1995 FORD LIGHTNING

5.8L V8•RWD•gas

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5-Year Cost of Ownership

$7,610 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,522/yr · 130¢/mile equivalent

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Labor Times — 1995 Ford Lightning

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

478 jobs across 17 categories

body (34)

brakes (41)

cooling (21)

drivetrain (18)

electrical (73)

engine (64)

exhaust (22)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (7)

hvac (23)

ignition (8)

interior (24)

maintenance (30)

misc (2)

steering (23)

suspension (36)

transmission (32)

Repair Procedures — 1995 Ford Lightning

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body · 34

brakes · 41

cooling · 21

drivetrain · 18

electrical · 73

engine · 64

exhaust · 22

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 7

hvac · 23

ignition · 8

interior · 24

maintenance · 30

misc · 2

steering · 23

suspension · 36

transmission · 32

Torque Specs — 1995 Ford Lightning

Units

149 torque specs across 12 categories

brakes (23)

cooling (18)

drivetrain (12)

electrical (12)

engine (46)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (3)

steering (8)

suspension (13)

transmission (3)

Fluid Capacities — 1995 Ford Lightning

DTC Codes — 1995 Ford Lightning

No DTC data for this vehicle.

Battery Specs — 1995 Ford Lightning

BCI Group 65

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

850 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

90 Ah

Amp Hours

140 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityRight Positive

Dimensions11.94" × 7.5" × 7.56"

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🏭 OEM part numbers

Fitment notes: High-performance 5.8L supercharged engine requires higher CCA rating than standard F-150

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Control Modules — 1995 Ford Lightning

Every control module on the 1993-1995 Ford Lightning — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement.

Anti-Lock Brake System Control Module (ABS)1.5 hr R&Rno coding▸ programming details

📍 driver side frame rail, forward of cab

⚠️ Kelsey-Hayes 4WABS system; module and hydraulic unit are integrated assembly. Requires brake bleeding after replacement.

Electronic Engine Control (EEC-IV)1.2 hr R&Rno coding▸ programming details

📍 passenger side firewall, behind battery tray

⚠️ Contains separate calibration assembly (PROM); replacement requires correct calibration part number match. 5.8L Lightning uses unique high-performance calibration.

Electronic Automatic Transmission Control (EEC-AT)1.2 hr R&Rno coding

📍 integrated with EEC-IV processor on firewall

⚠️ E4OD transmission control integrated into EEC-IV module; not separately replaceable.

Electronic Instrument Cluster (EIC)1.0 hr R&Rno coding▸ programming details

📍 instrument panel, behind gauge face

⚠️ Analog gauges with electronic stepper motors; odometer stored in cluster. No mileage programming available in this era.

Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor (ABDM)0.8 hr R&Rno coding▸ programming details

📍 under center console, behind radio

⚠️ Dual airbag system standard; no programming capability, code-read only.

Premium Sound System Module (Premium Audio)0.6 hr R&Rno codingwith JBL premium audio

📍 behind radio head unit in dash

⚠️ External amplifier for JBL system; base radio has no separate module.

Speed Control Amplifier (SCA)0.5 hr R&Rno codingwith cruise control

📍 driver side firewall, near brake booster

⚠️ Vacuum-actuated servo with electronic amplifier; receives signal from EEC-IV.

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Maintenance Schedule — 1995 Ford Lightning

30 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (30)

Wiper Blade Sizes — 1995 Ford Lightning

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1995

20″

Driver side

20″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 First generation SVT Lightning (based on F-150). Pickup trucks typically have no rear wiper. Standard hook attachment.

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

20″Bosch ICON 20A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30120 · ANCO 31-20Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls — 1995 Ford Lightning

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Vehicle Info — 1995 Ford Lightning

Performance

Horsepower

240hp

Torque

340lb-ft

Fuel economy (EPA)

City

11mpg

Highway

15mpg

Combined

12mpg

Fuel

Regular Gasoline

Capability & size

Seating

3seats

EPA class

Standard Pickup Trucks

Wiper blades

First generation SVT Lightning (based on F-150). Pickup trucks typically have no rear wiper. Standard hook attachment.

Driver side

20in

Passenger side

20in

Attachment

hook

20″ fits: Bosch ICON 20A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30120 · ANCO 31-20

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1995 Ford Lightning 5.8L V8 and can vary by trim.

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