Ford Mustang 5 (2005-2014) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay Engineer with a degree in mechanical engineering
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 26 19
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 13 10
  • 4.0L Cologne 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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  • 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 26 19
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 9 7
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 13 10
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter adapter bolt 57 42
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 13 10
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Oil dipstick Oil pressure switch 13 10
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 19 14
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump drive bolt 19 14
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump screen cover and tube bolts 10 7
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod nuts 20 15 Stage 1
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 12 9 Stage 1
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 25 18 Stage 2
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plug 20 15
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 10 7
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount through bolt 103 76
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Engine mounts Lower engine mount bracket nuts 90 66
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Engine mounts Lower engine mount bracket bolts 80 59
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 19 14
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Sensor Camshaft position (CMP) sensor bolt 6 4
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Sensor Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor bolts 10 7
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Sensor Fuel injection temperature and pressure sensor 6 4
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Sensor Knock sensor (KS) bolt 20 15
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Alternator Generator bracket bolts 42 31
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Alternator Generator wire nut 8 6
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Battery Battery cable retainer bracket nut 15 11
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Battery Battery cable to Power distribution box nut 12 9
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Battery Ignition coil bracket bolts 10 7
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 85 63
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 61 45 With SST
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 50 37 Stage 1
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap bolts 97 72
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Crankshaft Balance shaft bolts 27 20
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Crankshaft Balance shaft chain guide bolts 10 7
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Crankshaft Balance shaft chain tensioner bolts 29 21
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Water pump Coolant pump bolts 10 7
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Heater core Heater hose bracket bolts 23 17
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Heater core Heater hose bracket nut 15 11
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler insert bolt 57 42
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Radiator Radiator support bracket bolts 12 9
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Radiator Radiator fan shroud bolts 7 5
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 11 8
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor manifold bolt 20 15
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Air conditioning A/C hose bracket nut 20 15
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Air conditioning A/C tube to Condenser nut 8 6
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Air conditioning A/C tube to Accumulator nut 8 6
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive bracket bolts 42 31
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt tensioner bolt 47 35
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt idler pulley bolt 47 35
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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PCM Powertrain control module (PCM) electrical connector bolt 6 4
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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PCM Powertrain control module (PCM) ground wire nut 10 7
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Fuel system Fuel injection supply manifold bolts 24 18
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Fuel system Fuel tube bracket to Valve cover bolt 6 4
  • 4.0L Cologne 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 13 10 Stage 1
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flexplate bolts 71 52 Stage 2
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission cooler tube bracket nut 19 14
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission cooler tube fittings 35 26
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount to Transmission bolts 90 66
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount to Crossmember nuts 90 66
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount to Engine bolts 47 35
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission to Frame cable bracket bolts 40 30
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission shift cable bracket bolt 40 30
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission solenoid electrical connector screw 5 4
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Drive/Axle shaft Driveshaft to Front differential flange bolts 30 22
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Drive/Axle shaft Driveshaft to Pinion shaft bolts 112 83
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Drive/Axle shaft Driveshaft to Transfer case flange bolts 112 83
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Drive/Axle shaft Driveshaft U-joint strap bolts 18 13
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Drive/Axle shaft Front axle housing mounting bushing bolts 90 66
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Power steering Power steering pump pulley bolts 25 18
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Power steering Power steering pressure (PSP) tube fitting 65 48
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Power steering PSP hose bracket bolt 11 8
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 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 22 16
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold plug (LH) 40 30
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Converter nuts 40 30
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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EGR Exhaust manifold to Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module tube fittings 34 25
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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EGR Exhaust manifold to EGR system module tube bracket bolts 10 7
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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EGR EGR system module bolts 25 18
  • 4.0L Cologne V6 Engine
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Muffler Converter to Muffler bolts 40 30
  • 4.0L Cologne 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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