Ford Mustang 5 (2005-2014) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: January 25, 2024

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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
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 15 11
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 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 26 19
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan fasteners 2 1 Stage 1
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan fasteners 10 7 Stage 2
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Oil filter Engine oil filter 16 12
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter adapter bolts 20 15 Stage 1
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Oil pressure switch Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) 14 10
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Oil feeder Piston cooling jets bolts 10 7 Stage 1
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump fasteners 10 7 Stage 2, Bolt 1
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump fasteners 25 18 Stage 2, Stud bolt 2
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump fasteners 10 7 Stage 2, Bolt 3
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump fasteners 20 15 Stage 2, Stud bolt 4
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump screen and pickup tube spacer 25 18
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump screen and pickup tube to Spacer bolt 25 18
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump screen and pickup tube bolts 10 7 Stage 1
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolts 20 15 Stage 1
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolts 38 28 Stage 2
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 25 18 Stage 1
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 40 30 Stage 2
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 15 11
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 25 18 Stage 1, Bolts 1-15
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 10 7 Stage 1, Bolts 16-19
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Sensor Camshaft position (CMP) sensor bolt 10 7
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Sensor Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor bolt 10 7
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Sensor Knock Sensor (KS) 20 15
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Sensor Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor 11 8
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Alternator Generator bolt and nut 48 35
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Alternator Generator B+ wire terminal nut 17 13
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Battery Ignition coil-on-plug bolt 6 4
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap and bolts 6 4 Stage 1
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 140 103 Stage 1
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 100 74 Stage 3
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft rear seal retainer bolts 10 7 Stage 1
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Crankshaft Vertical main bearing cap fasteners 20 15 Stage 1, Fasteners 1 through 20
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Crankshaft Vertical main bearing cap fasteners 40 30 Stage 2, Fasteners 1 through 10
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Crankshaft Vertical main bearing cap fasteners 65 48 Stage 3, Fasteners 11 through 20
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Crankshaft Cross-mounted main bearing cap fasteners 10 7 Stage 1
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Crankshaft Cross-mounted main bearing cap fasteners 30 22 Stage 2
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Water pump Coolant pump bolts 20 15
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Water pump Coolant pump pulley bolts 20 15
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 10 7
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor stud bolts 25 18
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain guide bolts 10 7
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Primary timing chain tensioner bolts 10 7
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt tensioner bolt 48 35
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Valve cover Valve cover bolts 10 7
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 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 20 15 Stage 1
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flexplate inspection cover bolts 35 26
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission fluid cooler tube bracket to Flexplate inspection cover stud bolt nut 13 10
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission fluid cooler tube bracket to RH engine support insulator bracket stud bolt nut 48 35
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount to Crossmember nut 25 18
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Transmission mount/case Engine to Transmission bolts and stud bolts 48 35
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Torque converter Torque converter nuts 40 30
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 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
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 24 18 Stage 1
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 32 24 Stage 2
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold studs 25 18
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield bolts 12 9
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 Engine
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter to Exhaust manifold nuts 40 30
  • 5.0L Coyote V8 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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