Recommended Torque Values

Model	Trim	Years	Torque
500	SEDAN / SE/SEL	2005 - 2007	100 ft.-lbs.
AEROSTAR	P195/75R14	1985 - 1997	100 ft.-lbs.
ASPIRE	BASE/SE	1994 - 1997	85 ft.-lbs.
BRONCO	P235/75R15	1985 - 1996	100 ft.-lbs.
BRONCO II	2WD	1984 - 1990	100 ft.-lbs.
C-MAX	17"BASE	2013 - 2016	100 ft.-lbs.
CONTOUR	P185/70R14	1995 - 1997	70 ft.-lbs.
CONTOUR - SVT	SVT	1998 - 1998	85 ft.-lbs.
CONTOUR	P185/70R14	1998 - 2000	95 ft.-lbs.
CROWN VIC	2/4 DOOR / P205/75R15	1987 - 2011	100 ft.-lbs.
E-150	15"OPT. / STEEL WHL.	1992 - 2006	100 ft.-lbs.
E-150	VAN	2007 - 2014	140 ft.-lbs.
E-250	16"BASE	1992 - 2014	140 ft.-lbs.
E-350	16"OPT.	1992 - 2009	140 ft.-lbs.
E-350 SD	16"BASE / ECONOLINE	2003 - 2014	140 ft.-lbs.
E-350 SD DUALLY	CHASSIS / UNFINISHED	2003 - 2015	150 ft.-lbs.
E-450 DUALLY	CHASSIS / UNFINISHED	2003 - 2015	150 ft.-lbs.
ECONOLINE - E150	15"OPT / E150	1985 - 1991	100 ft.-lbs.
ECONOLINE - E250	15"BASE / E250	1985 - 1991	140 ft.-lbs.
EDGE	18-INCH FWD	2007 - 2014	100 ft.-lbs.
EDGE	20"BASE / TITANIUM	2015 - 2016	150 ft.-lbs.
ESCAPE	15-INCH	2001 - 2018	100 ft.-lbs.
ESCORT	GT	1986 - 1990	100 ft.-lbs.
ESCORT	BASE/LX	1991 - 2004	85 ft.-lbs.
EXCURSION	2WD	2000 - 2005	165 ft.-lbs.
EXPEDITION - 12MM STUD	16-INCH 4WD	1997 - 2000	100 ft.-lbs.
EXPEDITION - 14MM STUD	6-IN. LIFT	1997 - 2002	140 ft.-lbs.
EXPEDITION - 14MM STUD	16-INCH / W/14MM NUT	2000 - 2018	150 ft.-lbs.
EXPEDITION EL	17-INCH 2WD	2007 - 2018	150 ft.-lbs.
EXPLORER	2WD / 225/70R15	1991 - 2018	100 ft.-lbs.
F-150	4WD / 235/75R15	1984 - 2000	100 ft.-lbs.
F-150 - 14MM STUD	17"BASE / W/14MM NUT	2000 - 2008	150 ft.-lbs.
F-150 5LUG - 14MM STUD	16" OPT / HERITAGE	2004 - 2004	150 ft.-lbs.
F-150 - ALL	18"BASE CABS	2008 - 2016	150 ft.-lbs.
F-150 SVT - 12MM STUD	2 DOOR / LIGHTNING	1999 - 2000	100 ft.-lbs.
F-150 SVT - 14MM STUD	LIGHTNG. / W/14MM NUT	2000 - 2004	150 ft.-lbs.
F-150/7700 - 12MM STUD	2WD / 7700SERIES	2000 - 2003	100 ft.-lbs.
F-150/7-LUG - 14MM STUD	2WD / HERITAGE	2004 - 2007	150 ft.-lbs.
F-250 - 7-LUG	16"LT / 7-LUG	1997 - 1999	100 ft.-lbs.
F-250	16"OPT / 2WD	1986 - 1997	140 ft.-lbs.
F-250	ALL CABS / 16"BASE	1999 - 2018	165 ft.-lbs.
F-350	2WD	1986 - 1997	140 ft.-lbs.
F-350 - ALL	4X2/ SUPER DUTY	1999 - 2016	165 ft.-lbs.
F-350 DUALLY	ALL CABS / SUPER DUTY	1999 - 2016	165 ft.-lbs.
FESTIVA	L/LX/GL	1988 - 1993	85 ft.-lbs.
FIESTA - ALL	16"BASE / SEL/SES	2011 - 2016	95 ft.-lbs.
FLEX	17"BASE	2009 - 2015	100 ft.-lbs.
FOCUS	15"BASE / S SEDAN	2010 - 2011	100 ft.-lbs.
FOCUS	14-INCH / BASE/ZX3	2000 - 2009	95 ft.-lbs.
FOCUS - ALL	15"BASE / S	2012 - 2016	100 ft.-lbs.
FREESTAR	VAN / BASE/S/SE	2004 - 2007	100 ft.-lbs.
FREESTYLE	CROSSOVR / SE/SEL	2005 - 2007	100 ft.-lbs.
FUSION	16-INCH / S/SE	2006 - 2018	100 ft.-lbs.
FUSION	19"BASE / SPORT	2018 - 2018	150 ft.-lbs.
GT	COUPE	2005 - 2006	100 ft.-lbs.
MUSTANG	V8 / FASTBACK	1965 - 2014	100 ft.-lbs.
MUSTANG	17"BASE / V6	2015 - 2015	110 ft.-lbs.
MUSTANG	PERF.PKG / ECOBOOST	2015 - 2018	150 ft.-lbs.
PROBE	14-INCH / GL/LX	1989 - 1997	85 ft.-lbs.
RANGER	2WD / P195/75R14	1986 - 2012	100 ft.-lbs.
SPORT TRAC	BASE / XLT	2007 - 2010	100 ft.-lbs.
TAURUS - 14 INCH	14-INCH / GL/L/LX	1986 - 2016	100 ft.-lbs.
TAURUS - 15 INCH	15-INCH / GL/SE/LX	2000 - 2007	95 ft.-lbs.
TAURUS X	18"BASE / LIMITED	2008 - 2009	100 ft.-lbs.
T-BIRD	BASE/LX / P205/70R14	1985 - 2005	100 ft.-lbs.
TEMPO	2/4 DOOR	1986 - 1994	100 ft.-lbs.
TRANSIT	XL/XLT / 350	2015 - 2018	150 ft.-lbs.
TRANSIT CONNECT	16"BASE / CARGO VAN	2014 - 2018	100 ft.-lbs.
TRANSIT CONNECT	CARGO / XL/XLT	2010 - 2013	70 ft.-lbs.
WINDSTAR	VAN / P205/70R15	1995 - 2003	100 ft.-lbs.

Ford Lug Nuts: The Power of Proper Lug Nut Torque

It is of the upmost importance to torque the tire lug nuts on your Ford to the manufacturer's recommended specifications. Here's why:

• Safety: Properly torqued lug nuts ensure your wheels are securely attached to the vehicle. This is crucial for maintaining control and preventing car accidents, especially when traveling at high speeds.
• Wheel damage: Over-tightening the lug nuts can damage the threads, studs, or even the wheel itself. Under-tightening can allow the wheel to loosen and potentially come off while driving.
• Warranty: Improperly torqued lug nuts can void your vehicle's warranty in case of any related issues.

Here's what you should do:

• 1. Refer to your owner's manual: It will have the exact torque specification for your specific Ford model and year.
• 2. Use a torque wrench: This tool ensures you apply the precise amount of force needed for proper tightening.
• 3. Follow the recommended tightening pattern: This ensures even distribution of force across the lug nuts.

In summary, torquing tire lug nuts on a Ford or any other vehicle is crucial for safety, preventing damage, maintaining proper alignment, and following manufacturer recommendations. It's a relatively simple yet crucial maintenance task that should never be overlooked.

For your safety and the safety of others on the road, always torque your Ford's tire lug nuts to the manufacturer's specifications.