Ford CF6000 Service & Repair Manual 1986–1990

Service and repair manuals for 5 model years of the Ford CF6000, 1986 to 1990. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.

Engines across the range: 6.6L I6 — turbocharged.

Federal safety record, all years: 3 recalls, 0 owner complaints and 0 technical service bulletins are logged for the CF6000. Refreshed 2026-08-21.

01 / Model yearsChoose your CF6000 year

YearPriceRecallsEnginesTrims
1990 $42.99 6.6L I6 Base Straight Truck - Low Tilt · Base select
1989 $42.99 6.6L I6 Base Straight Truck - Low Tilt · Base select
1988 $42.991 6.6L I6 Base Straight Truck - Low Tilt · Base select
1987 $42.991 6.6L I6 Base Straight Truck - Low Tilt · Base select
1986 $42.991 6.6L I6 Base Straight Truck - Low Tilt · Base select

02 / Other yearsOther CF6000 years

1990 Ford CF6000 · $42.99 select →

Engines: 6.6L I6 — turbocharged. Trims: Base Straight Truck - Low Tilt · Base.

No recalls on federal record for the 1990 CF6000.

1989 Ford CF6000 · $42.99 select →

Engines: 6.6L I6 — turbocharged. Trims: Base Straight Truck - Low Tilt · Base.

No recalls on federal record for the 1989 CF6000.

1988 Ford CF6000 · $42.99 select →

Engines: 6.6L I6 — turbocharged. Trims: Base Straight Truck - Low Tilt · Base.

  • Steering — gear box (other than rack and pinion): An incorrect machined piston ball race in the steering gear created an out of tolerance condition.
1987 Ford CF6000 · $42.99 select →

Engines: 6.6L I6 — turbocharged. Trims: Base Straight Truck - Low Tilt · Base.

  • Steering — gear box (other than rack and pinion): An incorrect machined piston ball race in the steering gear created an out of tolerance condition.
1986 Ford CF6000 · $42.99 select →

Engines: 6.6L I6 — turbocharged. Trims: Base Straight Truck - Low Tilt · Base.

  • Parking Brake — conventional: Improperly heat treated steel rollers used in the rear wheel parking brake system causes the rollers to become brittle and may fracture.

03 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it

OptionWhat you payAfter a year
eManualStore CF6000 manual$42.99 onceStill yours
Per-vehicle online subscriptionfrom $29 / year, renewingPay again or lose access
Library membership services$33 / month, capped$396 spent, nothing kept
Professional shop databases$499–$2,388 / yearRenew or lose access

Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.

FAQQuestions about the CF6000 manual

Which CF6000 years does this manual cover?

Every year from 1986 to 1990 — 5 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.

Is this the OEM Ford CF6000 manual or an aftermarket guide?

The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Ford published for the CF6000, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.

Does it include CF6000 wiring diagrams?

Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every CF6000 manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.

Does the manual cover CF6000 recalls?

3 recalls are on federal record across the 1986–1990 CF6000, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Ford dealers.

Why do some CF6000 years cost more?

Every CF6000 year is $42.99.

Is this a subscription?

No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.

How do I get the manual after purchase?

It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.

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