Ford Crown Victoria 2 (1998-2012) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: November 16, 2023

By IFCAR - Own work, Public Domain

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Ford Crown Victoria 2 in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.

Most-used torque specs for Ford Crown Victoria 2

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 23 17
  • 4.6L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 18 13
  • 4.6L Engine
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Wheels Wheel nuts 135 100
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To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.

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  • Production years: 1998 - 2012
  • Generation: 2
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 23 17
  • 4.6L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 20 15 Stage 1
  • 4.6L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter adapter bolts 25 18
  • 4.6L Engine
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Oil pressure switch Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch 14 10
  • 4.6L Engine
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Oil dipstick Oil level indicator tube bolt 10 7
  • 4.6L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 10 7
  • 4.6L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump screen and pickup tube to Oil pump bolts 10 7
  • 4.6L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump screen and pickup tube spacer 25 18
  • 4.6L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump screen and pickup tube to Spacer bolt 25 18
  • 4.6L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod bearing cap bolts 23 17 Stage 1
  • 4.6L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod bearing cap bolts 43 32 Stage 2
  • 4.6L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 40 30 Stage 1
  • 4.6L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 40 30 Stage 4
  • 4.6L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 18 13
  • 4.6L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolt and stud bolt 25 18
  • 4.6L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold shield bolts 10 7
  • 4.6L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold crash bracket bolts 25 18
  • 4.6L Engine
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Throttle body TB bolts 9 7 Stage 1
  • 4.6L Engine
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Throttle body TB spacer bolts 10 7
  • 4.6L Engine
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Engine block Engine block coolant drain plug 20 15
  • 4.6L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount bolts 70 52
  • 4.6L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount nuts 90 66
  • 4.6L Engine
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Engine mounts Front cover fasteners 25 18
  • 4.6L Engine
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Sensor Knock Sensor (KS) nut 20 15
  • 4.6L Engine
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Sensor HO2S 40 30
  • 4.6L Engine
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Alternator Generator battery cable nut 9 7
  • 4.6L Engine
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Battery Ignition coil bolts 6 4
  • 4.6L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing caps bolts 10 7
  • 4.6L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 40 30 Stage 1
  • 4.6L Engine
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap bolts 40 30 Stage 1
  • 4.6L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 120 89 Stage 1
  • 4.6L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 50 37 Stage 3
  • 4.6L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft rear seal retainer plate bolts 10 7
  • 4.6L Engine
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Common rail Fuel rail bolts 10 7
  • 4.6L Engine
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler mounting bolt 46 34
  • 4.6L Engine
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Radiator Coolant bypass tube stud bolt 25 18
  • 4.6L Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor stud bolts 25 18
  • 4.6L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain guide bolts 10 7
  • 4.6L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioner bolts 25 18
  • 4.6L Engine
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Valve cover Valve cover fasteners 10 7
  • 4.6L Engine
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Fuel system Fuel Pump Driver Module (FPDM) bolts 4 3
  • 4.6L Engine
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate Flexplate bolts 80 59
  • 4.6L Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission bellhousing bolts 48 35
  • 4.6L Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount insulator bolts 90 66
  • 4.6L Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount insulator nuts 30 22
  • 4.6L Engine
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Torque converter Torque converter nuts 36 27
  • 4.6L Engine
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Torque converter Torque converter inspection cover bolts 19 14
  • 4.6L Engine
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Steering shaft Intermediate steering shaft pinch bolt 30 22
  • 4.6L Engine
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Power steering Power steering tube bracket nut 10 7
  • 4.6L Engine
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 20 15
  • 4.6L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold studs 12 9
  • 4.6L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield bolts 10 7
  • 4.6L Engine
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Crown Victoria 2

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