The service and repair manual for the 1997 Ford F-350 — 5.8L V8 and 7.3L V8 and 7.5L V8 and 5.0L V8 engines, 11 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.8L V8 — 351 cu in, OHV 7.3L V8 — OHV, turbocharged 7.5L V8 — OHV 5.0L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · XLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · XLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · XL Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · Base Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door +5 |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 188 complaints · 153 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1997 F-350 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 104
- Engine Performance 1,207
- Accessories & Equipment 181
- General Information 1,446
- Body & Frame 98
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 138
- Brakes 184
- Maintenance 145
- Drivelines & Axles 139
- Steering 20
- Electrical 181
- Suspension 57
- Engine Mechanical 130
- Transmission 190
- Radiator Cap Pressure 16
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 F-350
- Tires — bead · 97V187000Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and chassis. the tires on these vehicles were damaged during mounting onto the wheels. only trucks produced at the cuautitlan, mexi.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › master cylinder · 96V184000The retainer clip that holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm is missing.
- Tires — tread/belt · 01X001000This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. equipment description: ford is replacing a.
- Vehicle Speed Control · 06V286000On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Owners have filed 188 complaints and Ford has issued 153 technical service bulletins for the 1997 F-350. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1997 F-350 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1997 F-350?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 model year, covering the 5.8L V8 and 7.3L V8 and 7.5L V8 and 5.0L V8 across the Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, XLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, XLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, XL Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Base Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, XL Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, XL Cab & Chassis 2-Door, XLT Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Base Cab & Chassis 2-Door, XL Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1997 F-350 problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1997 F-350, covering tires, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 1997 F-350 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1997 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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