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).
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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...
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• 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.
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...
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...
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...
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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.
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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”...
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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