Ford Mustang 5 (2005-2014) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: January 25, 2024

By MercurySable99 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Ford Mustang 5 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 Mustang 5

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 27 20
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 27 20
  • TR-3650 Manual Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 27 20
  • TR-6060 Manual Transmission
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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: 2005 - 2014
  • Generation: 5
  • 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 27 20
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 3 2 Bolts 10, 11, 13 and 14, Stage 1
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 24 18 Large bolts, Stage 1
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 10 7 Small bolts, Stage 2
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan to Transaxle bolts 48 35
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Oil filter Engine oil filter 5 4
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter adapter 10 7
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Oil pressure switch EOP switch 14 10 Stage 1
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 10 7
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump screen and pickup tube bolts 10 7
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 20 15 Stage 1
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 35 26 Stage 2
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 10 7 Stage 1
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Intake manifold Lower intake manifold bolts 10 7
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Intake manifold Upper intake manifold bracket bolt 10 7
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Engine block Engine block coolant drain plug - RH 10 7 Stage 1
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Engine block Engine block coolant drain plug - LH 16 12 Stage 1
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Engine block Block heater 40 30
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Engine nuts 63 46
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Frame bolts 90 66
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 10 7 Stage 1, Bolts 1 thru 22
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 15 11 Stage 2, Bolts 23 thru 25
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 10 7 Stage 3, Bolt 26
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 30 22 Stage 5, Bolts 23 thru 25
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 20 15 Stage 6, Bolts 1 thru 22
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 10 7 Stage 7, Bolt 26
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Sensor Camshaft position (CMP) sensor bolts 10 7
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Sensor KS bolts 20 15
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Sensor CHT sensor 10 7
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Starter Starter bolt 27 20
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Starter Starter stud bolt 27 20
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Starter Starter B+ terminal nut 12 9
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Starter Starter S- terminal nut 5 4
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Battery Battery cable power feed cable nut 9 7
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft caps and mega cap bolts 8 6
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 120 89 Stage 1
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 50 37 Stage 3
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft rear seal retainer bolts 10 7
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler bolts 10 7
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 10 7
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Radiator Thermostat housing to Lower intake manifold bolts 10 7
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor bolts and nut 25 18
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor stud 9 7
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Air conditioning A/C pressure tube fitting nuts 8 6
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain guide bolts 10 7
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioner bolts 10 7
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt tensioner bolts 11 8
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Valve cover Valve cover bolts and stud bolts 10 7
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 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
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle mount bracket bolt 80 59
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle mount bracket nuts 63 46
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle to Engine bolts 80 59
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Torque converter Torque converter to Flexplate bolts 55 41
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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steering torque settings

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

exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Catalytic converter Catalytic converter manifold nuts 20 15 Stage 1
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter manifold nuts 25 18 Stage 2
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter manifold studs 12 9
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 Engine
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter manifold heat shield bolts 10 7
  • 3.7L Duratec V6 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 Mustang 5

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