Ford SVT F-150 Lightning Owner's Manual

Ford SVT F-150 Lightning 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 © 2001 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 1999–2001 SVT F-150 Lightning. SVT OWNERSHIP BENEFITS • SVT Authorized Dealer: A group of approximately 600 specially...
  • Page 4 • SVT Info Center: Have a question or want information about your SVT vehicle, or any of our new products? Please call the SVT Info Center at 1–800–FORD-SVT. We’ll handle your request or get you in touch with someone who can.
  • Page 5: 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 6 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 7: 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 8: Engine

    Engine/Transmission Configuration Supercharged longitudinally mounted, 90-degree V8, single overhead cam, cast iron cylinder block and cast aluminum cylinder heads Compression ratio 8.4:1 Horsepower (SAE net) 284 kW @ 4750 rpm (380 HP @ 4750 rpm) Torque 610 Nm @ 3250 rpm (450 lb.-ft.
  • Page 9: Drivetrain

    Drivetrain DRIVETRAIN Rear axle 9.75 in limited-slip differential with 3.73:1 final drive ratio Aluminum with hardened yoke Driveshaft Transmission Modified 4R100 4-speed automatic with OD lockout Gear ratios Gear Ratio 2.71 1.53 1.00 4th (OD) 0.71 Reverse 2.176...
  • Page 10: Performance

    Performance PERFORMANCE 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 5.8 seconds 400 meters (quarter mile) 13.9 seconds @ 160.9 km/h (100 mph) Top speed 228 km/h (142 mph) Braking, 100-0 km/h (60-0 mph) 41.5 meters (136 ft.) 183 meter slalom (600 ft.) 102.4 km/h (63.6 mph) 61 meter skid pad (200 ft.) 0.85 g...
  • Page 11: Options, Color And Trim

    Options, color and trim OPTIONS, COLOR AND TRIM • Tonneau cover Exterior: • Black Clearcoat • Oxford White • Bright Red Clearcoat • Silver Clearcoat Interior: • Medium Graphite Leather/Cloth...
  • Page 12: 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 13 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 C8AZ-19B546-A 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 14 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 15: 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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