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
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x2
 unverified source
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
 unverified source
Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 40 30 Minimum torque
  • Manual Transmission
 unverified source
Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 58 43 Maximum torque
  • Manual Transmission
 unverified source
Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 77 57 Minimum torque
  • 2WD
  • Coil Spring
 unverified source
Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 103 76 Maximum torque
  • 2WD
  • Coil Spring
 unverified source
Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 77 57 Minimum torque
  • 4WD
  • Torsion Bar
 unverified source
Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 103 76 Maximum torque
  • 4WD
  • Torsion Bar
 unverified source
Disc brake Front disc caliper bolt 28 21 Minimum torque
unverified source
Disc brake Front disc caliper bolt 36 27 Maximum torque
unverified source
Disc brake Rear disc caliper bolt 27 20
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Wheels Wheel lug nut 135 100 12mm
unverified source
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
 unverified source
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer bar link end 21 15 Minimum torque
  • 4WD
  • Torsion Bar
 unverified source
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer bar link end 29 21 Maximum torque
  • 4WD
  • Torsion Bar
 unverified source

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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
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x2
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 20 15 Stage 2
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x2
 unverified source
Oil pan Oil pan bolts 2 1 Stage 1
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x4
 unverified source
Oil pan Oil pan bolts 20 15 Stage 2
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x4
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter 16 12
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x2
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter 16 12
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x4
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter adapter 25 18
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x2
 unverified source
Oil filter Oil filter adapter 25 18
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x4
 unverified source
Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 14 10
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x2
 unverified source
Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 14 10
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x4
 unverified source
Oil dipstick Oil level indicator tube bolt 10 7
  • 5.4L Engine
 unverified source
Oil pump Oil pump 10 7
  • 5.4L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 40 30 Stage 1
  • 5.4L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 2 1 Stage 1
  • 5.4L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 25 18 Stage 2
  • 5.4L Engine
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Throttle body Throttle body adapter 10 7
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x2
 unverified source
Throttle body Accelerator cable bracket bolts 10 7
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x2
 unverified source
Engine mounts Motor mount bolts 90 66
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x2
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Engine mounts Engine mount bolts 63 46
  • 5.4L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover fasteners 25 18 Stage 1, Fasteners 1 through 5
  • 5.4L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover fasteners 48 35 Stage 2, Fasteners 6 and 7
  • 5.4L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover fasteners 48 35 Stage 3, Fasteners 8 through 15
  • 5.4L Engine
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Alternator Generator lower mounting bolts 25 18
  • 5.4L Engine
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Alternator Generator upper mounting bracket 10 7
  • 5.4L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolts 10 7
  • 5.4L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 90 66 Stage 1
  • 5.4L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 50 37 Stage 3
  • 5.4L Engine
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Crankshaft Vertical main bearing cap fastener 40 30
  • 5.4L Engine
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Camshaft Main bearing cap bolts 43 32 Stage 1
  • 5.4L Engine
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Camshaft Main bearing cap side bolt 30 22
  • 5.4L Engine
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Water pump Coolant pump 25 18
  • 5.4L Engine
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Water pump Coolant pump pulley bolts 25 18
  • 5.4L Engine
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Radiator Fan shroud 9 7
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x2
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Radiator Fan assembly to fan clutch bolts 17 13
  • 5.4L Engine
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Radiator Fan assembly and fan clutch to water pump 55 41
  • 5.4L Engine
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Radiator Degas bolts 9 7
  • 5.4L Engine
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Radiator Radiator draincock 1 1
  • 5.4L Engine
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Radiator Radiator support bracket bolts 30 22
  • 5.4L Engine
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Radiator Water outlet connection bolts 25 18
  • 5.4L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt idler pulley 25 18
  • 5.4L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drive belt tensioner bolts 25 18
  • 5.4L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioner 25 18
  • 5.4L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain guides 10 7
  • 5.4L Engine
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Valve cover Valve cover bolt 10 7
  • 5.4L Engine
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Fuel system Fuel injection supply manifold bolts 10 7
  • 5.4L 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 80 59 Stage 2
  • 5.4L Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission fluid cooler fittings 27 20
  • 5.4L Engine
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Drive/Axle shaft Axle support bolts 90 66
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x4
 unverified source

steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Power steering Power steering pump 25 18
  • 5.4L Engine
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Power steering Power steering reservoir lower mounting bracket bolts 80 59
  • 5.4L 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 25 18
  • 5.4L Engine
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EGR Exhaust manifold to EGR valve tube 40 30 Minimum torque
  • 5.4L Engine
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EGR Exhaust manifold to EGR valve tube 30 22 Maximum torque
  • 5.4L Engine
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EGR Differential pressure feedback EGR system bracket bolt 10 7
  • 5.4L Engine
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Catalytic converter Three-way catalytic converter to Exhaust manifold nuts 40 30
  • 5.4L Engine
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Catalytic converter Dual converter Y-pipe mounting bracket retaining bolt 40 30
  • 5.4L Engine
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Brake booster Brake booster vacuum tube bracket 10 7
  • 5.4L Engine
  • 4x2
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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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