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
  • 5.4L Modular 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
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts and stud bolts 26 19
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan stud bolt wire harness bracket retainer nut 10 7
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan to Engine front cover bolts 25 18
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan to Engine front cover stud bolt 25 18
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter adapter bolts 25 18 Bolts 1 through 6
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter adapter bolts 50 37 Bolts 7 and 8
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Oil dipstick Oil level indicator tube bolt 10 7
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 10 7
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump screen and pickup tube 25 18 Large bolts
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump screen and pickup tube 10 7 Small bolts
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Piston rods Rod bearing caps bolts 40 30 Stage 1
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 20 15 Stage 1
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 50 37 Stage 2
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 80 59 Stage 3
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 10 7
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold wiring harness bracket bolts 10 7
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Throttle body Throttle body and spacer bolts 10 7
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Engine block Engine block drain plugs 14 10
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 25 18 Bolts 1 through 14
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 50 37 Bolts 15 and 16
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Sensor Camshaft position (CMP) sensor bolt 10 7
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Sensor Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor bolt 10 7
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Sensor Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor 15 11
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Alternator Alternator bolts 50 37
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Alternator Generator bolts and stud bolt 50 37
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Alternator Generator B+ wire terminal nut 8 6
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Starter Starter B+ terminal nut 12 9
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Starter Starter S- terminal nut 5 4
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Battery Ignition coil-on-plug cover bolts 10 7
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 90 66 Stage 1
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 50 37 Stage 3
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft rear seal retainer plate bolts 10 7
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Crankshaft Vertical main bearing cap fasteners 10 7 Stage 1
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Crankshaft Vertical main bearing cap fasteners 40 30 Stage 2
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap side bolts 40 30
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Common rail Fuel rail bolts 10 7
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Water pump Coolant pump bolts 25 18
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Water pump Coolant pump pulley bolt 25 18
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler bolts 10 7
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Intercooler CAC coolant tube assembly bolts 10 7
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Radiator Cooling fan assembly bolts 9 7
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Radiator Thermostat housing nuts 25 18
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor stud bolts 25 18
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain guide bolts 10 7
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioner bolts (primary) 25 18
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioner bolts (secondary) 10 7
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt tensioner bolt 25 18
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt idler pulley (smooth and grooved) bolt 25 18
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Valve cover Valve cover bolts and stud bolts 10 7
  • 5.4L Modular 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 Flywheel bolts 80 59
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Steering column Steering column dash boot nuts 9 7
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Steering shaft Intermediate steering shaft bolt 47 35
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Power steering Power steering pump bolts 25 18
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Power steering Power steering pressure (PSP) tube fitting 65 48
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Power steering Power steering tube bracket bolt 10 7
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Power steering Power steering tube bracket nut 10 7
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Power steering Power steering reservoir bracket bolts 25 18
  • 5.4L Modular V8 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 20 15
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold studs 12 9
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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EGR Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module bolts 25 18
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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EGR EGR tube 39 29
  • 5.4L Modular 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
Struts Strut tower cross brace nuts 35 26
  • 5.4L Modular V8 Engine
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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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