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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1996PICKUP F250, 2D PICKUP, 4.9 Y, STANDARD, M5OD-R2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)QUICK LOOKUPSCOMMON SPECS & PROCEDURESSPECIFICATIONS INDEX
1996 Ford Pickup F250, 2D Pickup, 4.9 Y, Standard, M5OD-R2
Specifications Index
1996 Ford Pickup F250, 2D Pickup, 4.9 Y, Standard, M5OD-R2SECTION Specifications Index
PICKUP SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | A/C SYSTEM GENERAL SERVICING | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | N/A | ||
| Battery | BATTERY | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | RR, LR, RF, LF BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM |
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| Disc Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drum Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | |||
| Motorcraft (Gasoline) | ON-VEHICLE TESTING | ||
| Motorcraft (Diesel) | ON-VEHICLE TESTING | ||
| Mitsubishi 215-AMP | ON-VEHICLE TESTING | ||
| Torque | |||
| Motorcraft | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Mitsubishi 215-AMP | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | BELT ADJUSTMENT | ||
| Drive Belt Routing | See illustration under DRIVE BELT ROUTING | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 13 psi (.9 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| Thermostat R & I | |||
| 4.9L | THERMOSTAT | ||
| 5.0L | THERMOSTAT | ||
| 5.8L | THERMOSTAT | ||
| 7.3L Diesel | THERMOSTAT | ||
| 7.5L | THERMOSTAT | ||
| Water Pump R & I | |||
| 4.9L | WATER PUMP | ||
| 5.0L | WATER PUMP | ||
| 5.8L | WATER PUMP | ||
| 7.3L Diesel | WATER PUMP | ||
| 7.5L | WATER PUMP | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| Compression | |||
| 4.9L | ENGINE COMPRESSION | ||
| 5.0L | ENGINE COMPRESSION | ||
| 5.8L | ENGINE COMPRESSION | ||
| 7.3L Diesel | ENGINE COMPRESSION | ||
| 7.5L | ENGINE COMPRESSION | ||
| Oil Pressure | |||
| 4.9L | 40-60 psi (2.8-4.2 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| 5.0L | 40-60 psi (2.8-4.2 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| 5.8L | 40-60 psi (2.8-4.2 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| 7.3L Diesel | 40-70 psi (2.8-4.9 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| 7.5L | 40-88 psi (2.8-6.2 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| Overhaul | |||
| 4.9L | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 5.0L | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 5.8L | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 7.3L Diesel | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 7.5L | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | |||
| 4.9L | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 5.0L | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 5.8L | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 7.3L Diesel | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 7.5L | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE/FLUIDS tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button. | ||
| Flywheel | |||
| 4.9L | 75-85 lb.ft (102-115 N.m) | ||
| 5.0L | 75-85 lb.ft (102-115 N.m) | ||
| 5.8L | 75-85 lb.ft (102-115 N.m) | ||
| 7.3L Diesel | 89 lb.ft (121 N.m) | ||
| 7.5L | 75-85 lb.ft (102-115 N.m) | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | |||
| 4.9L | 50-60 psi (350-415 kPa) | ||
| 5.0L | 30-45 psi (210-310 kPa) | ||
| 5.8L | 30-45 psi (210-310 kPa) | ||
| 7.3L Diesel | 30-50 psi (2.1-5.6 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| 7.5L | 30-45 psi (210-310 kPa) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | |||
| 4.9L | FUEL PRESSURE | ||
| 5.0L | FUEL PRESSURE | ||
| 5.8L | FUEL PRESSURE | ||
| 7.3L Diesel | FUEL PRESSURE | ||
| 7.5L | FUEL PRESSURE | ||
| Fuel Filter Location | |||
| Gasoline Engines | FUEL FILTER | ||
| Diesel Engines | FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR | ||
| Fuel Filter R & I | |||
| Gasoline Engines | FUEL FILTER | ||
| Diesel Engines | FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | |||
| 4.9L | See illustration under FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS | ||
| 5.0L | See illustration under FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS | ||
| 5.8L | See illustration under FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS | ||
| 7.3L Diesel | See illustration under FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS | ||
| 7.5L | See illustration under FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | 7000 Per Foot | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | N/A | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| Gap | |||
| 4.9L | 1.07-1.17mm (0.042-0.046 Inch) | ||
| 5.0L | 1.3-1.4mm (0.052-0.056 Inch) | ||
| 5.8L | 1.07-1.17mm (0.042-0.046 Inch) | ||
| 7.3L Diesel | N/A | ||
| 7.5L | 1.07-1.17mm (0.042-0.046 Inch) | ||
| Torque | |||
| 4.9L | 10-15 ft. lb (14-20N.m) | ||
| All Gasoline Except 4.9L | 7-15 ft. lb (9-20N.m) | ||
| Diesel Glow Plug | 14t. lb (19N.m) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | |||
| Gasoline Engines | STARTER SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Diesel Engines | STARTER SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | |||
| Gasoline Engines | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Diesel Engines | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | |||
| 1/2 inch-20 lug nuts | 100 lb.ft (135 N.m) | ||
| 9/16 inch-18 lug nuts | 140 lb.ft (190 N.m | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.