Ford repair guides
14 guides · 2 models
DIY Ford repair guides, organized by model and year. Every guide here was written by someone who already pulled the repair off in their own driveway — not republished from somewhere else, not generated by a content farm.
Parts and specs in these guides
Part numbers, torque figures and fluid capacities pulled from the Ford guides below. Every number is quoted from the guide that documents the job — check it against your own build before you turn a wrench.
2015-2020 Ford F-150 rear brake pads and rotors2018 Ford F-150
PARTSRear brake pads - Motorcraft BRPS-1602 (Akebono ACT1602, Wagner ThermoQuiet QC1602… · Rear rotors (pair) - Motorcraft BRRF-160 or Raybestos 980790R vented rotors · Brake caliper hardware kit… · Brake cleaner - CRC 05089 or Berryman B-9
SPECS148 lb-ft200 Nm24 lb-ft33 Nm
2011-2024 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost oil and filter change2018 Ford F-150
PARTSEngine oil - Motorcraft 5W-30 SAE full synthetic, 6.0 US quarts (Mobil 1 Extended… · Oil filter - Motorcraft FL-500S (Fram XG10575, Wix 57502, or Purolator PBL14610… · Crush washer for drain plug - Motorcraft W711184-S440 (Dorman 095-020 acceptable)
SPECS25 lb-ft34 Nm5.7 L
2011-2020 Ford F-150 IWE (Integrated Wheel End) hub actuator diagnosis and replacement2015 Ford F-150
PARTSIWE hub actuator (each side)… · IWE vacuum solenoid (in engine bay, if fault traced to solenoid) - Ford BL3Z-9H465-B · IWE vacuum check valve - Ford 8L3Z-9C915-A · Vacuum reservoir - Ford BL3Z-9C490-A (Dorman 911-750 acceptable)
SPECS15 lb-ft20 Nm148 lb-ft200 Nm
2004 to 2008 Ford F-150 5.4L Triton 3 valve spark plug ejection Time-Sert repair2006 Ford F-150
PARTSThread insert — Time-Sert 5553 M14x1.25 (Cal-Van Tools 39300 kit alternate) · Spark plug — Motorcraft SP 546 or SP 515 for the 3 valve, check your build date · Ignition coil, if boot torn — Motorcraft DG 511 · Anti seize compound, light film for plug threads on this engine
SPECS35 lb-ft47 Nm25 lb-ft34 Nm
2011 to 2016 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost coolant flush and refill2014 Ford F-150
PARTSCoolant — Motorcraft Orange, VC-3-B or VC-3DIL-B pre diluted, 4 gallons total for a… · Radiator cap, if the old one is over 100k miles — Motorcraft RS-527 · Petcock, if broken on removal…
SPECS15 lb-ft20 Nm15.5 quarts
2015 to 2024 Ford F-150 cabin air filter replacement2020 Ford F-150
PARTSCabin air filter — Motorcraft FP70 (Wix 24483 / FRAM CF11966 / Purolator C25878)
2011 to 2019 Ford Escape DPS6 PowerShift shudder diagnosis and TCM reflash2015 Ford Escape
PARTSSoftware update, TSB 15-0187 latest revision if available for VIN · Clutch pack, dry dual clutch… · Input shaft seal set, if leak found — Ford CV6Z 7048 C · No other parts should be swapped speculatively on this platform
2015-2024 Ford F-150 battery replacement2019 Ford F-150
PARTSBattery - Motorcraft BXT-65-750 (Group 65, 750 CCA) for gas trucks with the base… · Terminal felt washers (optional but tidy) · Battery-terminal spray protectant - CRC 06046 or Permatex 80370
SPECS71 in-lb8 Nm44 in-lb5 Nm
2015-2020 Ford F-150 front wheel hub bearing assembly replacement2017 Ford F-150
PARTSFront wheel hub bearing assembly… · Axle nut - new nut recommended (Ford W716446-S439)… · Hub-to-knuckle bolts - inspect and replace if any are damaged; Ford W706619 · Brake caliper hardware kit if pads and hardware are due - Motorcraft BRSK-5117
SPECS129 lb-ft175 Nm21 lb-ft28 Nm
2004 to 2008 Ford 5.4L Triton 3 valve spark plug ejection Time-Sert repair2006 Ford F-150
PARTSThread insert — Time-Sert 5553 M14x1.25 (Cal-Van Tools 39300 kit alternate) · Spark plug — Motorcraft SP 546 or SP 515 for the 3 valve, check your build date · Ignition coil, if boot torn — Motorcraft DG 511 · Anti seize compound, light film for plug threads on this engine
SPECS35 lb-ft25 lb-ft34 Nm89 in-lb
2015 to 2020 Ford F-150 front brake pads and rotors2017 Ford F-150
PARTSFront pads — Motorcraft BR-1793 (Akebono ACT1793 / Wagner ThermoQuiet QC1793) · Front rotors — Motorcraft BRR-138 for 6 lug 18/20 inch wheels (check RockAuto for… · Caliper slide pin boots, if torn — Dorman kit for the 15-20 F-150 front caliper · Anti seize compound, one small tube
SPECS150 lb-ft148 lb-ft200 Nm24 lb-ft
2011 to 2024 Ford F-150 5.0L Coyote oil and filter change2017 Ford F-150
PARTSOil filter — Motorcraft FL 500S (Ford AA5Z 6714 A / Wix 57502 / Purolator PL14610) · Engine oil — 7 to 8 quarts of 5W-30 full synthetic meeting Ford spec WSS M2C946 A… · Drain plug crush washer — Ford 87801 S
SPECS19 lb-ft26 Nm7 quarts