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Ford (1970-1974): service and repair manuals

A repair manual for your Ford (1970-1974)? Here are shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Ford cars. They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.

Ford / Mercury Full-size Cars (1968-1988) | Chilton Repair Manual

Chilton Repair Manual for the:
- Ford Country saloon, Country Squire, Crown Victoria, Custom, Custom 500, Galaxie 500 and Ranch Wagon
- Mercury Colony Park, Commuter, Grand Marquis, Monterey and Park Lane (1968-1988)
- Ford LTD (1968-1982)
- Mercury Marquis (1968-1982).

This Chilton manual for the Ford and Mercury Full-size passenger cars from 1968-1988 covers maintenance and repair of the gasoline engines (timing gear, camshaft, inlet and outlet valves, cylinder head, crankshaft, lubricating system, and gaskets).
It also addresses cooling, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust, and the electrical system. Additionally, it describes work on other components, such as the clutch, the transmission (only removal and installation), front and rear axles, springs and shock absorbers, the steering system, brakes and body.

  • Covers both U.S. and Canadian models.
  • Includes technical specifications, adjustment data, torque wrench settings, and wiring diagrams.
  • Tables for troubleshooting and identification of models and engines.

Product details

Details:640 pages, 28 x 20.5 x 2.4 cm / 11 x 8.1 x 0.94 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Chilton Automotive Books (USA, 1995)
Series:Chilton Auto Repair Manual (26360)
ISBN:9780801986659

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Repair manual: Ford / Mercury Full-size Cars (1968-1988)

Ford / Mercury Full-size Cars (1968-1988)

Language: English

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Ford / Mercury Mid-size Cars (1974-1985) | Chilton Repair Manual

Chilton Repair Manual for the passenger cars:
- Ford Elite, Ranchero, Torino, Thunderbird (1977-1982)
- Ford LTD II (1977-1979)
- Ford XR7 (1980-1985)
- Ford LTD (1983-1985)
- Mercury Cougar (1972-1985)
- Mercury Montego (1977-1982)
- Mercury Marquis (1983-1985).

Gasoline engines:
- 4-140 (incl. Turbo)
- 6-200, 6-232, 6-250
- V8-255, V8-302, V8-351, V8-400, V8-429 and V8-460.

This Chilton manual for the Ford and Mercury Mid-size passenger cars from 1974-1985 covers maintenance and repair of the gasoline engines (timing gear, camshaft, inlet and outlet valves, cylinder head, crankshaft, lubricating system, and gaskets).
It also addresses cooling, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust, and the electrical system. Additionally, it describes work on other components, such as the clutch, the transmission (only removal and installation), front and rear axles, springs and shock absorbers, the steering system, brakes and body.

  • Covers both U.S. and Canadian models.
  • Includes technical specifications, adjustment data, torque wrench settings, and wiring diagrams.
  • Tables for troubleshooting and identification of models and engines.

Product details

Details:776 pages, 28 x 20.5 x 3.4 cm / 11 x 8.1 x 1.34 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Chilton Automotive Books (USA, 1995)
Series:Chilton Auto Repair Manual (26580)
ISBN:9780801986673

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Repair manual: Ford / Mercury Mid-size Cars (1974-1985)

Ford / Mercury Mid-size Cars (1974-1985)

Language: English

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1970 Ford Car Shop Manual (5 Volume Set) - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln

Factory workshop manual (reprint, 5 volumes) for maintenance and repair of the 1970 Ford, Mercury and Lincoln passenger cars.

Models:
Ford
- Country saloon
- Country Squire
- Custom
- Custom 500
- Fairlane
- Falcon
- LTD
- Maverick
- Mustang
- Ranch Wagon
- Ranchero
- Thunderbird
- Torino

Lincoln
- Continental
- Mark III

Mercury
- Colony Park
- Cougar
- Cyclone
- Marauder
- Marquis
- Montego
- Monterey.

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, alternator, voltage regulator, headlights, tail lights, turn signals, dashboard, windscreen wipers, electric windows)
- body (welded components, bumpers, bonnet, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, dashboard, 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 7098-70-1.2, 3.4, 5.

Product details

Author:Ford Motor Company
Details:1650 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 8 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 3.15 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791406127
Repair manual: 1970 Ford Car Shop Manual (5 Volume Set) - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln

1970 Ford Car Shop Manual (5 Volume Set) - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln

Language: English

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1971 Ford Car Shop Manual (5 Volume Set) - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln

Factory workshop manual (reprint, 5 volumes) for maintenance and repair of the 1971 Ford, Mercury and Lincoln passenger cars.

Models:

Ford
- Country saloon
- Country Squire
- Custom
- Custom 500
- Galaxie 500
- LTD
- Maverick
- Mustang
- Ranch Wagon
- Ranchero
- Thunderbird
- Torino

Lincoln
- Continental
- Mark III

Mercury
- Capri
- Colony Park
- Comet
- Cougar
- Cyclone
- Marquis
- Montego
- Monterey.

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, alternator, voltage regulator, headlights, tail lights, turn signals, dashboard, windscreen wipers, electric windows)
- body (welded components, bumpers, bonnet, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, dashboard, 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: 709871.

Product details

Author:Ford Motor Company
Details:1666 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 8.1 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 3.19 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791406141
Repair manual: 1971 Ford Car Shop Manual (5 Volume Set) - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln

1971 Ford Car Shop Manual (5 Volume Set) - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln

Language: English

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1972 Ford Car Shop Manual (5 Volume Set) - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln

Factory workshop manual (reprint, 5 volumes) for maintenance and repair of the 1972 Ford, Mercury and Lincoln passenger cars.

Models:

Ford
- Country saloon
- Country Squire
- Custom
- Custom 500
- Galaxie 500
- Gran Torino
- LTD
- Maverick
- Mustang
- Pinto
- Ranch Wagon
- Ranchero
- Thunderbird
- Torino

Lincoln
- Continental
- Mark IV

Mercury
- Colony Park
- Comet
- Cougar
- Marquis
- Montego
- Monterey.

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, alternator, voltage regulator, headlights, tail lights, turn signals, dashboard, windscreen wipers, electric windows)
- body (welded components, bumpers, bonnet, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, dashboard, 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: 365-126-A.

Product details

Author:Ford Motor Company
Details:1681 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 8.1 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 3.19 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791406158
Repair manual: 1972 Ford Car Shop Manual (5 Volume Set) - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln

1972 Ford Car Shop Manual (5 Volume Set) - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln

Language: English

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1973 Ford Car Shop Manual (5 Volume Set) - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln

Factory workshop manual (reprint, 5 volumes) for maintenance and repair of the 1973 Ford, Mercury and Lincoln passenger cars.

Models:

Ford
- Country saloon
- Country Squire
- Custom 500
- Galaxie 500
- Gran Torino
- LTD
- Maverick
- Mustang
- Pinto
- Ranch Wagon
- Ranchero
- Thunderbird
- Torino

Lincoln
- Continental
- Mark IV

Mercury
- Colony Park
- Comet
- Cougar
- Marquis
- Montego
- Monterey.

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, alternator, voltage regulator, headlights, tail lights, turn signals, dashboard, windscreen wipers, electric windows)
- body (welded components, bumpers, bonnet, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, dashboard, 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: 365-126-73A, B, C, D, E.

Product details

Author:Ford Motor Company
Details:1742 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 8.4 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 3.31 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791406165
Repair manual: 1973 Ford Car Shop Manual (5 Volume Set) - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln

1973 Ford Car Shop Manual (5 Volume Set) - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln

Language: English

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1973-1979 Ford Car Parts Master Catalog Set

Parts catalogue (reprint) for the 1973-1979 Ford passenger cars.

Models:
- Country saloon, Country Squire
- Custom 500
- Elite
- Fairmont
- Galaxie 500
- Gran Torino
- Granada
- LTD, LTD II
- Maverick
- Mustang, Mustang II
- Pinto
- Ranch Wagon
- Ranchero
- Thunderbird
- Torino.

  • 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: FPS Form 8094-A, FPS Form 8094-B.

Product details

Author:Motorcraft, Ford Motor Company
Details:6417 pages, 31 x 28 x 21.6 cm / 12.2 x 11 x 8.5 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2022)
ISBN:9781791411732
Repair manual: 1973-1979 Ford Car Parts Master Catalog Set

1973-1979 Ford Car Parts Master Catalog Set

Language: English

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1974 Ford Car Shop Manual (5 Volume Set) - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln

Factory workshop manual (reprint, 5 volumes) for maintenance and repair of the 1974 Ford, Mercury and Lincoln passenger cars.

Models:

Ford
- Country saloon
- Country Squire
- Custom 500
- Galaxie 500
- Gran Torino
- LTD
- Maverick
- Mustang II
- Pinto
- Ranch Wagon
- Ranchero
- Thunderbird
- Torino

Lincoln
- Continental
- Mark IV

Mercury
- Colony Park
- Comet
- Cougar
- Marquis
- Montego
- Monterey.

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, alternator, voltage regulator, headlights, tail lights, turn signals, dashboard, windscreen wipers, electric windows)
- body (welded components, bumpers, bonnet, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, dashboard, 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: 365-126-74A, B, C, D, E.

Product details

Author:Ford Motor Company
Details:1892 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 9.1 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 3.58 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791406172
Repair manual: 1974 Ford Car Shop Manual (5 Volume Set) - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln

1974 Ford Car Shop Manual (5 Volume Set) - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln

Language: English

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Years: 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974


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