Service Manuals
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Service Manuals
I went to my local dealer to inquire about getting the Service Manuals for my 2017. Both agents in Parts said they have no clue
So I called Ford Info. After being transferred a few times, I was told to contact their vendor at HELM INC.
After speaking to the rep, I found out paper copies are no longer sold, now CDs only. The CD for my model is $ 266.
That is a lot of money for a format that can get scratched or cracked, then send more money for a replacement.
I looked at what is available on Ebay, some vendors show CDs and USBs, but look like sketchy or bootleg copies.
What are other members doing for manuals ?
Thanks
AH
So I called Ford Info. After being transferred a few times, I was told to contact their vendor at HELM INC.
After speaking to the rep, I found out paper copies are no longer sold, now CDs only. The CD for my model is $ 266.
That is a lot of money for a format that can get scratched or cracked, then send more money for a replacement.
I looked at what is available on Ebay, some vendors show CDs and USBs, but look like sketchy or bootleg copies.
What are other members doing for manuals ?
Thanks
AH
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Most repairs take a fair amount of technical knowledge and equipment. For basic brake jobs etc, most of us use this Forum and Youtube for assistance. Generic manuals seem to be of the past, and access to Fords online shop manual gan get pricey.
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I bite the bullet and buy the manual on CD from Helm when I purchase a new Ford product. The interesting thing about the CD based manuals is that they tell you that the CD must be in the CD reader every time you launch the program.
Sort of true.
First, you can make as many copies of the CD as you like and they will all work. So make a bunch of copies. There's never a reason to buy an additional copy.
Second, because of the way the program "installs" the first time you run it, you do have to have the CD in the drive every time you run it, BUT there is a way to get around this. Providing you are somewhat computer literate there is a simple modification to the installed files that needs to be made so that it is no longer necessary to have the CD in the drive to open the program.
I don't know if this is true for the versions that are supplied on a usb drive but I'm going to find out since I have a 2025 Ranger on order.
Sort of true.
First, you can make as many copies of the CD as you like and they will all work. So make a bunch of copies. There's never a reason to buy an additional copy.
Second, because of the way the program "installs" the first time you run it, you do have to have the CD in the drive every time you run it, BUT there is a way to get around this. Providing you are somewhat computer literate there is a simple modification to the installed files that needs to be made so that it is no longer necessary to have the CD in the drive to open the program.
I don't know if this is true for the versions that are supplied on a usb drive but I'm going to find out since I have a 2025 Ranger on order.
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I was concerned about doing damage to the CD over time, such as scratches or cracking it.
I heard that many of them have software that prevents the user from making copies.
If your info is correct, I can make the purchase, then make several copies to use & store.
Too bad HELM did away with print manuals.
I bought full sets for my 94 Bronco and 02 Mustang GT. They are great to reference.
Thank you. AH
I heard that many of them have software that prevents the user from making copies.
If your info is correct, I can make the purchase, then make several copies to use & store.
Too bad HELM did away with print manuals.
I bought full sets for my 94 Bronco and 02 Mustang GT. They are great to reference.
Thank you. AH
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From: Staten Island, NY
I was concerned about doing damage to the CD over time, such as scratches or cracking it.
I heard that many of them have software that prevents the user from making copies.
If your info is correct, I can make the purchase, then make several copies to use & store.
Too bad HELM did away with print manuals.
I bought full sets for my 94 Bronco and 02 Mustang GT. They are great to reference.
Thank you. AH
I heard that many of them have software that prevents the user from making copies.
If your info is correct, I can make the purchase, then make several copies to use & store.
Too bad HELM did away with print manuals.
I bought full sets for my 94 Bronco and 02 Mustang GT. They are great to reference.
Thank you. AH
As I said, there is a work-around if you're on a Windows machine and are mildly computer literate. I involves editing a single text file on your PC after installation. If interested I'll post the procedure. I have the manuals for all of my Ford vehicles, past and present on my desktop and laptop PC's.
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Mountain Pass
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From: SW GA
Another option if you are not interested in investing in the disc or thumb drive. You can subscribe to ALLDATAdiy.com and pay for a month which generally has same info available. Can't copy it but might be able to print to pdf or screenshot of specific info.
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