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 settings for Ford F150 10

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
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
 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
 unverified source
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
Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 2 1 Stage 1
  • 5.4L Supercharged Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 25 18 Stage 2
  • 5.4L Supercharged Engine
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Alternator Generator bracket 10 7
  • 5.4L Supercharged Engine
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Battery Ignition coils 5 4
  • 5.4L Supercharged Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 90 66 Stage 1
  • 5.4L Supercharged Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 50 37 Stage 3
  • 5.4L Supercharged Engine
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Crankshaft Supercharger pulley adapter 48 35
  • 5.4L Supercharged Engine
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Crankshaft Pulley & brace assembly 100 74
  • 5.4L Supercharged Engine
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Water pump Water pump bolts 10 7
  • 5.4L Supercharged Engine
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Radiator Degas bottle bolt 5 4
  • 5.4L Supercharged Engine
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Radiator Radiator support bracket bolts 10 7
  • 5.4L Supercharged Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt idler pulley 55 41
  • 5.4L Supercharged Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler support bracket 25 18
  • 5.4L Supercharged Engine
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Fuel system Fuel injection supply manifold bolts 10 7
  • 5.4L Supercharged Engine
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Transmission fluid pan Transcooler line clip 48 35
  • 5.4L Supercharged 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

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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