Ford F150 12 (2009-2014) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Ford F150 12 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 12

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 27 20
  • 3.5L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 15 11
  • 3.5L Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission fluid fill plug 35 26
  • 6R80 Automatic Transmission
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Wheels Wheel nuts 204 150
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  • Production years: 2009 - 2014
  • Generation: 12
  • Type of van: pickup
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Ford Lobo Ford Lobo Raptor Ford F-150 Lincoln Mark LT

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 20 15 Bolts 1-9 and 11-14, Stage 1
  • 3.5L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 10 7 Bolts 15 and 16, Stage 2
  • 3.5L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 20 15 Bolts 10 to 20, Stage 3
  • 3.5L Engine
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Oil pan Bellhousing to Oil pan bolts 48 35
  • 3.5L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 27 20
  • 3.5L Engine
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Oil filter Engine oil filter 5 4
  • 3.5L Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter adapter bolts 10 7
  • 3.5L Engine
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Oil pressure switch EOP switch 14 10
  • 3.5L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 10 7
  • 3.5L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump screen and pickup tube bolts 10 7
  • 3.5L Engine
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Vacuum pump Vacuum pump 10 7
  • 3.5L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 23 17 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 43 32 Stage 2
  • 3.5L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 10 7 M6 bolt
  • 3.5L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 20 15 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 35 26 Stage 2
  • 3.5L Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 15 11
  • 3.5L Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 10 7 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Engine
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Throttle body TB bolts 10 7
  • 3.5L Engine
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Engine block Block heater bolt 6 4
  • 3.5L Engine
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Engine block Block coolant drain plug - RH 20 15
  • 3.5L Engine
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Engine block Block coolant drain plug - LH 10 7
  • 3.5L Engine
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Engine block Block oil gallery plug - LH 48 35
  • 3.5L Engine
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Engine block Block oil gallery plug - RH 32 24
  • 3.5L Engine
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Engine block Block oil gallery plug - rear 85 63
  • 3.5L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 10 7 Bolts 1, 2, 7, 8, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21, Stage 1
  • 3.5L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 20 15 Bolts 1, 2, 7, 8, 15, 17, 18, 19, and 20, Stage 2
  • 3.5L Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 20 15 Bolts 21 to 22, Stage 3
  • 3.5L Engine
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Engine mounts Bellhousing to Engine bolts and stud bolts 48 35
  • 3.5L Engine
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Sensor Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor bolts (LH cylinder head) 10 7
  • 3.5L Engine
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Sensor CMP sensor bolts (RH valve cover) 7 5
  • 3.5L Engine
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Sensor Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor bolt 10 7
  • 3.5L Engine
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Sensor Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor 11 8
  • 3.5L Engine
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Sensor Knock Sensor (KS) bolts 20 15
  • 3.5L Engine
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Alternator Generator nut and bolt 48 35
  • 3.5L Engine
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Alternator Generator stud 8 6
  • 3.5L Engine
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Alternator Generator stud nut 48 35
  • 3.5L Engine
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Alternator Generator B+ terminal nut 17 13
  • 3.5L Engine
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Starter Starter motor mounting bolts 48 35
  • 3.5L Engine
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Battery Ignition coil-on-plug bolts 7 5
  • 3.5L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap assembly bolts 8 6
  • 3.5L Engine
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Camshaft VCT bolts 40 30 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Engine
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Camshaft VCT bolts 25 18 Stage 3
  • 3.5L Engine
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Crankshaft Main bearing bolts 33 24 Fasteners 1 through 8, Stage 1
  • 3.5L Engine
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Crankshaft Main bearing side bolts 45 33 Fasteners 1 through 8, Stage 1
  • 3.5L Engine
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap support brace bolts 24 18 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft rear seal retainer plate bolts 10 7
  • 3.5L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 120 89 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 50 37 Stage 3
  • 3.5L Engine
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Common rail Fuel rail bolts 10 7 Stage 2
  • 3.5L Engine
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Water pump Coolant pump bolts 10 7 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Engine
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Water pump Coolant pump pulley bolts 24 18
  • 3.5L Engine
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler insert bolt 58 43
  • 3.5L Engine
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Intercooler Charger Air Cooler (CAC) tube bracket nuts 6 4
  • 3.5L Engine
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Intercooler CAC tube clamps 5 4
  • 3.5L Engine
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Intercooler CAC to Throttle Body (TB) pipe clamp 5 4
  • 3.5L Engine
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Radiator Coolant inlet connector bolt 10 7
  • 3.5L Engine
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 8 6 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor bolt 25 18
  • 3.5L Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor stud 9 7
  • 3.5L Engine
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Air conditioning A/C tube nut 15 11
  • 3.5L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt tensioner bolts 25 18
  • 3.5L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Primary timing chain tensioner bolts 10 7
  • 3.5L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain gear bolts 10 7 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain guide bolts 10 7
  • 3.5L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain guide pin 20 15
  • 3.5L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioner arm guide pin 20 15
  • 3.5L Engine
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Valve cover Valve cover bolts 10 7
  • 3.5L Engine
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Fuel system High pressure fuel tube to Fuel rail flare nut 15 11 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Engine
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Fuel system High pressure fuel tube to Fuel rail flare nut 32 24 Stage 3
  • 3.5L Engine
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Fuel system High pressure fuel tube bracket nut 8 6
  • 3.5L Engine
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Fuel system Fuel injection pump mounting plate bolt 10 7
  • 3.5L Engine
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Fuel system Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) bolts 9 7
  • 3.5L 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
  • 3.5L Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission cooler tube bracket bolt 12 9
  • 3.5L Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission cooler tube bracket nut 12 9
  • 3.5L Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission fluid cooler tube bracket to Starter motor stud nut 12 9
  • 3.5L Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission fluid cooler tube bracket to Front of the engine nut 12 9
  • 3.5L Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission crossmember nuts 103 76
  • 3.5L Engine
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Torque converter Torque converter nuts 44 32
  • 3.5L Engine
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Drive/Axle shaft Axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt 115 85
  • 3.5L Engine
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Drive/Axle shaft Lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt 115 85
  • 3.5L 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
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 19 14 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 25 18 Stage 2
  • 3.5L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold studs 12 9
  • 3.5L Engine
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Turbo Turbocharger intake tube clamp 5 4
  • 3.5L Engine
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Turbo Turbocharger bracket to Engine bolts 10 7
  • 3.5L Engine
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Turbo Turbocharger oil return tube bolts - oil drain tube side 10 7 Stage 2
  • 3.5L Engine
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Turbo Turbocharger oil return tube bolts - oil pressure tube side 10 7 Stage 4
  • 3.5L Engine
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Turbo Turbocharger to Mounting bracket bolt 28 21
  • 3.5L Engine
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Turbo Turbocharger to Exhaust manifold bolts 32 24
  • 3.5L Engine
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Muffler Muffler inlet pipe bracket support isolator bolts 30 22
  • 3.5L Engine
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter to Exhaust manifold nuts 45 33
  • 3.5L Engine
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Catalytic converter Inner exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter to Exhaust intermediate pipe bolt 63 46
  • 3.5L Engine
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Catalytic converter Outer exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter to Exhaust intermediate pipe bolt 63 46
  • 3.5L 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

general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

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