Ford F150 10 (1997-2004) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Ford F150 10 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 F150 10

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil filter Oil filter 16 12
  • 4.6L Engine
  • 4x4
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Oil filter Oil filter 16 12
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x4
unverified source
Wheel hub assembly Front axle hub nut 255 188 Minimum torque
  • 4WD
  • Torsion Bar
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Wheel hub assembly Front axle hub nut 345 254 Maximum torque
  • 4WD
  • Torsion Bar
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 40 30 Minimum torque
  • Manual Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 58 43 Maximum torque
  • Manual Transmission
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Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 77 57 Minimum torque
  • 2WD
  • Coil Spring
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Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 103 76 Maximum torque
  • 2WD
  • Coil Spring
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Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 77 57 Minimum torque
  • 4WD
  • Torsion Bar
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Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 103 76 Maximum torque
  • 4WD
  • Torsion Bar
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Disc brake Front disc caliper bolt 28 21 Minimum torque
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Disc brake Front disc caliper bolt 36 27 Maximum torque
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Disc brake Rear disc caliper bolt 27 20
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Wheels Wheel lug nut 135 100 12mm
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Wheels Wheel lug nut 203 150 14mm
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer bar link end 21 15 Minimum torque
  • 2WD
  • Coil Spring
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer bar link end 29 21 Maximum torque
  • 2WD
  • Coil Spring
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer bar link end 21 15 Minimum torque
  • 4WD
  • Torsion Bar
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer bar link end 29 21 Maximum torque
  • 4WD
  • Torsion Bar
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  • Production years: 1997 - 2004
  • Generation: 10
  • Type of van: pickup
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Ford Lobo Ford F-250 Ford F150 Heritage

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 bolts 2 1 Stage 1
  • 4.6L Engine
  • 4x4
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 20 15 Stage 2
  • 4.6L Engine
  • 4x4
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 2 1 Stage 1
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x4
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 20 15 Stage 2
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x4
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Oil filter Oil filter 16 12
  • 4.6L Engine
  • 4x4
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Oil filter Oil filter 16 12
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x4
unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter adapter 25 18
  • 4.6L Engine
  • 4x4
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Oil filter Oil filter adapter 25 18
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x4
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 14 10
  • 4.6L Engine
  • 4x4
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 14 10
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x4
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Drive/Axle shaft Axle support bolts 90 66
  • 4.6L Engine
  • 4x4
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Drive/Axle shaft Axle support bolts 90 66
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x4
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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

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

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