Target Audience:
Ford F-550 Super Duty owners, fleet managers, independent repair shops, and automotive enthusiasts.
Advantage:
Provides the exact same factory-specific information used by dealership technicians, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Content Style:
Complete step-by-step instructions, diagrams, illustrations, wiring schematics, and specifications.
Digital Format Benefit:
Ease of use, portability, and selective printing for convenience.
Engine:
Internal engine components, lubrication, cooling, fuel delivery, emissions control, intake and exhaust systems.
Powertrain:
Automatic and manual transmissions, transfer case, drive shafts, differentials, axles.
Chassis:
Suspension, steering (including power steering), brakes (service, parking), wheels and tires.
Electrical:
Ignition, starting, charging systems, multiplex/CAN communication, lighting, instrument panel, audio/visual, horn, wipers, washers.
Body Interior:
Doors, locks, seats, seat belts, supplemental restraint system (SRS), cruise control, engine immobilizer, HVAC (air conditioning), exterior/interior trim, hood, glass, mirrors.
Instrument Panel Gauges:
Diagnosis and repair of all instrument cluster components, warning lights, and gauges.
HVAC System:
Comprehensive coverage of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system, including component testing and refrigerant handling.
Engine Control System:
Detailed diagnostics and repair procedures for the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), sensors, and actuators.
Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance, fluid checks and changes, filter replacements, lubrication.
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting, fault code diagnosis, electrical system diagnostics, component testing.
Repair:
Detailed step-by-step repair procedures for all major and minor components and systems.
Disassembly Assembly:
Complete instructions for removing and reinstalling components.
Wiring:
Comprehensive wiring schematics for all vehicle systems.
Emission Control Systems:
Service and diagnosis of emission control components, including catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, and emission control modules.
Engine Mechanical Rebuild:
Detailed procedures for engine disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly, including torque specifications for critical fasteners.
Depth:
Factory-level detail, suitable for professional technicians and advanced DIY enthusiasts.
Diagnostic Tools:
May reference specific Ford diagnostic tools (e.g., NGS, WDS, or IDS) and the data they provide.
Readability Features:
Searchable text, zoomable images and diagrams, printable pages.
Software Requirements:
Requires Adobe PDF Reader and Winzip (or compatible unzipping software).
Printing Capability:
High-quality, printable pages for workshop use. Ability to enlarge images.
Digital Binding:
Single PDF file, eliminating the need to flip through multiple physical books.
Digital Storage Benefit:
Preserves original manual from grease and damage by printing only necessary pages.
Engine Options 2007 F550:
Typically includes the 6.0L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel and the 5.4L Triton V8 gasoline engine. Manual will cover specifications for both.
Horsepower Torque Data:
Includes detailed horsepower and torque curves, power output figures, and engine performance specifications for all available engine variants.
Fuel System Coverage:
Fuel injection system diagnostics and repair, fuel pump specifications, fuel filter replacement, fuel tank service, and fuel pressure testing.
Turbocharger Service:
Specific procedures for diagnosing, removing, and installing the turbocharger on the 6.0L Power Stroke diesel.
Transmission Options F550:
Likely includes the TorqShift 5-speed automatic transmission (e.g., 5R110W) and potentially a manual transmission option for some configurations. The manual will detail both.
Transmission Coverage:
Comprehensive coverage for automatic and manual transmission service, repair, overhaul, and fluid specifications.
Powertrain Control Module:
Information on transmission control modules (TCM) and related diagnostics.
Oil Change Interval:
Factory-recommended oil change intervals based on mileage and operating conditions (e.g., typically 5,000-7,500 miles for diesel, potentially different for gas).
Engine Oil Specification:
Specific API service classifications and SAE viscosity grades for engine oil (e.g., 15W-40 for the 6.0L Power Stroke diesel, 5W-20 for the 5.4L V8 gasoline).
Coolant Specification:
Type of engine coolant required (e.g., Ford Gold Coolant or equivalent) and its specifications.
Transmission Fluid Specification:
Specific ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) type (e.g., MERCON® SP for the 5R110W) or manual transmission gear oil.
Brake Fluid Specification:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid specification as per Ford standards.
Power Steering Fluid Specification:
Specific type of power steering fluid required (e.g., MERCON® LV or equivalent).
Common Diesel Concerns 2007:
While the manual is comprehensive, it's important for users to be aware of known issues for the 6.0L Power Stroke, such as EGR cooler failures, oil cooler failures, and injector issues, which this manual will provide diagnostic and repair procedures for.
Common Gas Concerns 2007:
Potential issues for the 5.4L V8 might include spark plug blow-out (though less common in later years) and accessory drive belt issues, all covered by the manual.
