20 Most Recent 1997 Ford F150 Regular Cab Questions & Answers

For the 1997 Ford 4.2L V-6:
Firing Order:
1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinders:
(back of engine)
3-----------6
2-----------5
1-----------4
(front of engine)

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Mileage over 150k? if so time to pull it fo a rebuild or examine the plugs an color and get back to me with a bit more info. The question is general that it could be that little inline fuel filter. Details please

the a/c clutch relay is located in the power ditribution box under the hood. check relay #204 as per the legend on the underside of the lid of the box

Torque sequence:
Step 1: Torque 29 to 34 Ft/Lbs
Step 2: Torque an additional 90 to 120 degrees

check fuse 6,, 5amp and 13,,15amp. In the fuse box in on the driver side.

If they are good then the brake switch is prabably failed.

I suggest check in this link to download the 2000 F-150 Owner Guide 5th Printing (English)

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those strips are called the ditches, where the panels are joined together. The material is supposed to stay soft. Under the sealer are spot welds where the panels are welded together.

Sealers
In addition to repairing the weld area, proper sealing of the joints is essential to a quality repair. Sealers are intended to prevent wind noise, water, dust and exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle and also perform as anti-corrosion barriers. Sealers need to be applied to such areas as door and rear compartment lid hem flanges, wheelhouse, quarter outer, floor, cowl, roof and various other panel-to-panel attaching points. The following joint sealers are recommended for use depending upon the application:

• Brushable Seam Sealer - A sealer intended to restore the original brushed seam look. It is used to seal lap joints in sheet metal that are spot welded, such as on floorpans, cowls, trunk seams, etc.
• Joint and Seam Sealer - A firm setting but flexible sealer for interior and exterior joints and seams.
• Drip-Check Sealer - A heavy bodied sealer designed for use on exposed seams.

Sealers should remain flexible after curing and must be paintable. Follow the manufacturer's directions for use of materials selected.
Any damage to originally sealed joints should be corrected by resealing. Along with attaching points of new panels, open joints which require bridging of sealer to close a gap should be sealed using a heavy-bodied sealer.

I got this free Pdf manual from reliable-store for free and I don't think Ive visited a mechanic or fixya for help for more than 3-4 times out of the 20 times I fixed the chipper in these 4 years

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maybe a fuse is blown? did you have the mechanic check the fuses? or even check all your relays and wiring?

Did you check the fuel inertia switch in the passenger side kick panel ?

The fuel pump is powered :
the fuse to the fuel pump relay.
The fuel pump relay to the fuel inertia switch
The fuel inertia switch to the fuel pump itself.

At the fuel inertia switch in the kick panel, power from the relay is the Dark Green w/ Yellow stripe wire and the pink w/ black stripe wire is the power. from the fuel inertia switch to the fuel pump.

If you jumper the fuel pump relay, you should hear it run. If not pull the fuel pump relay, and check the pins in the relay socket, pin 30 should be the power from the fuse.



If you have power at pin #30, jumper the relay socket as shown with the red line above, and check the dark green w/ yellow stripe wire at the fuel inertia switch for power.
Press the button on the top of the fuel inertia switch, and check for power leaving the fuel inertia switch on the pink w/ black stripe wire.

This is tests good, check for power at the fuel pump, same pink w/ black stripe wire.
Fuel inertia switch info is in the owners manual, If you did not get an owners manual with your truck ( purchased used ), you can download one from Ford :
https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/owners_manuals/default.asp

Do you know anything about automotive electronics ? The GEM - generic electronic control module is in charge of turning on the wipers an control the power windows . Would think this a fuse problem . Computer problem maybe , the first step in diagnosing a problem like this would be to hook up a factory or professional scanner an checking for DTC'S - diagnostic trouble codes . Don't think about replacing the GEM module ,if you don't know how to test it's electrical circuits an check for codes . Can set a number of codes ! B1431 Front Wiper RUN/PARK Relay Coil Circuit Failure GEM REFER to Section 501-16 . B1432 Front Wiper RUN/PARK Relay Coil Circuit Short to Battery GEM REFER to Section 501-16 . B1434 Front Wiper HI/LO Speed Relay Coil Circuit Failure GEM REFER to Section 501-16 . B1436 Front Wiper HI/LO Speed Relay Coil Circuit Short to Battery GEM REFER to Section 501-16 . B1438 Front Wiper Mode Select Switch Circuit Failure GEM REFER to Section 501-16 . B1441 Front Wiper Mode Select Switch Circuit Short to Ground GEM REFER to Section 501-16 . B1446 Front Wiper Motor PARK Sense Circuit Failure GEM REFER to Section 501-16 . B1450 Wiper Wash/Delay Switch Circuit Failure GEM REFER to Section 501-16 . B1453 Wiper Wash/Delay Switch Circuit Short to Ground GEM REFER to Section 501-16 . B1458 Washer Pump Motor Relay Coil Circuit Failure GEM REFER to Section 501-16 . B1460 Washer Pump Motor Relay Coil Circuit Short to Battery GEM REFER to Section 501-16 . B1462 Seat Belt Switch Circuit Open or Seat Belt Buckled GEM REFER to Section 413-09 . B1466 Wiper HI/LO Speed Not Switching GEM REFER to Section 501-16 . B1473 Wiper LO Speed Circuit Motor Failure (Wiper Energized and Park Sense Not Seen) GEM REFER to Section 501-16 . B1476 Wiper HI Speed Circuit Motor Failure (Wiper Energized and Park Sense Not Seen) GEM REFER to Section 501-16 . If you don't know any of this , your best bet take it to a qualified repair shop.

probably the switch in the t-case is sticking,.The switch is next to the rubber hose vent line coming off the t-case. It unscrews. they are about 25-30 bucks. Ten min or so for time to replace. I believe it's a Motorcraft SW-6251 but check with the auto store to insure a proper fit.

Id get a mechanic to look at it. Sounds like a rear end bearing problem. Axle bearings pumpkin bearings.

Something you might find handy is a signal tracer (about $40) which can be used in the home or auto. It has 2 components and creates a signal into the wire which allows you to follow that signal down the wire to find the break. (Lowes, Home Depot) Has connectors for fuse panel holders. You do not want to directly jump 12 volts into the shift motor. The voltage the shift motor receives determines the length the solenoid extends to give you different functions. The 4x4 selector changes the voltage for each function. ONE thing you can check is the light bulb for the 4x4 selector knob. There have been reports on this site that a burned out light bulb can change the voltage for the 4x4 selector. Myself, it seems strange because the lightbulb is off until the headlights, etc. are turned on, so it would make no sense to effect the 4x4 selector during daylight. Since you have a duplicate shift solenoid you may be able to plug in the wiring harness and ground the extra shift solenoid to aid in diagnosing the problem. You could loosen up the fuse box holding these particular wires and check them on their backsides. Also check to see if there is a shift selector relay.

the fuse should be under the hood

the program is suspect as it may give you power but not economy check fuel pressure, cat for blocking the exhaust and run the fault codes for other sensor problems