1997 FORD F150 Owners Manual

2. Disengage lamp assembly (it has
a snap fit).
3. Remove the electrical connector
from the bulb by grasping the wire
and pulling it rearward.
4. Remove bulb retainer ring by
turning it counterclockwise about
1/4 turn, then slide the ring off the
plastic base.
5. Without turning, carefully pull
bulb assembly out of parking lamp
assembly.
6. Insert the glass end of the new
bulb into the parking lamp
assembly socket. When the grooves
in the plastic base are aligned,
push the bulb into the socket until
the plastic base contacts the rear
of the socket.
7. Slip bulb retaining ring over the
plastic base and lock the ring into
the socket by turning it clockwise
until you feel a ªstop.º
8. Push the electrical connector
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into the rear of the plastic base
until it ªsnaps.º
9. Align top and bottom ribs of
parking lamp assembly with
corresponding slots on front of
vehicle.
10. Push gently until parking lamp
assembly seats (you will hear a
snap).
11. Replace screw removed in step
1.
Replacing foglamp bulbs
1. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the back of the
foglamp assembly.
2. Twist, then pull the bulb from
the foglamp assembly.
3. Install the new bulb.
4. Connect the electrical connector
to the back of the foglamp
assembly.
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Replacing tail lamp/backup
lamp bulbs
1. Remove the two bolts from the
inside of the tailgate.
2. Carefully pull the tail lamp and
backup lamp assembly from the
tailgate pillar by releasing the two
retaining tabs.
3. Disconnect the bulb connector.
4. Pull out the bulb to be replaced.
5. Install a new bulb.
6. Carefully insert the tail lamp
and backup lamp assembly,
snapping the two retaining tabs
into place.
7. Install the two bolts.
Replacing license plate lamp
bulbs
1. Carefully pull the license plate
lamp lens from the rear bumper.
2. Remove the bulb to be replaced
and install a new bulb.
3. Install the license plate lamp
lens.
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Replacing dome lamp bulb (if
equipped)
1. Carefully pull the dome lamp
lens from the lamp assembly.
2. Remove the dome lamp bulb
and replace it with a new bulb.
3. Carefully snap the dome lamp
lens into the dome lamp assembly.
Replacing dome/map lamp bulb
(if equipped)
1. Carefully pull the dome/map
lamp lens from the lamp assembly.
2. Remove the dome/map lamp
bulb and replace it with a new
bulb.
3. Carefully snap the dome lamp
lens into the dome/map lamp
assembly.
Replacing engine compartment
lamp bulb (if equipped)
1. Open the hood.
2. Carefully pull the engine
compartment lamp bulb from the
lamp assembly and replace with a
new bulb.
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Exterior bulb specifications
Function Number of
bulbsTrade number
Front park/turn lamps 2 3157NAK
Foglamps 2 9006
Headlamps 2 9007
Rear turn/sidemarker 2 3157NAK
AIMING HEADLAMPS
The alignment of your headlamps
should be checked if:
²Oncoming motorists frequently
signal you to turn off your
vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on.
²The headlamps do not seem to
give you enough light to see
clearly at night.
²The headlamp beams are
pointed substantially away from
a position slightly down and to
the right.
See your Ford dealer for precise
headlamp adjustment.
Cleaning and caring for your
vehicle
Refer to the ªCustomer Assistance
Guideº for a list of Ford-approved
cleaners, polishes and waxes.
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Washing your vehicle
Wash your vehicle regularly with
cold or lukewarm water. Never use
strong detergents or soap. If your
vehicle is particularly dirty, use a
quality car wash detergent. Always
use a clean sponge, washing glove
or similar device and plenty of
water for best results. To avoid
spots, avoid washing when the
hood is still warm, immediately
after or during exposure to strong
sunlight.
During winter months, it is
especially important to wash the
vehicle on a regular basis. Large
quantities of dirt and road salt are
difficult to remove, and they also
cause damage to the vehicle.
Remove any exterior accessories,
such as antennas, before entering
a car wash.
²After washing, apply the brakes
several times to dry them.
Waxing your vehicle
The best way to determine when
the paintwork needs waxing is by
noting when water stops beading
on the surface. This could be every
three or four months, depending
on operating conditions.
Use only carnauba or
synthetic-based waxes. Remove
any bugs and tar before waxing
vehicle. Use cleaning fluid or
alcohol with a clean cloth to
remove. Use tar remover to
remove any tar spots.
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Repairing paint chips
Minor scratches or paint damage
from road debris may be repaired
with touch-up paint, paint repair
foil or aerosol paint spray from the
Ford accessory line. Observe the
application instructions on the
products.
Remove particles such as bird
droppings, tree sap, insect
remains, tar spots, road salt and
industrial fallout immediately.
Cleaning the wheels
Wash the wheels with the same
detergent you use to clean the
body of your vehicle. Do not use
acid-based wheel cleaners, steel
wool, fuel or strong detergents.
Never use abrasives that will
damage the finish of special wheel
surfaces. Use a tar remover to
remove grease and tar.
Cleaning the engine
Engines are more efficient when
they are clean because grease and
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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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