Ford Mustang 5 (2005-2014) Torque Spec Settings

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 | |
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Oil pan | Oil pan drain plug | 23 | 17 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 12 | 9 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 27 | 20 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 27 | 20 |
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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
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Oil pan | Oil pan drain plug | 23 | 17 |
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Oil pan | Oil pan bolts | 2 | 1 | Stage 1 |
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Oil pan | Oil pan bolts | 20 | 15 | Stage 2 |
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Oil filter | Oil filter adapter bolts | 25 | 18 |
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Oil dipstick | Oil level indicator tube bolt | 10 | 7 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump screen and pickup tube spacer | 25 | 18 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump screen and pickup tube to Oil pump bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump screen and pickup tube to Spacer bolt | 25 | 18 |
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Piston rods | Connecting rod bolts | 23 | 17 | Stage 1 |
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Piston rods | Connecting rod bolts | 43 | 32 | Stage 2 |
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Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 40 | 30 | Stage 1 |
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Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 40 | 30 | Stage 4 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 12 | 9 |
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Throttle body | Throttle Body (TB) bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Engine block | Cylinder block drain plugs | 24 | 18 |
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Engine mounts | Engine front cover bolts and stud bolts | 25 | 18 |
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Sensor | Camshaft position (CMP) sensor bolt | 10 | 7 |
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Sensor | Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor bolt | 10 | 7 |
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Sensor | Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor | 10 | 7 |
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Alternator | Generator mounting bracket bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Alternator | Generator lower mounting nuts | 25 | 18 |
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Starter | Starter wiring harness bracket bolt | 10 | 7 |
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Battery | Ignition coil bolts | 6 | 4 |
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Camshaft | Camshaft phaser sprocket bolts | 40 | 30 | Stage 1 |
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Camshaft | Camshaft bearing cap bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Camshaft | Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) housing bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft pulley bolt | 120 | 89 | Stage 1 |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft pulley bolt | 50 | 37 | Stage 3 |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft rear seal retainer plate bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Crankshaft | https://free-auto-repair-manuals.com/2005-2009-ford-mustang-repair-manual-01/ | 40 | 30 | Stage 1 |
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Crankshaft | Main bearing cap side bolts | 21 | 15 |
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Water pump | Coolant pump bolts | 25 | 18 |
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Water pump | Coolant pump pulley bolts | 25 | 18 |
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Heater core | Heater supply tube stud bolt | 10 | 7 |
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Air conditioning | A/C compressor manifold bolt | 25 | 18 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain guide bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain hydraulic tensioner bolts | 25 | 18 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Accessory drive belt tensioner bolts | 25 | 18 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Accessory drive belt idler pulley bolts | 25 | 18 |
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Valve cover | Valve cover bolts | 10 | 7 |
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drivetrain torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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CVs | Front axle CV joint bolts | 19 | 14 |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Flexplate bolts | 80 | 59 |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Flexplate inspection cover bolts | 35 | 26 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission cooler tube bracket to Engine front cover nut | 10 | 7 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Transmission fluid cooling tubes bracket bolt | 48 | 35 |
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Transmission mount/case | Transmission mount nuts | 103 | 76 |
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Transmission mount/case | Transmission to Engine bolts | 48 | 35 |
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Torque converter | Torque converter to Flexplate nuts | 44 | 32 |
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steering torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Power steering | Power steering pump bolts and stud bolts | 25 | 18 |
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Power steering | PSP hose to Power steering pump fitting | 65 | 48 |
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Power steering | Power steering hose clamp plate bolt | 23 | 17 |
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Power steering | Power Steering Pressure (PSP) hose to Front cover nut | 40 | 30 |
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exhaust torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold nuts | 25 | 18 |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold studs | 12 | 9 |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold to Dual converter Y-pipe nuts | 40 | 30 |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold heat shield bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Catalytic converter | Dual converter Y-pipe to Exhaust pipe flange bolts | 47 | 35 |
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brakes torque settings
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suspension torque settings
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general torque settings
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