F-150 Lightning Service Manual

[Texas Dan]

I'm trying to purchase a real manual for my Lightning. I don't want any of those cheap auto parts store service manuals like the ones from Haynes or Chilton. I'm currently looking at manuals on two different websites; Helms and www.factory-manuals.com.

The Helms manual goes for $306 and the factory-manuals one goes for $129. Neither website clearly indicates that the manuals cover the all-electric Lightning but I did get an email from factory-manuals stating, "
All you need to do is to order and insert your VIN car number. You will get the manual for your exact car." I'm ready to pull the trigger on factory-manuals, I will provide a post on how it goes.
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[Texas Dan]

I received a response back from factory-manuals that it will take 12 to 48 hours generate my manual. I will post again when I know more.

 

[RickLightning]

I received a response back from factory-manuals that it will take 12 to 48 hours generate my manual. I will post again when I know more.

Others have done this. They use your VIN to sign up for a short-term account, then print it off. You lose the hyperlink ability.

 

[Texas Dan]

Others have done this. They use your VIN to sign up for a short-term account, then print it off. You lose the hyperlink ability.

I ordered a manual from them years ago and I still have access to the file. I don’t know what “others” you are talking about. I guess I will find out in a few days what information I have access to.

 

[Texas Dan]

factory-manuals.com messed up my order. I ordered the full repair manual + wiring diagrams and all they sent me was wiring diagrams. I didn't really want the wiring diagrams right now but the manual was only available to order with the wiring diagrams.

The wiring diagrams do cover the BEV but they also cover the gasoline F150s, so much for a tailored repair manual. I sent factory-manuals.com an email telling them they made a mistake and that I want the rest of my manual. I will post again when I hear back from them.

 

[Texas Dan]

No word back from factory-manuals yet but I called Helms because they also don’t have a separate manual for the Lightning and their manual doesn’t specifically state that it’s covered. Helms couldn’t provide any additional information but stated that I can get a full refund if the Lightning isn’t covered. If factory-manuals doesn’t come through I’m going to order the Helms manual.

I’m pretty sure that Helms manuals are the ones the dealers buy.

 

[bmw325_num99]

Subscribed to this thread. I want to figure out how to remove the center console and create a front bench setup using the factory 3rd front seat.

 

[Texas Dan]

Factory-manuals.com sent me the rest of my service manual, 16k pages worth (the wiring diagrams file had 6k pages and was actually a larger file). It’s all there including how to remove and disassemble the high voltage battery. This manual should come in real handy even for routine maintenance.

 

[Texas Dan]

Subscribed to this thread. I want to figure out how to remove the center console and create a front bench setup using the factory 3rd front seat.

Subsection 501-12; Floor console removal and installation.

 

[bmw325_num99]

Well good to know its in there. Now I wont have to keep rewinding videos of the assembly-line process for the center console and watching them in reverse. Thanks

 

[rtk11226]

Factory-manuals.com sent me the rest of my service manual, 16k pages worth (the wiring diagrams file had 6k pages and was actually a larger file). It’s all there including how to remove and disassemble the high voltage battery. This manual should come in real handy even for routine maintenance.

What's the size of the actual PDF files? I document everything in Evernote and I've got my tractor manuals imbedded but they don't have anywhere near that many pages. It may not be feasible to imbed the PDFs for the F150.

 

[Texas Dan]

What's the size of the actual PDF files? I document everything in Evernote and I've got my tractor manuals imbedded but they don't have anywhere near that many pages. It may not be feasible to imbed the PDFs for the F150.

repair manual: 352 MB
wiring diagrams: 812 MB

 

[rtk11226]

repair manual: 352 MB
wiring diagrams: 812 MB

Wow! They definitely give you your money’s worth. Thanks for the info.

 

[Lytning]

repair manual: 352 MB
wiring diagrams: 812 MB

Are you satisfied with the quality of the content you received?

 

[ctuan13]

Are you satisfied with the quality of the content you received?

Yeah I'm also interested to know the answer to this

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