1997 FORD F150 Owners Manual

plastic parts with thinners,
solvents or petroleum-based
cleaners.
Cleaning the exterior lamps
Wash the exterior lamps with the
same detergent you used to wash
the exterior of your vehicle. Use
glass cleaner or tar remover if
necessary.
To avoid scratching the lamps, do
not use a dry paper towel,
chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners to clean the lamps.
Cleaning the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe
properly, clean both the windshield
and wiper blades using undiluted
windshield wiper solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with
clean water. To avoid damaging the
blades, do not use fuel, kerosene,
paint thinner or other solvents.
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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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Cleaning and maintaining the
safety belts
Clean the safety belts with a mild
soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do
not bleach or dye the belts,
because these actions may weaken
the belt webbing.
Check your safety belt system
periodically to make sure that it
works properly and is not
damaged. If the webbing shows
any wear, nicks or cuts, have it
examined by a qualified technician
to determine if replacement is
necessary. Always have your safety
belt system checked after a
collision by a qualified technician.
Refer toSafety belt maintenance
in theSeating and safety
restraintschapter for more
information.
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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
nameVehicle type Capacity
Transmission
fluid;
manual
2
Motorcraft
MERCONT
Multi-purpose
AT F5-speed manual 3.5L (3.75 qts.)
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-clear
windshield
washer fluid
concentrateAll 4.0L (4.25 qts.)
(1) Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of additive friction modifier C8AZ-19B546-A,
Ford specification EST-M2C118±A, for complete fill of 22.35 cm (8.8
in.) and 24.76 cm (9.75 in) ring gear Traction-Lok axles.
(2) Add 236 ml (8 oz.) of additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A,
Ford Specification EST-M2C118-A, for complete fill of 26.03 cm
(10.25 in) Ring Gear Traction-Lok axles.
1Includes filter replacement.
2Fill to 6 mm (3/8 in) below
bottom of filler hole.
3Fill to bottom of filler hole.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
FluidFord part name
or equivalentFord part
numberFord
specification
Axle lubricant;
frontSAE 75W90 XY-75W90-QL
(Thermally
Stable)WSP-M2C201-A
Axle lubricant;
rearHigh
Performance
Rear Axle
LubricantF1TZ-19580-B WSL-M2C192-A
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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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