Ford Taurus 5 (2008-2009) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: December 02, 2023

By IFCAR - Own work, Public Domain

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Ford Taurus 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 Taurus 5

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Rear brake caliper bolts 29 21
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Wheels Wheel nuts 133 98
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  • Production years: 2008 - 2009
  • Generation: 5
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Ford Five Hundred

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Sensor Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor bolt 12 9
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Sensor Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor bolt 12 9
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Water pump Auxiliary coolant pump nuts 20 15
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Valve cover Valve body assembly bolts 12 9
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Differential carrier baffle bolts 12 9
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission fluid cooler tube fitting 25 18
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission fluid cooler tube bolt 9 7
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission fluid cooler tube nut 25 18
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission fluid cooler tube to Transaxle case bolts 9 7
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission fluid drain plug 9 7
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission fluid filler tube nut 11 8
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle support insulator bolts 55 41
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle support insulator through bolt 175 129
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle support insulator bracket nuts 63 46
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Torque converter Torque converter bolts 55 41
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Torque converter Torque converter housing bolts 48 35
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Transfer Manual control lever nut 18 13
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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Transfer Selector lever cable bracket bolts 12 9
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Steering rack Power steering rack bolts and nuts 117 86
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust flange nuts 40 30
  • 6F50 Automatic Transmission
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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 Taurus 5

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