1997 FORD F150 instrument panel

Opening the hood
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom left corner of the
instrument panel.
2. While applying downward
pressure on the hood, push the
hood latch handle located just left
of the center of the hood.
3. Lift the hood.
After closing the hood, try to lift it
to be sure that it is closed
securely.
Lubricate the hood latch every six
months to ensure proper
operation.
HOOD
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Cleaning the instrument panel
Clean instrument panel with a
damp cloth, then dry with a dry
cloth.
Any cleaner or polish that
increases the gloss of the upper
portion of the instrument panel
should be avoided. The dull finish
in this area is to help protect the
driver from undesirable windshield
reflection.
Cleaning the interior fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt with a
whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner.
Remove fresh spots immediately.
Follow the directions that come
with the cleaner.
Cleaning leather seats (if
equipped)
For routine cleaning, wipe the
surface with a soft, damp cloth.
For more thorough cleaning, wipe
the surface with a leather and
vinyl cleaner or a mild soap.
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DimensionBody Style
Regular
Cab 4x2Regular Cab
4x4Super Cab
4x2Super Cab
4x4
E=Overall
length5.13 m
(202.2
in)(SWB)
5.60 m
(220.8
in)(LWB)5.13 m
(202.2
in)(SWB)
5.60 m
(220.8
in)(LWB)5.6 m
(220.8
in)(SWB)
6.11 m
(240.9
in)(LWB)5.6 m
(220.8
in)(SWB)
6.11 m
(240.9
in)(LWB)
FLARESIDE
DimensionBody Style
Regular
Cab 4x2Regular
Cab 4x4Super Cab
4x2Super Cab
4x4
A=Overall
height1.84 m
(72.7 in)1.91 m
(75.5 in)1.84 m
(72.7 in)1.91 m
(75.5 in)
B=Track
front/rear1.66 m
(65.4 in)1.66 m
(65.4 in)1.66 m
(65.4 in)1.66 m
(65.4 in)
C=Overall
width2.00 m
(79.1 in)2.00 m
(79.1 in)2.00 m
(79.1 in)2.00 m
(79.1 in)
D=Wheel
base3.04 m
(119.9 in)3.05 m
(120.2 in)3.51 m
(138.5 in)3.52 m
(138.8 in)
E=Overall
length5.22 m
(205.9 in)5.26 m
(207.4 in)5.7 m
(224.5 in)5.74 m
(226.0 in)
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN)
The Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) is attached to a metal tag
and is located on the driver side
instrument panel (the tag may be
read by looking through the
windshield from the outside of the
vehicle).
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