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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 1999–2001 SVT F-150 Lightning.
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 2001 model year SVT
vehicles will be provided with a complimentary loaner vehicle when
their 2001 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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• 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 2001, 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 and tires
• 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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SVT F-150 Lightning specific features
• Unique electro-luminescent instrument cluster with SVT signature
white-faced gauges, including vacuum/boost gauge
• Unique 60/40 leather/cloth seats
• Standard 6–way power driver’s seat
• Accentuated seat back and cushion lateral bolstering
• 4-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Leather-wrapped door trim inserts
• Premium electronic AM/FM stereo/cassette clock radio, including
speed-compensated volume control and 6–disc CD changer
• Dark tinted sliding rear window
• Additional passenger side grab handle
• Dual blade illuminated sun visors
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5.4L SUPERCHARGED V8 ENGINE
Engine/Transmission
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1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Power distribution box
5. Engine coolant reservoir
6. Air filter assembly
7. Intercooler coolant reservoir
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Battery
10. Transmission fluid dipstick
11. Engine oil filler cap
ENGINE
Configuration Supercharged longitudinally mounted,
90-degree V8, single overhead cam, cast
iron cylinder block and cast aluminum
cylinder heads
Bore x Stroke 90.2 x 105.8 mm (3.55 x 4.17 in)
Displacement 5409 cc (330.1 cid)
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Engine/Transmission
Configuration Supercharged longitudinally mounted,
90-degree V8, single overhead cam, cast
iron cylinder block and cast aluminum
cylinder heads
Compression ratio 8.4:1
Horsepower (SAE net) 284 kW @ 4750 rpm
(380 HP @ 4750 rpm)
Torque 610 Nm @ 3250 rpm
(450 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm)
Redline 5250 rpm (fuel shut-off at 5500 rpm)
Specific output 52.5 kW/L (70.2 HP/L)
Valvetrain Single overhead cam, silent-design chain
drive, roller finger followers with
hydraulic lash adjustment, ovate-wire
valve springs, two valves per cylinder
Fuel system Sequential electronic fuel injection
Ignition system Coil-on-plug electronic ignition
Mass air sensor 90 mm (3.54 in) diameter, high flow
capacity
Throttle body Twin 57 mm (2.24 in) diameter
bore-simultaneously open
Supercharger Eaton-Model 112, Generation IV, 55 kPa
(8 psi) mechanical boost
Exhaust manifolds Cast-high silicon, molybdenum iron
Exhaust system Dual-stainless steel
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Drivetrain
DRIVETRAIN
Rear axle 9.75 in limited-slip differential with 3.73:1 final
drive ratio
Driveshaft Aluminum with hardened yoke
Transmission Modified 4R100 4-speed automatic with OD
lockout
Gear ratios Gear Ratio
1st 2.71
2nd 1.53
3rd 1.00
4th (OD) 0.71
Reverse 2.176
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Performance
PERFORMANCE
0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) 5.8 seconds
400 meters (quarter mile) 13.9 seconds @ 160.9 km/h
(100 mph)
Top speed 228 km/h (142 mph)
Braking, 100-0 km/h (60-0 mph) 41.5 meters (136 ft.)
183 meter slalom (600 ft.) 102.4 km/h (63.6 mph)
61 meter skid pad (200 ft.) 0.85 g
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OPTIONS, COLOR AND TRIM
• Tonneau cover
Exterior:
• Black Clearcoat
• Oxford White
• Bright Red Clearcoat
• Silver Clearcoat
Interior:
• Medium Graphite Leather/Cloth
Options, color and trim
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Maintenance
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 5.4L Supercharged V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1634
Fuel filter FG-986B
Battery BXT-65-650
Oil filter FL-820S
PCV valve EV-233
Spark plugs
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Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
1
plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
AGSF-12FM1
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluid
Engine oil (includes
filter change)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil
Engine coolant
1
Motorcraft Premium
Engine Coolant
(green-colored) or
Intercooler coolant
1
Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)
Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCONt
ATF
2
Rear axle lubricant
Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium Rear
Fill to line on reservoir
5.7L (6.0 quarts)
24.1L (25.5 quarts)
4.0L (4.2 quarts)
Fill to line on reservoir
3.3-3.8L (7.5-8.0
pints)
Fuel tank N/A 94.6L (25.0 gallons)
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Axle Lubricant
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Maintenance
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Transmission fluid
3
Motorcraft MERCONt
16.1L (17.0 quarts)
ATF
4
Windshield washer
fluid
1
Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
2
Fill 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of fill hole.
Ultra-Clear Windshield
Washer Concentrate
4.0L (4.25 quarts)
Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or
equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A for complete refill
of Traction-Lok axles.
Your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and is
considered lubricated for life. These lubricants do not need to be
checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the
axle assembly has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should
be changed any time the rear axle has been submerged in water.
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Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONt and MERCONt V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONt type
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONt V type fluid.
MERCONt and MERCONt V type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCONt and MERCONt V. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCONt and MERCONt V) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONt may
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
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Approximate dry fill capacity including transmission fluid cooling
system, actual refill capacities will vary based on vehicle application and
transmission fluid cooling system (i.e. coolers size, cooling lines. auxiliary
cooler capacities). The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level
should be set by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.
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Maintenance
OCTANE RECOMMENDATIONS
Your vehicle is designed to use
“Premium” unleaded gasoline with
an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 91 or
higher for optimum performance.
The use of gasolines with lower
octane ratings may degrade performance. We do not recommend the use
of gasolines labeled as “Premium” in high altitude areas that are sold
with octane ratings of less than 91.
If your engine knocks under any driving conditions while you are using
fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your dealer or a qualified
service technician to prevent any engine damage.
WHEELS AND TIRES
Tires 295/45 ZR 18 BSW tires
Wheels SVT-Signature style, 18 in x 9.5 in aluminum
91
(R+M)/2 METHOD
5-spoke wheels
TIRE ROTATION
Because your vehicle’s tires perform
different jobs, they often wear
differently. To make sure your tires
wear evenly and last longer, rotate
them as indicated in the scheduled
maintenance guide. If you notice
that the tires wear unevenly, have
them checked.
SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL
Your vehicle is equipped a 235/70R-16 spare tire on a steel wheel rim.
This is for temporary use only. Replace this spare tire with a repaired
road tire as soon as possible.
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A word about warranty coverage
A WORD ABOUT WARRANTY COVERAGE
The F–150 Lightning carries the same warranty coverage as other Ford
F-150 models. This information is covered in its entirety in the Ford
Motor Company Warranty Guide.
The F–150 Lightning or any SVT can be serviced under warranty at any
Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealer nationwide.
SVT does not recommend modifying or racing our vehicles, as they are
designed and built to be driven as delivered from the factory. The Ford
Motor Company Warranty Guide discusses the installation of aftermarket
parts and their effect on warranty coverage as follows:
Repairs are not reimbursable under warranty when:
• “The repairs are required because of abuse, misuse, racing, fire,
negligence, accident, modification or a natural disaster.”
• “The repairs are required due to installation of a non-Ford part.”
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