Originally Posted by
terminater221
Does Anyone know where I can download the drivers manual for my F-150 for free? Preferably a PDF.
terminator,
You are not looking for a "driver's" manual, which I and others here obviously took to mean an OWNER'S manual.
You are looking for a SHOP or REPAIR manual. The best one would be the factory FoMoCo shop manual, but they can be expensive (I paid over $200. for one, years ago).
Perhaps by now they are online somewhere, for free, and someone will come up with a link?
(If so, I need a link for one for a 1997 F-250 H.D. SC LB 4x4 460 5 spd, if anyone has a link to one. I also need an OWNER'S manual for the above truck.)
But, assuming that the factory manual is too expensive, you can get a decent Haynes manual for about $20., at the chain autoparts stores, or possibly a book store. Or here:
Do It Yourself (DIY) Auto Repair Manuals from Haynes
Haynes manuals do have wiring diagrams in the back of them, but I believe the wiring diagrams in the factory, FoMoCo. manuals are more extensive--they are certainly larger, as they come in a packet of large, folded sheets (at least, they did for my '88 F-150.)
Clymer is another manual I've found to be good--perhaps equal to the Haynes.
Often, it seems I end up with one of each, as invariably, one does a better job with certain systems than does the other.
I don't like Chilton's manuals--I've always said, if you're good enough to use a Chilton's manual, you don't
need a manual--LOL.
But again--no one will understand that you want a SHOP or REPAIR manual, if you call it a "driver's" manual. Obviously just a simple oversight, but not helpful to your cause.