750
(automatic)BXT-59
(manual)
BXT-65-750
(automatic)
1Replacement double platinum spark plug9EE9will replace9E9and
9EG9and9P9will replace9P9and9PG9suffixed plugs. Refer to the
Engine data chart for spark plug gap specifications.
REFILL CAPACITIES
FluidFord part
nameVehicle type Capacity
Axle; frontFord 22.35
cm (8.8 in)
Ring Gear4WD 1.65L (3.5 pts.)
Axle; rearFord 22.35
cm (8.8 in)
and 24.76 cm
(9.75 in) Ring
Gear
Conventional
and Traction
-Lok(1)F-150 2.6L (5.5 pts.)
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FluidFord part
nameVehicle type Capacity
Axle; rearFord 26.03
cm (10.25 in)
Conventional
and Traction
Lok (2)F-250 3.3L (7.0 pts.)
Engine
coolantPremium
Cooling
System Fluid4.2L w/o A/C
4.2L with A/C
4.6L w/o A/C
4.6L with A/C
5.4L w/o A/C
5.4L with A/C14.9L (15.7 qts.)
16.4L (17.3 qts.)
16.9L (17.9 qts.)
18.4L (19.4 qts.)
16.9L (17.9 qts.)
18.3L (19.4 qts.)
Engine oil
1
Super
Premium
Motorcraft
Motor Oil
5W-304.2L
4.6L
5.4L5.7L (6.0 qts.)
5.7L (6.0 qts)
5.7L (6.0 qts.)
FuelUnleaded 87
octane4x2 Reg. Cab
4x2 SuperCab
4x4 Reg. Cab
4x4 SuperCab
Long Wheelbase94.6L (25.0 gal)
94.6L (25.0 gal)
92.7L (24.5 gal)
94.6L (25.0 gal)
113.6L (30.0 gal)
Power
steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONT
Multi-purpose
AT FAll 2.3L (2.4 pts.)
Transfer
case
fluid
3(if
equipped)Motorcraft
MERCONT
Multi-purpose
AT F4-wheel drive
transfer case1.9L (2.0 qts.)
Transmission
fluid;
automaticMotorcraft
MERCONT
Multi-purpose
AT F4R70W
E4OD (4x2)
E4OD (4x4)13.1L (13.9 qts.)
15.04L (15.9 qts.)
15.51L (16.4 qts.)
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FluidFord part name
or equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid and
clutch fluidHigh
Performance
DOT 3 brake
fluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Engine coolantPremium engine
coolantE2FZ-19549-AA
or BESE-M97B44-A
Engine oilSuper Premium
Motorcraft Motor
Oil 5W30XO-5W30-BSP
or QSPWSS-M2C153-F
Grease; body
hinges, latches
and seat tracks.Multi-Purpose
GreaseD0AZ-19584-AA
or
D7AZ-19584-AAESB-M1C93-A
or
ESB-M1C106-B
Grease;
transmission
/steering/parking
brake linkages
and pivots.
Brake and
clutch pedal
shaft.Premium
Long-Life
GreaseXG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
Parking brake
cableSpeedometer
cable lubricantE6TZ-19581-A ESF-M1C60-A
Power steering
fluid, transfer
case fluid and
transmission
fluid (manual
and automatic)Motorcraft
MERCONT
Multi-purpose
AT FXT-2-BDX or
QDXMERCONT
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-clear
windshield
washer
concentrateC9AZ-19550-AC
or BCESR-M17P5-A
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ENGINE DATA
General
SpecificationsEngine
OHV 4.2L V-6 SOHC 4.6L V8 SOHC 5.4L V8
Displacement4.2 L (256.2
CID)4.6 L (280.6
CID)5.4 L (329.4
CID)
Bore x stroke96.8 mm x 95.0
mm90.2 mm x 90
mm90.2 mm x
105.8 mm
Horsepower205 @ 4750
RPM210 @ 4400
RPMN/A*
Torque260 ft. lb. @
3000 RPM290 ft. lb. @
3250 RPMN/A*
Required fuel
gradeUnleaded - 87
octaneUnleaded - 87
octaneUnleaded - 87
octane
Induction
systemSplit port, OHV Tuned runner
and plenumTuned runner
and plenum
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap.137 cm (.054
in).137 cm (.054
in).137 cm (.054
in)
Ignition system E.I. E.I. Coil on plug
Compression
ratio9.2:1 9.0:1 9.0:1
*Not available at time of printing.
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