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Radar Detector Wiring Installation
Radar Detector Installation Instructions.
Goals:
Mount detector close to top center of windshield
Attach power leads to a source close to top center of windshield
Power source should turn off...
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2012-02-17
Views: 1146
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How To Clean Your IAC
Cleaning your IAC (Idle Air Controller) does not take long, and makes sense. A dirty IAC will cause performance problems such as surging idle, etc. IAC's take an hour at the most to clean.
The...
2011-11-03
Views: 3578
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D-Bug Screen Installation
The folks over at DBS D-Bug Screen now have a bug screen to fit 2011+ F-150 EcoBoost equipped trucks.
From the DBugScreen.com website:
"D-Bug Screen (DBS) is an innovative new auto bug...
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2011-07-24
Views: 1752
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DU-HA Underseat Storage Unit
The folks at DU-HA have come up with a great storage unit that fits under the rear seats of a SuperCab or SuperCrew Ford truck.
You're think DU-what? DU-HA stands for Down Under - Holding...
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2011-07-05
Views: 2057
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How To Replace A Fuel Tank In A 1990 F-150
Replacing the rear fuel tank on a 1990 F150
You will want the tank mostly empty before dropping the tank, as it weighs about 35 pounds and gas weighs around 6 pounds per gallon. You can siphon it...
2011-04-02
Views: 4752
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How To Replace A Power Door Lock Actuator
This procedure is from a 2001 F-150 with power door lock problems. This article shows you how to change your door lock actuator. This article should apply to 1997-2003 F-150 pickups, but could also...
2011-04-02
Views: 9662
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How To Fix A Third Brake Light Water Leak
Many Ford trucks suffer from an unfortunate problem of leaking rainwater through the third brake light above the rear windshield. The foam rubber gasket around the brake light can dry, crack and...
2011-01-18
Views: 12720
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How To Install A Powertrax Locker
How To Install a Powertrax Locker
Here's how you can a locking differential or locker to your F-150. This article applies to any RWD or 4WD truck. Thanks to member biggoldie for the write-up....
2011-01-14
Views: 6596
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How to add a second USB port to SYNC
Here's how you can add a second USB port to SYNC-equipped F150 trucks. The
great thing is that SYNC includes a second USB port but it's on the main SYNC
module, so what you need to do is...
2009-10-18
Views: 18942
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How To Fix the P1233 FPDM No-Start Condition DTC
Fix the Ford P1233 FPDM Fuel No Start Problem
Here's a fix for that no-start condition on 2004-2008 Ford trucks. The FPDM
(fuel pressure driver module) usually shows up as a P1233 diagnostic...
2009-01-27
Views: 45069
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Make Your Own Black Headlights
Article written by catmechanic07.
Anyone looking for the blacked out headlight look? You can either pay big bucks
for the aftermarket lights or do-it-yourself for around $30 bucks and some of...
2009-01-20
Views: 35392
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How To Install Cab Marker Lights
How To Install Cab Marker Lights
Article written by catmechanic07.
This should work on any model of Ford pickup truck. Some may vary a little
due to year model's, overhead consoles and such....
2009-01-18
Views: 34849
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How to replace a water pump
Water Pump Replacement Instructions
Article written by 97Red150Ext.
Welcome, here are the instructions to replacing a water pump for the 1997 -
2003 F-150 4.6L V8. I’ve used as many...
2008-10-20
Views: 60764
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Gotts Intake (Air Intake Modification)
Do you feel your truck needs more air?
Are you not willing to pay $250 or more for a “cold” air intake
for your ‘97-‘03 F-150?
Are you afraid of...
2007-10-13
Views: 84054
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How To Install a Tachometer in a Ford F150
How to install a tachometer in your Ford F150 using the PCM. Article by aty.
*NOTE*: Only attempted on an 2002 F-150 4.2L V6
Things Needed:
D-Sub Connecter (Female) - you need the pins :...
2007-09-14
Views: 45383
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How To Repair the Power Window Regulator / Motor
How to change or repair the power window regulator / motor or replace the window,
by bmstichter
2004-2008 F-150 - Full Size Doors - Side windows only - (Crew Cab all 4) -
(Regular cab and...
2007-09-11
Views: 224360
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How To Fix Failing and Sluggish Power Door Locks
Are your truck's door locks sluggish or failing? Then this article will help
you save money by repairing your door lock actuators.
I just wanted to share a little fix I did for my failing /...
2007-08-09
Views: 86655
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Ford F150 Gear Shift Indicator Adjustment
Is your shift indicator showing you're in Reverse when you're actually in Park?
Is the indicator off just a bit and it's annoying? Well surprisingly, this is
a pretty easy fix.
This...
2007-04-22
Views: 53996
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Ford F150 Offroad Light Installation
After searching for a place to live I got home and started the installation
of my KC 69 series lights. I already picked apart the box to see what came with
the lights.. the lights, switch,...
2007-04-22
Views: 30126
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Ford F150 Rear Seat Lift Kit Installation
Ford F150 (2000-2003) LMI Welding Rear Seat Lift Installation
Operation: Installing a 4" LMI Welding rear seat lift, Subject: 2002 F-150
XLT. Photos and text by: KingEvil
Well, I got a...
2007-03-27
Views: 50920
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Ford F150 Grille Replacement Instructions
Operation: Replacing the stock 'honeycomb' grille with a Harley Davidson 'chrome'
grille.
Subject: 2002 F-150 XLT
Original words by Up
N Flames -- Photos and additional text byKingEvil...
2007-03-14
Views: 66005
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Throttle Cable Zip Tie Mod
Want better throttle response for about 25 cents? Well, with this mod you get
better throttle response and it costs you less than a dollar! What we're doing
here is taking the slack out of...
2007-03-07
Views: 35798
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How To Install Underbody LED Lights On A Ford F150
Materials used:
3x4 inch double sided M3 tape pad and a couple extra strips
6 inch and 18 inch zip-ties
6-32 ¾ nuts, washers, and screws (for mounting hardware holes, yours...
2007-02-17
Views: 29781
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Ford F150 Front Axle Replacement - Part 2
NOTE: This is part 2 of a 2 part article. Click here for page 1 of the article.
Here’s the rebuilt axle assembly next to the old one. You can see on
the old one the light colour area on...
2007-02-10
Views: 44871
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Ford F150 Front Axle Replacement - Part 1
This is instructions on how to replace the front axle on a 1998 Ford F150 4x4. Written by Peter Ferlow
Copyright 2006.
Required Tools:
A couple of 3/8 drive wrenches
One ½...
2007-02-10
Views: 97080
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Does the Tornado fuel saver really work?
This is a Ford truck enthusiast site. It's full of folks who love trucks, but do they love the fuel economy? Not always! There are plenty of companies that sell products that are supposed to help...
2007-02-10
Views: 45193
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50 More Technical Articles
Folks, FYI, we have over FIFTY more technical articles on this site. Click on the link titled "How-To Articles" in the nav bar or go here: Ford F150 Technical Articles.
Here's just a partial...
2007-02-10
Views: 39242
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What do I do if my Check Engine Light is on?
When the Check Engine light comes on, it means the truck has sensed a problem. So, obviously you should try to find out what the problem is.
Although there may not be any symptoms, you can still...
2006-12-13
Views: 62838
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Ford F150 Superchargers and Turbochargers
Looking to supercharge or turbocharge your truck? Do you want to know the difference between the two, which is better, and how much it will cost?
I posted on TGG about TC vs SC and in addition to...
2006-12-13
Views: 68130
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Ford F150 Lowering Kit Information
There has been quite a few questions on a 3/4" drop on our trucks. I figured I would kinda talk to what I have and the pros and cons.
I have the Roush suspension. Although the intent here is not...
2006-12-13
Views: 49089
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