Ford SVT F-150 Owner's Manual

Ford SVT F-150 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2002 Ford Motor Company...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    SVT F–150 Lightning. If you have any questions, please call us at the Ford Special Vehicle Team hotline from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST at 1–800–FORD-SVT (1–800–367–3788).
  • Page 3 These hallmarks have driven the SVT Mustang Cobra since 1993, the original SVT Lightning from 1993 to 1995, the SVT Contour introduced in early 1997 as a 1998 model, and the 1999–2003 SVT F-150 Lightning. SVT OWNERSHIP BENEFITS • SVT Authorized Dealer: A group of approximately 600 specially trained and certified SVT dealers who are dedicated to a culture within their dealership that is friendly to the knowledgeable driving enthusiast.
  • Page 4: Svt F-150 Lightning Specific Features

    SVT F-150 Lightning specific features F–150 LIGHTNING SPECIFIC FEATURES • 5.4L 2V Triton Supercharged Intercooled V8 engine • Modified 4R100 4–speed automatic transmission with OD lockout • Limited-slip differential • Auxiliary transmission fluid cooler • Eaton supercharger • Engine super cooling system •...
  • Page 5 SVT F-150 Lightning specific features • Unique electro-luminescent instrument cluster with SVT signature white-faced gauges, including vacuum/boost gauge • Unique 60/40 leather/cloth seats • Standard 6–way power driver’s seat • Accentuated seat back and cushion lateral bolstering • 4-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel •...
  • Page 6: Engine/Transmission

    Engine/Transmission 5.4L SUPERCHARGED V8 ENGINE 1. Engine oil dipstick 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Power distribution box 5. Engine coolant reservoir 6. Air filter assembly 7. Intercooler coolant reservoir 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9. Battery 10.
  • Page 7: Engine

    Engine/Transmission ENGINE Configuration Supercharged longitudinally mounted, 90-degree V8, single overhead cam, cast iron cylinder block and cast aluminum cylinder heads Bore x Stroke 90.2 x 105.8 mm (3.55 x 4.17 in) Displacement 5409 cc (330.1 cid) Compression ratio 8.4:1 Horsepower (SAE net) 284 kW @ 4750 rpm (380 HP @ 4750 rpm) Torque...
  • Page 8: Drivetrain

    Drivetrain DRIVETRAIN Rear axle 9.75 in limited-slip differential with 3.73:1 final drive ratio Driveshaft Aluminum with hardened yoke Modified 4R100 4-speed automatic with OD Transmission lockout Gear ratios Gear Ratio 2.71 1.53 1.00 4th (OD) 0.71 Reverse 2.176...
  • Page 9: Options, Color And Trim

    Options, color and trim OPTIONS, COLOR AND TRIM • Tonneau cover Exterior: • Black Clearcoat • Oxford White • Sonic Blue Clearcoat • Bright Red Clearcoat • Dark Shadow Gray Clearcoat Interior: • Medium Graphite Leather/Cloth...
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    EV-233 Spark plugs AGSF-12FM1 Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information. REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity Brake fluid Motorcraft High Fill to line on reservoir Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid...
  • Page 11 Fill 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of fill hole. Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles. Your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and is considered lubricated for life.
  • Page 12 Maintenance OCTANE RECOMMENDATIONS Your vehicle is designed to use “Premium” unleaded gasoline with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 91 or higher for optimum performance. (R+M)/2 METHOD The use of gasolines with lower octane ratings may degrade performance. We do not recommend the use of gasolines labeled as “Premium”...
  • Page 13: Child Seat Installation

    Child Seat Installation ATTACHING SAFETY SEATS WITH LATCH (LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN) ATTACHMENTS FOR CHILD SEAT ANCHORS (IF EQUIPPED) Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to two anchors at certain seating positions in your vehicle. This type of child seat eliminates the need to use seat belts to attach the child seat.
  • Page 14 Child Seat Installation Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown. If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it.
  • Page 15: Tire Information

    Tire Information IMPORTANT TIRE INFORMATION Your SVT vehicle is equipped with unique wheels and tires designed to enhance performance and appearance. To continue providing this performance, extra care must be taken when operating and maintaining your vehicle. TIRES Your SVT vehicle is equipped with low profile, high performance tires that are designed to optimize handling, steering and braking to provide the performance you expect in a SVT vehicle.
  • Page 16 If you be operating your vehicle in these conditions, winter or all-season tires must be used. Contact the Ford SVT Hotline at 1–800–FORD-SVT for information on SVT recommended winter tires for your vehicle. When...
  • Page 17 Tire Information • Always use winter tires on all 4 wheels and use 4 of the same size, brand and model. • Be aware that winter or all-season tires will not perform as well as the original equipment tire in dry and wet conditions. Expect handling, steering and braking to be degraded.
  • Page 18: A Word About Warranty Coverage

    Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealer nationwide. SVT does not recommend modifying or racing our vehicles, as they are designed and built to be driven as delivered from the factory. The Ford Motor Company Warranty Guide discusses the installation of aftermarket parts and their effect on warranty coverage as follows: Repairs are not reimbursable under warranty when: •...

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