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1997 Ford F-Series B-Series

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1997 F-Series B-Series.

The 1997 Ford F-Series B-Series takes 6.0 qt of 5W-20 engine oil and has been independently tested at 8.3–10.4 sec 0–60 mph.

Model year19971993

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 59 - UNDER 8500 LBS. · 540 - UNDER 8500 LBS. CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 59 - UNDER 8500 LBS. · 540 - UNDER 8500 LBS. CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235-70R16SLOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7-J inOEM · verified

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the F-Series B-Series of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.3–10.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.30 sec — 1997 F-150 Lariat SuperCab
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1997F-150 Lariat SuperCab 5.4L V88.30 sec16.40 sec235 hpRWD
1997F-150 XLT Regular Cab 4.6L V88.80 sec16.60 sec220 hpRWD
1997F-150 Lariat Flareside Regular Cab 4.6L V88.90 sec16.70 sec220 hpRWD
1997F-150 Styleside Regular Cab 4.2L V69.30 sec17.20 sec202 hpRWD
1997F-150 XLT SuperCab 4.6L V89.90 sec17.70 sec220 hpRWD
1997F-150 XLT SuperCab 4.6L V810.40 sec17.90 sec220 hp4x4
1998F-150 XLT SuperCab 5.4L V88.70 sec16.70 sec235 hpRWD
1998F-150 XLT SuperCab 5.4L V89.40 sec17.20 sec235 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-140 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5 · 75W-140
Differential Gear Oil Capacity5.5 Pints rear, Ford 8.8 and 9.0
Engine Oil5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-20 · API

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs6-9 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings40-45 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings45-50 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts118 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts212 DI Diesel ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts54-64 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts55-64 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket150.0-177.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle75.0-115.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket75.0-115.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug7.0-17.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug7.0-17.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug11.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)750 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)25 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)825 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)25 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.38 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity9.00-11.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number59 - UNDER 8500 LBS.
Standard BCI Cranking Performance540 - UNDER 8500 LBS. cca
Optional BCI Group Number65 - OVER 8500 LBS.
Optional BCI Cranking Performance650 - OVER 8500 LBS. cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)35-45
RPM30-45 @ Idle rpm
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)35-45
RPM30-45 @ Idle rpm
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)80-120 CNG
Injector Primary Resistance11-18 na ohms
Injector Primary Resistance11-18 na ohms
Engine Oil Pressure40-125 psi

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Torque to Knuckle70 ft-lbs / 136 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket21-26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle22-27 ft-lbs / 141-190 ft-lbs
OtherDUAL REAR WHEELS / SINGLE REAR WHEELS
Torque Caliper to Bracket12-20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle22-27 ft-lbs / 141-190 ft-lbs
OtherSINGLE REAR WHEELS / DUAL REAR WHEELS

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
129 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9029 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 degrees, Step 3: 12033 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 degrees, Step 3: 12033 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
152-53 ft. lbs., Step 2: 8052–53 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
166 ft. lbs., Step 2: loosen one turn, step 3: 37 ft. lbs., step 4: 9066 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
130 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages
135-40 ft. lbs.35–40 ft. lbs
256-60
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
1all bolts15 ft. lbs
2all bolts30 ft. lbs
3all bolts37 ft. lbs
1loosen 2-3 turn
2if long bolt33 ft. lbs
3180 degrees; Proceed to next bolt in sequence180 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
130 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
130 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
130 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep (W) Windsor engine

185 ft. lbs.85 ft. lbs
295 ft. lbs.95 ft. lbs
3105-112
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep First Sequence

165 ft. lbs.65 ft. lbs
285 ft. lbs.; Second Sequence85 ft. lbs
3105 ft. lbs.105 ft. lbs
4105
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
180 ft. lbs.80 ft. lbs
2110 ft. lbs.110 ft. lbs
3130-140
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
14 ft. lbs., step 2: 6-84 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
18-12 ft. lbs., step 2: 12-22 ft. lbs., step 3: 22-358–12 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
137 ft. lbs., Step 2: 115-12537 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
176 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9676 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 miClutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Release Lever Pivot Points (lubricate) · Driveshaft Slip Yoke (lubricate) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Shift Linkage (lubricate)
Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter Water Separator (inspect)
Every 10,000 miClutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Slip Yoke (lubricate) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Shift Linkage (lubricate) · Steering Linkage (lubricate)
Every 12,000 miBattery (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Clutch Release Lever Pivot Points (lubricate) · Disc Brake Caliper Guide Pin (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Locking Hub (inspect) · Throttle Body Lever Stud (lubricate) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
At 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miAir Injection System (inspect) · PCV Valve (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1997 F-Series B-Series take?

6.0 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.