FORD F150 1999 10.G SVT Supplement Manual

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
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 overwhelms or overshadows any other. In the SVT
F±150 Lightning, that philosophy is carried forward through a
sophisticated powertrain as well as significant interior, exterior,
suspension, and braking system components.
This supplement complements your F±150 Owner's Guide and provides
information specific to SVT and the SVT F±150 Lightning. By referring to
the pages listed in this supplement, you can identify those features,
recommendations, and specifications unique to your new SVT F±150
Lightning.
If you have any questions, please call us at the Ford Special Vehicle
Team hotline from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST at 1±800±FORD-SVT
(1±800±367±3788).
SVT HISTORY
The Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) was established in 1991. SVT was
commissioned to create factory-produced driver's cars and trucks;
vehicles that possess a balance between engine and chassis, roadholding
and a supple ride, refinement and performance capability. These qualities
are the core of the SVT product development philosophy.
To support SVT, Ford Motor Company created a dedicated product
development group, Ford Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE). The
nucleus of the Ford SVT and SVE is a small, cross-functional group of
engineers, product planners, and marketing people who meet on a
weekly basis to ensure SVT vehicles and their mission remain focused. In
addition to Ford SVE, SVT draws heavily on the talents and knowledge
of other driving enthusiasts at Ford who work in the key disciplines of
design, product development, manufacturing, and marketing. The heart
of the SVT philosophy is a deep commitment to skillful and enthusiastic
driving. The ultimate goal of everyone at SVT and SVE is to create
vehicles that speak to the needs and desires of the knowledgeable
driving enthusiast.
Introduction
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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
²Dealer body of approximately 600 specially trained and certified SVT
dealers who are dedicated to a culture within their dealerships that is
friendly to the knowledgeable driving enthusiast.
²On-going commitment from SVT to provide its dealers with constant
support from the SVT Information Center at 1±800±FORD-SVT,
in-depth technical seminars, and training in SVT Owner/Enthusiast
care techniques to assure outstanding quality throughout the entire
SVT ownership experience.
²A Certificate of Authenticity is provided to the owner or lessee of
every SVT vehicle. It includes the Vehicle Identification Number,
production sequence number out of the total number of vehicles built,
and the date of manufacture. These certificates are printed at the end
of the vehicle's model-year production run.
²SVT-specific line of apparel and accessories available through your
SVT dealer. Contact the SVT team leader at the dealership for details
and ordering information or call 1±800±FORD-SVT. To order direct,
call 1±888±490±6837.
²TheSVT Enthusiast,written and published by SVT Headquarters.
TheSVT Enthusiastcontains information of interest to SVT owners
and prospective buyers, with the latest technical information available
from SVT, interviews with members of SVT and SVE, and suggested
drive routes across the United States and Canada designed to
maximize your enjoyment of your SVT vehicle.
²SVT, in conjunction with The Bob Bondurant School of High
Performance Driving in Phoenix, AZ, gives the owner the opportunity
to attend the school at a 20% discount. The school can be contacted
directly at 1±800±842±7223.
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F±150 LIGHTNING SPECIFIC FEATURES
²5.4L 2V Triton Supercharged Intercooled V8 engine
²Modified 4R100 4±speed automatic transmission with OD lockout
²Limited-slip differential
²Auxiliary transmission fluid cooler
²Eaton supercharger
²Engine super cooling system
²Heavy duty battery
²Unique front fascia with integrated, round fog lamps
²Unique upper and lower grilles
²Unique front lower air deflectors
²Unique cab rocker and lower box moldings
²Unique wheels and tires
²4-wheel ABS/4±wheel disc brakes
²Heavy duty front and rear shock absorbers
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²Unique electro-luminescent instrument cluster with SVT signature
white-faced gauges, including vacuum/boost gauge
²Unique 60/40 leather/cloth seats
²Standard 6±way power driver's seat
²Accentuated seat back and cushion lateral bolstering
²4-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel
²Leather-wrapped door trim inserts
²Premium electronic AM/FM stereo/cassette clock radio, including
speed-compensated volume control
²Sliding rear window
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5.4L SUPERCHARGED V8 ENGINE
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
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Engine/Transmission
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ENGINE
ConfigurationSupercharged longitudinally mounted,
90-degree V8, single overhead cam, cast iron
cylinder block and cast aluminum cylinder
heads
Bore x Stroke90.2 x 105.8 mm (3.55 x 4.17 in)
Displacement5409 cc (330.1 cid)
Compression ratio8.4:1
Horsepower
(SAE net)269 kW @ 4750 rpm (360 HP @ 4750 rpm)
Torque597 Nm @ 3000 rpm (440 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm)
Redline5250 rpm (fuel shut-off at 5500 rpm)
Specific output49.7 kW/L (66.7 HP/L)
ValvetrainSingle overhead cam, silent-design chain drive,
roller finger followers with hydraulic lash
adjustment, ovate-wire valve springs, two
valves per cylinder
Fuel systemSequential electronic fuel injection
Ignition systemCoil-on-plug electronic ignition
Mass air sensor80 mm (3.15 in) diameter, high flow capacity
Throttle bodyTwin 57 mm (2.24 in) diameter
bore-simultaneously open
SuperchargerEaton-Model 112, Generation IV,
55 kPa (8 psi) mechanical boost
Exhaust manifoldsCast-high silicon, molybdenum iron
Exhaust systemDual-stainless steel
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DRIVETRAIN
Rear axle9.75 in limited-slip differential with 3.55:1 final drive
ratio
DriveshaftSteel with hardened yoke
TransmissionModified 4R100 4-speed automatic with OD lockout
Gear ratiosGear Ratio
1st 2.71
2nd 1.53
3rd 1.00
4th (OD) 0.71
Reverse 2.176
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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 speed225 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
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OPTIONS, COLOR AND TRIM
²Tonneau cover
²6±disc CD player
²Trailer tow package
Exterior:
²Black Clearcoat
²Oxford White
²Bright Red Clearcoat
Interior:
²Medium Graphite Leather/Cloth
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