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Table of contents
Introduction 2
SVT F-150 Lightning specific features 4
Engine/Transmission 6
Drivetrain 8
Performance 9
Options, color and trim 10
Maintenance 11
A word about warranty coverage 14
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Introduction INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Ford Special Vehicle Team family and thank you for purchasing the Ford SVT F–150 Lightning. We trust that our tremendous dedication to the automotive enthusiast’s total ownership experience will provide you with many miles of exhilarating, safe, and comfortable driving in your new SVT F–150 Lightning. SVT strives for balance between powertrain and chassis, cornering prowess and long-distance comfort, always working to build vehicles in which no one system
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Introduction Every SVT vehicle produced has been designed and developed with four key virtues in mind: Performance, Substance, Exclusivity, and Value. These hallmarks have driven the SVT Mustang Cobra since 1993, the original SVT Lightning from 1993 to 1995, the SVT Contour introduced in early 1997 as a 1998 model, and the 1999 SVT F-150 Lightning. SVT OWNERSHIP BENEFITS ² Dealer body of approximately 600 specially trained and certified SVT dealers who are dedicated to a culture within their dea
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SVT F-150 Lightning specific features F–150 LIGHTNING SPECIFIC FEATURES ² 5.4L 2V Triton Supercharged Intercooled V8 engine ² Modified 4R100 4–speed automatic transmission with OD lockout ² Limited-slip differential ² Auxiliary transmission fluid cooler ² Eaton supercharger ² Engine super cooling system ² Heavy duty battery ² Unique front fascia with integrated, round fog lamps ² Unique upper and lower grilles ² Unique front lower air deflectors ² Unique cab rocker and lower box moldings ² Uniqu
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SVT F-150 Lightning specific features DOOR THEFT AJAR 10 H BOOST 100 120 PSI 140 80 0 60 160 VAC 180 L 40 200 20 LOW 220 0 FUEL SERVICE F H ENGINE SELECT SOON RESET BRAKE D D E P RN 2 C FUEL RESET PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL ONLY ² Unique electro-luminescent instrument cluster with SVT signature white-faced gauges, including vacuum/boost gauge ² Unique 60/40 leather/cloth seats ² Standard 6–way power driver’s seat ² Accentuated seat back and cushion lateral bolstering ² 4-spoke leather-wrapped stee
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Engine/Transmission 5.4L SUPERCHARGED V8 ENGINE 9 10 1 2 3 4 11 8 7 6 5 1. Engine oil dipstick 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Power distribution box 5. Engine coolant reservoir 6. Air filter assembly 7. Intercooler coolant reservoir 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9. Battery 10. Transmission fluid dipstick 11. Engine oil filler cap 6
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Engine/Transmission ENGINE Configuration Supercharged longitudinally mounted, 90-degree V8, single overhead cam, cast iron cylinder block and cast aluminum cylinder heads Bore x Stroke 90.2 x 105.8 mm (3.55 x 4.17 in) Displacement 5409 cc (330.1 cid) Compression ratio 8.4:1 Horsepower 269 kW @ 4750 rpm (360 HP @ 4750 rpm) (SAE net) Torque 597 Nm @ 3000 rpm (440 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm) Redline 5250 rpm (fuel shut-off at 5500 rpm) Specific output 49.7 kW/L (66.7 HP/L) Valvetrain Single overhead cam, s
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Drivetrain DRIVETRAIN Rear axle 9.75 in limited-slip differential with 3.55:1 final drive ratio Driveshaft Steel with hardened yoke Transmission Modified 4R100 4-speed automatic with OD lockout Gear ratios Gear Ratio 1st 2.71 2nd 1.53 3rd 1.00 4th (OD) 0.71 Reverse 2.176 8
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Performance PERFORMANCE 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 6.2 seconds 400 meters (quarter mile) 14.63 seconds @ 156.7 km/h (97.4 mph) Top speed 225 km/h (140 mph) Braking, 100-0 km/h (60-0 mph) 41.8 meters (137 ft.) 183 meter slalom (600 ft.) 102.4 km/h (63.6 mph) 61 meter skid pad (200 ft.) 0.85 g 9
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Options, color and trim OPTIONS, COLOR AND TRIM ² Tonneau cover ² 6–disc CD player ² Trailer tow package Exterior: ² Black Clearcoat ² Oxford White ² Bright Red Clearcoat Interior: ² Medium Graphite Leather/Cloth 10
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Maintenance MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 5.4L Supercharged V8 engine Air filter element FA-1634 Fuel filter FG-986B Battery BXT-65-650 Oil filter FL-820S PCV valve EV-233 1 2 Spark plugs AGSF-12E or AGSF-12FM1 1 Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information. 2 If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder. Use only AGSF-12FM1 spark plugs for replacement. 11
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Maintenance REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity Brake fluid High Performance Fill to line on reservoir DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Engine oil (includes Motorcraft 5W-30 5.7L (6.0 quarts) filter change) Super Premium Motor Oil 1 Engine coolant Premium Engine 24.1L (25.5 quarts) Coolant 1 Intercooler coolant Premium Engine 4.0L (4.2 quarts) Coolant Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCONt Fill to line on reservoir ATF 2 Rear axle lubricant Motorcraft SAE 80W90 3.3-3.8L Premium Rear
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Maintenance OCTANE RECOMMENDATIONS Your vehicle is designed to use “Premium” unleaded gasoline with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 91 or 91 higher for optimum performance. (R+M)/2 METHOD The use of gasolines with lower octane ratings may degrade performance. We do not recommend the use of gasolines labeled as “Premium” in high altitude areas that are sold with octane ratings of less than 91. If your engine knocks under any driving conditions while you are using fuel with the recommended octane rati
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A word about warranty coverage A WORD ABOUT WARRANTY COVERAGE The F–150 Lightning carries the same warranty coverage as other Ford F-150 models. This information is covered in its entirety in the Ford Motor Company Warranty Guide. The F–150 Lightning or any SVT can be serviced under warranty at any Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealer nationwide. SVT does not recommend modifying or racing our vehicles, as they are designed and built to be driven as delivered from the factory. The Ford Motor Company Warra
