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Ford (1949-1959): service and repair manuals

A repair manual for your Ford (1949-1959)? Here are shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Ford cars. They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.

1949-1950-1951 Ford Passenger Car Shop Manual

Factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1949-1951 Ford passenger cars.

Models:
- Country saloon
- Country Squire
- Crestline
- Custom
- Deluxe
- Ranch Wagon
- Victoria.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater and exhaust)
- driveline (clutch and gearbox, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo, voltage regulator, headlights, tail lights, turn signals, dashboard, windscreen wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, bonnet, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

  • Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by Ford.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Ford dealership workshop at the time. Ford reference: 7098-A.

Product details

Author:Ford Motor Company
Details:320 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 1.5 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.59 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791405861
Repair manual: 1949-1950-1951 Ford Passenger Car Shop Manual

1949-1950-1951 Ford Passenger Car Shop Manual

Language: English

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1949-1959 Ford Car Parts / Accessories Text & Illustrated Catalog (2 Volume Set)

Parts catalogue (reprint, 2 volumes) for the 1949-1959 Ford passenger cars.

Production years:
- chassis 1949-1959
- body 1953-1959

Models:
- Club
- Country saloon
- Country Squire
- Courier Sedan Delivery
- Crestline
- Custom
- Custom 300
- Customline
- Del Rio Wagon
- Deluxe
- Fairlane
- Ford
- Galaxie
- Mainline
- Park Lane Wagon
- Ranch Wagon
- Ranchero
- Skyliner
- Sunliner
- Thunderbird
- Victoria.

  • High-quality reprint, licensed by Ford.
  • Contains drawings (exploded views) and lists with parts numbers.
  • This is the same parts catalogue as was used in the Ford dealer's workshop at the time. Ford reference: FORM FD 9463.

Product details

Author:Ford Motor Company
Details:1856 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 9 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 3.54 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791405984
Repair manual: 1949-1959 Ford Car Parts / Accessories Text & Illustrated Catalog (2 Volume Set)

1949-1959 Ford Car Parts / Accessories Text & Illustrated Catalog (2 Volume Set)

Language: English

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1952-1953-1954 Ford - Passenger Car Shop Manual

Factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1952-1954 Ford passenger cars.

Models:
- Club
- Country saloon
- Country Squire
- Courier Sedan Delivery
- Crestline
- Custom
- Customline
- Mainline
- Ranch Wagon
- Skyliner
- Sunliner
- Victoria.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo / alternator, voltage regulator, headlights, tail lights, turn signals, dashboard, windscreen wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, bonnet, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

  • Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by Ford.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Ford dealership workshop at the time. Ford reference: FORM 7098-52/53/54.

Product details

Author:Ford Motor Company
Details:560 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 2.7 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 1.06 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791405878
Repair manual: 1952-1953-1954 Ford - Passenger Car Shop Manual

1952-1953-1954 Ford - Passenger Car Shop Manual

Language: English

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1955 Ford Car Shop Manual

Factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1955 Ford passenger cars.

Models:
- Club
- Country saloon
- Country Squire
- Courier Sedan Delivery
- Customline
- Fairlane
- Mainline
- Ranch Wagon
- Skyliner
- Sunliner
- Thunderbird
- Victoria.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo / alternator, voltage regulator, headlights, tail lights, turn signals, dashboard, windscreen wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, bonnet, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

  • Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by Ford.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Ford dealership workshop at the time. Ford reference: FORM 7098-55.

Product details

Author:Ford Motor Company
Details:344 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 1.7 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.67 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791405885
Repair manual: 1955 Ford Car Shop Manual

1955 Ford Car Shop Manual

Language: English

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1956 Ford Car Shop Manual

Factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1956 Ford passenger cars.

Models:
- Club
- Country saloon
- Country Squire
- Courier Sedan Delivery
- Customline
- Fairlane
- Mainline
- Park Lane Wagon
- Ranch Wagon
- Skyliner
- Sunliner
- Thunderbird
- Victoria.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo / alternator, voltage regulator, headlights, tail lights, turn signals, dashboard, windscreen wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, bonnet, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

  • Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by Ford.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Ford dealership workshop at the time. Ford reference: FORM 7098-56.

Product details

Author:Ford Motor Company
Details:368 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 1.8 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.71 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791405892
Repair manual: 1956 Ford Car Shop Manual

1956 Ford Car Shop Manual

Language: English

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1957 Ford Car and Thunderbird Shop Manual

Factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1957 Ford personenwagensl.

Models:
- Country saloon
- Country Squire
- Custom
- Custom 300
- Del Rio Wagon
- Fairlane
- Ranchero
- Skyliner
- Sunliner
- Thunderbird.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo / alternator, voltage regulator, headlights, tail lights, turn signals, dashboard, windscreen wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, bonnet, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

  • Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by Ford.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Ford dealership workshop at the time. Ford reference: FORM 7098-57.

Product details

Author:Ford Motor Company
Details:496 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 2.4 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.94 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791405908
Repair manual: 1957 Ford Car and Thunderbird Shop Manual

1957 Ford Car and Thunderbird Shop Manual

Language: English

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1958 Ford Car Shop Manual

Factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1958 Ford passenger cars.

Models:
- Club
- Country saloon
- Country Squire
- Courier Sedan Delivery
- Custom 300
- Del Rio Wagon
- Fairlane
- Ranch Wagon
- Ranchero
- Skyliner
- Sunliner
- Victoria.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo / alternator, voltage regulator, headlights, tail lights, turn signals, dashboard, windscreen wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, bonnet, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

  • Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by Ford.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Ford dealership workshop at the time. Ford reference: FORM 7098-58.

Product details

Author:Ford Motor Company
Details:656 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 3.2 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 1.26 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791405977
Repair manual: 1958 Ford Car Shop Manual

1958 Ford Car Shop Manual

Language: English

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1959 Ford Car Shop Manual

Factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1959 Ford passenger cars.

Models:
- Club
- Country saloon
- Country Squire
- Courier Sedan Delivery
- Custom 300
- Fairlane
- Galaxie
- Ranch Wagon
- Ranchero
- Skyliner
- Sunliner
- Victoria.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo / alternator, voltage regulator, headlights, tail lights, turn signals, dashboard, windscreen wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, bonnet, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

  • Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by Ford.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Ford dealership workshop at the time. Ford reference: FORM 7098-59.

Product details

Author:Ford Motor Company
Details:616 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 3 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 1.18 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791406028
Repair manual: 1959 Ford Car Shop Manual

1959 Ford Car Shop Manual

Language: English

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Years: 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959

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