1997 F-53 Brakes
What ford chassis will my 1997 F 53 Cross reference with for Brake parts ? A lot of parts stores scratch their heads when you say F53, Also will radiator hoses cross reference as well?
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I have bought the 97 F-Super Duty or F-450 brake pads and they are a direct fit.
The Oxygen sensor for the 460" dually F-350 from 1996 is also a direct fit.
So will spark plugs, transmission filter (4 wheel drive F-350) oil filter, cap and rotor, and other such things.
The hoses are special to the F-53 chassis, and nothing else will fit. It is due to the engine oil cooler, and much different radiator location compared to the truck locations.
I have not required power steering hoses yet, but when I do, probably will be from the local NAPA store.
If you have not done so, you might as well relace the belts that run the accessories. One of mine broke in Yellowstone, and I had no place to repair it. It ran the alternator, A/C compressor and helps run the fan and water pump. The second belt also helps run the fan and water pump, as well as power steering pump. I was able to drive it without the alternator by running my generator, but driving without power steering would have been difficult, especially in the mountains. Without the water pump or fan is nearly impossible for any distance, more than about 500 feet.
Fred.
The Oxygen sensor for the 460" dually F-350 from 1996 is also a direct fit.
So will spark plugs, transmission filter (4 wheel drive F-350) oil filter, cap and rotor, and other such things.
The hoses are special to the F-53 chassis, and nothing else will fit. It is due to the engine oil cooler, and much different radiator location compared to the truck locations.
I have not required power steering hoses yet, but when I do, probably will be from the local NAPA store.
If you have not done so, you might as well relace the belts that run the accessories. One of mine broke in Yellowstone, and I had no place to repair it. It ran the alternator, A/C compressor and helps run the fan and water pump. The second belt also helps run the fan and water pump, as well as power steering pump. I was able to drive it without the alternator by running my generator, but driving without power steering would have been difficult, especially in the mountains. Without the water pump or fan is nearly impossible for any distance, more than about 500 feet.
Fred.
