Information on repair and maintenance of Ford F-150 cars electronically
The Ford F-Series is a series of pickup trucks produced by the American automobile company Ford since 1948. The most popular variant of the series is the Ford F-150. The Ford F Series is the best selling car in the US and the second best selling car in the world. Analysts estimate that the Ford F-Series alone has accounted for half of Ford's profits in recent years.
There are fourteen generations of the Ford F-series, with cumulative production exceeding 40 million units in 2022.
The first F-series pickup was sold in 1948 to replace the older Ford pickup. Its appearance is very modern, and it is offered in three versions to match the load capacity, as well as with three engines.
In 1980, the Ford F-100/150 was redesigned with an all-new chassis and larger body, the first complete redesign since 1965. The exterior of the truck has been redesigned to improve aerodynamics and fuel economy. The 1980-1986 Ford F-150 retained the interior design until 2000 (although the trucks were restyled again in 1987 and 1992) with very subtle changes such as window glass, dash and electronics.
1983 was the final year for the Ford F100, resulting in the Ford F150 replacing it as the light truck available in the market. The Ford F100 and Ford F150 were virtually identical except for the smaller brakes and the 5x4.5 bolt pattern on the Ford F100 axles rather than the 5x5.5 on the Ford F150. In addition, Ford F100s produced between 1980 and 1983 were never offered with all-wheel drive.
In 1997, Ford Motor Company made a big change to its F-Series truck family as the F-Series pickup truck line was effectively split in two. In the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, pickup buyers increasingly purchased vehicles for personal use rather than work.
Introduced in early 1996 as a 1997 model, the Ford F-150 was a completely new car compared to its predecessor. Like the original 1986 Ford Taurus, the 1997 Ford F-150 was designed with a radically streamlined body. With the exception of the traditional double I-beam for fully independent front suspension, the all-new chassis only has the same drivetrains as the previous generation.
To improve rear seat access in SuperCab models, a rear hinged door was added to all versions. Following its popularity, the SuperCab received a fourth door in 1999. In 2001, the Ford F-150 became the first pickup truck of its size to be available with four full-size doors. With the same length as the standard SuperCab platform, the Ford F-150 SuperCrew combines the largest seat yet.
Regular operation of Ford F-150 vehicles requires maintenance and repair. Vehicle owners often want to figure out the basic issues of troubleshooting and repairing their cars on their own.
On our site you can read, buy and download Ford F-150 repair manuals in electronic form for free. In the car repair manual you will find answers to such questions:
- how to change engine oil;
- how to repair transmission;
- how to detect and fix a brake system malfunction;
- how the electrical equipment of the car is arranged and how to troubleshoot it yourself;
- what are the causes of engine malfunctions, etc.
It is a good idea for owners of Ford F-150 pickups to buy a repair and maintenance book in PDF format on our website. After purchase, the book can be downloaded to a smartphone or tablet and at the right time it will always be at hand. If necessary, you can separately purchase Ford F-150 wiring diagrams in electronic form, which will definitely be needed when repairing the car's electrical equipment.