Ford Mustang 5 (2005-2014) Torque Spec Settings

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	23	17		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	12	9		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	27	20		TR-3650 Manual Transmission
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	27	20		TR-6060 Manual Transmission

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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All Torque Settings in Tables

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	23	17		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Oil pan	Oil pan bolts	2	1	Stage 1	4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Oil pan	Oil pan bolts	20	15	Stage 2	4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Oil filter	Oil filter adapter bolts	25	18		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Oil dipstick	Oil level indicator tube bolt	10	7		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Oil pump	Oil pump bolts	10	7		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Oil pump	Oil pump screen and pickup tube spacer	25	18		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Oil pump	Oil pump screen and pickup tube to Oil pump bolts	10	7		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Oil pump	Oil pump screen and pickup tube to Spacer bolt	25	18		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Piston rods	Connecting rod bolts	23	17	Stage 1	4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Piston rods	Connecting rod bolts	43	32	Stage 2	4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	40	30	Stage 1	4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	40	30	Stage 4	4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	12	9		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Throttle body	Throttle Body (TB) bolts	10	7		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Engine block	Cylinder block drain plugs	24	18		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Engine mounts	Engine front cover bolts and stud bolts	25	18		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Sensor	Camshaft position (CMP) sensor bolt	10	7		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Sensor	Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor bolt	10	7		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Sensor	Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor	10	7		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Alternator	Generator mounting bracket bolts	10	7		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Alternator	Generator lower mounting nuts	25	18		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Starter	Starter wiring harness bracket bolt	10	7		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Battery	Ignition coil bolts	6	4		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Camshaft	Camshaft phaser sprocket bolts	40	30	Stage 1	4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Camshaft	Camshaft bearing cap bolts	10	7		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Camshaft	Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) housing bolts	10	7		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Crankshaft	Crankshaft pulley bolt	120	89	Stage 1	4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Crankshaft	Crankshaft pulley bolt	50	37	Stage 3	4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Crankshaft	Crankshaft rear seal retainer plate bolts	10	7		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Crankshaft	https://free-auto-repair-manuals.com/2005-2009-ford-mustang-repair-manual-01/	40	30	Stage 1	4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Crankshaft	Main bearing cap side bolts	21	15		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Water pump	Coolant pump bolts	25	18		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Water pump	Coolant pump pulley bolts	25	18		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Heater core	Heater supply tube stud bolt	10	7		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Air conditioning	A/C compressor manifold bolt	25	18		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain guide bolts	10	7		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain hydraulic tensioner bolts	25	18		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Accessory drive belt tensioner bolts	25	18		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Accessory drive belt idler pulley bolts	25	18		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Valve cover	Valve cover bolts	10	7		4.6L Modular V8 Engine

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
CVs	Front axle CV joint bolts	19	14		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flexplate bolts	80	59		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flexplate inspection cover bolts	35	26		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Transmission fluid pan	Transmission cooler tube bracket to Engine front cover nut	10	7		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Transmission fluid pan	Transmission fluid cooling tubes bracket bolt	48	35		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Transmission mount/case	Transmission mount nuts	103	76		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Transmission mount/case	Transmission to Engine bolts	48	35		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Torque converter	Torque converter to Flexplate nuts	44	32		4.6L Modular V8 Engine

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Power steering	Power steering pump bolts and stud bolts	25	18		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Power steering	PSP hose to Power steering pump fitting	65	48		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Power steering	Power steering hose clamp plate bolt	23	17		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Power steering	Power Steering Pressure (PSP) hose to Front cover nut	40	30		4.6L Modular V8 Engine

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts	25	18		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold studs	12	9		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold to Dual converter Y-pipe nuts	40	30		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold heat shield bolts	10	7		4.6L Modular V8 Engine
Catalytic converter	Dual converter Y-pipe to Exhaust pipe flange bolts	47	35		4.6L Modular V8 Engine

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