Ford SVT F-150 2002 User Manual

Table of contents

Introduction 2

SVT F-150 Lightning specific features 5

Engine/Transmission 7

Drivetrain 9

Performance 10

Options, color and trim 11

Maintenance 12

A word about warranty coverage 15

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Introduction

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 6:00 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.

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Introduction

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 1999–2002 SVT F-150 Lightning.

In October 2001, Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE) was renamed Special
Vehicle Team/Engineering (SVT/Engineering).

SVT OWNERSHIP BENEFITS

• SVT Authorized Dealer: A group of approximately 600 specially

trained and certified SVT dealers who are dedicated to a culture
within their dealership that is friendly to the knowledgeable driving
enthusiast.

• SVT Premium Service: Owners and lessees of 2002 model year SVT

vehicles will be provided with a complimentary loaner vehicle when
their 2002 SVT vehicle is in for service (includes warranty work and
routine maintenance, other than oil changes). The dealership will also
wash and vacuum the customer’s vehicle, unless requested otherwise.

• SVT Owner’s Association One Year Membership: The SVT

Owner’s Association is a club designed to enhance the experience of
owning an SVT vehicle through events and learning activities, as well
as the camaraderie of spending time with other SVT enthusiasts. Your
new vehicle purchase or lease entitles you to a free one year
membership.

• Team Ford Racing One Year Membership: Team Ford Racing

provides inside access to news about Ford racing teams and drivers,
exclusive race-day hospitality programs, access to test sessions and
other benefits.

• 20% Discount at the Bob Bondurant School of High
Performance Driving: The techniques learned at the Bondurant

School enhance the driving of any car, anywhere. The SVT discount is
available to you for one year from the date of purchase.

• Certificate of Authenticity: In recognition of your vehicle’s
exclusivity, the certificate documents your vehicle’s date of
production, vehicle identification number, final assembly plant and
production sequence number. Certificates are printed 60 to 90 days
after production is complete, and will be mailed to you automatically.

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Introduction

• SVT Info Center: Have a question or want information about your
SVT vehicle, or any of our new products? Please call the SVT Info
Center at 1–800–FORD-SVT. We’ll handle your request or get you in
touch with someone who can.

• SVT Website: The official SVT site, www.svt.ford.com, will provide
you with frequently updated information on products, events and
many other areas of interest for SVT owners.

• Official SVT Merchandise: Let the world know you are an SVT fan,
and look sharp at the same time. We have completely updated the
SVT apparel lineup for 2002, with higher quality, brand name
merchandise.

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SVT F-150 Lightning specific features

F–150 LIGHTNING SPECIFIC FEATURES

• 5.4L 2V Triton Supercharged Intercooled V8 engine

• Modified 4R100 4–speed automatic transmission with OD lockout

• Limited-slip differential

• Auxiliary transmission fluid cooler

• Eaton supercharger

• Engine super cooling system

• Heavy duty battery

• Unique front fascia with integrated, round fog lamps

• Unique upper and lower grilles

• Unique front lower air deflectors

• Unique cab rocker and lower box moldings

• Unique wheels, tires and locking lug nuts

• 4-wheel ABS/4–wheel disc brakes

• Bilstein monotube front and rear shock absorbers

• Unique headlamps, tail lamps and side marker lamps

• Unique high-mount stop lamp/cargo lamp

• Outside rear view mirrors with integral turn signal

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