Ford F-150 (1997 - 2003)

Complete coverage for your vehicle
Written from hands-on experience gained from the complete strip-down and rebuild of a Ford F-150, Haynes can help you understand, care for and repair your Ford F-150. We do it ourselves to help you do-it-yourself, and whatever your mechanical ability, the practical step-by-step explanations, linked to over 900 photos, will help you get the job done right. Regular servicing and maintenance of your Ford F-150 can help maintain its resale value, save you money, and make it safer to drive.
Printed manual
Free delivery in the US when you spend more than $35
Online manual & videos
The Online Manual is not a printed product, not a PDF and not a download.
Access this manual immediately on your internet browser on your mobile, desktop or tablet.
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MaintenanceSimple weekly checks and servicing guides to keep you on the road | Printed manual | Digital manual |
Servicing Complete, fully illustrated step-by-step guides | Printed manual | Digital manual |
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Print-at-home Take the sections you need to the workshop | Printed manual | Digital manual |
Wiring Easy-to-read electrical diagrams | Printed manual | Digital manual |
Color photosWhich can be enlarged | Printed manual | Digital manual |
Watch and learn Video tutorials for many common tasks | Printed manual | Digital manual |
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Videos included with this online manual
- Air filter change
- Alternator replacement
- Coolant replacement
- Auxiliary belt replacement
- Engine oil and filter change
- Fluid level checks
- Front and rear brake pad replacement
- Rear shock absorber replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Starter motor replacement
- Rear light cluster bulbs replacement
- Thermostat replacement
- Fuel filter replacement
- Headlight bulbs replacement
- Wiper blade replacement
- Battery removal & replacement
What's covered
Does not include diesel engine, F-250HD, Super Duty, F-350 or information specific to Lightning or other supercharged models
Table of contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Tune-up and routine maintenance procedures
Chapter 2: Part A: 4.2L V6 engine
Chapter 2: Part B: 3.5L V6 engine
Chapter 2: Part C: V8 engine
Chapter 2: Part D: General engine overhaul procedures
Chapter 3: Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems
Chapter 4: Fuel and exhaust systems
Chapter 5: Engine electrical systems
Chapter 6: Emissions and engine control systems
Chapter 7: Part A: Manual transmission
Chapter 7: Part B: Automatic transmission
Chapter 7: Part C: Transfer case
Chapter 8: Clutch and driveline
Chapter 9: Brakes
Chapter 10: Suspension and steering systems
Chapter 11: Body
Chapter 12: Chassis electrical system
Wiring Diagrams
Print manual
Online manual
With a Haynes Online Manual in an online format you get all the trusted content of a printed manual, with additional features to help you get the job done. Take your entire manual with you on every journey.
Key features:
- All colour step-by-step guides for over 200 jobs with 700+ photos
- Image zoom feature for close-up view of jobs
- Brand-new “how to” video tutorials covering key repair tasks
- Print complete sections to take with you into the workshop
- Troubleshooting section – quickly find the cause of a problem
- Colour wiring diagrams help track problems quickly and easily
- Easy search feature – find your job fast
- Dictionary of automotive terms
- Quick links to popular DIY tasks and other jobs linked to your task
- Conversion calculator – imperial and metric units