Ford F150 13 (2015-2020) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Ford F150 13 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 13

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 27 20
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 5 4 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 15 11
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission fluid fill plug 35 26
  • Automatic Transmission
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Drive/Axle shaft Front axle nut 40 30
  • 4WD
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Disc brake Front brake caliper bolts 36 27
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper bolts 36 27 Vehicles with EPB
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper bolts 32 24 Vehicles without EPB
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Wheels Wheel nuts 204 150
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  • Production years: 2015 - 2020
  • Generation: 13
  • Type of van: pickup
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Ford Lobo Sutton CS 3000 Sutton CS 3500

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 24 18 Stage 1, Bolts 1 through 14
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 10 7 Stage 3, Bolts 15 and 16
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan to Crankshaft rear seal bolts 10 7 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 27 20
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 5 4 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter adapter bolts 10 7 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 18 13
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 10 7
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump screen and pickup tube bolts 10 7
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod caps bolts 23 17 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod caps bolts 43 32 Stage 2
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 20 15 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 35 26 Stage 2
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 10 7 Bolt M6
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 15 11
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Intake manifold Upper intake manifold bolts 10 7 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Intake manifold Lower intake manifold bolts 10 7
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Engine block LH engine mount to Cylinder block bracket bolts 63 46
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Engine block RH engine mount to Cylinder block bracket bolts 77 57
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Engine block LH block coolant drain plug 40 30
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Engine block Engine mount to Cylinder block bracket bolts 16 12 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Engine block Block heater 40 30
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 10 7 Stage 1, Bolts 1 through 21
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 24 18 Stage 2, Bolts 1 through 20
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 20 15 Stage 3, Bolt 21
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 10 7 Stage 5, Bolt 22
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Engine mounts RH engine mount stud bolts 30 22
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Engine mounts RH engine mount nuts 175 129
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount through bolt 350 258
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Engine mounts LH engine mount bracket bolts 63 46
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Engine mounts RH engine mount bracket bolts 77 57
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Sensor CMP sensors bolts 10 7
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Sensor CKP sensor bolt 10 7
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Sensor CHT sensor 10 7
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Sensor KS bolts 20 15
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Starter Starter motor studbolts 48 35
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Starter Starter motor solenoid battery cable nut 12 9
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Starter Starter motor solenoid control wire nut 6 4
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Battery Ignition coil-on-plug bolts 7 5 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft cap bolts 8 6 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Camshaft VCT unit bolts 40 30 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Camshaft VCT unit bolts 25 18 Stage 3
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Camshaft VCT oil control solenoids bolts 8 6 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bolt 120 89 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bolt 50 37 Stage 3
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft rear seal retainer bolts 10 7
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Crankshaft Main bearing bolts 33 24 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap side bolts 45 33 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap support brace bolts 24 18 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Water pump Coolant pump bolts 10 7 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Water pump Coolant pump pulley bolts 24 18
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Heater core Heater hose retainer nut 8 6
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler bolt 58 43
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 8 6 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Radiator Cooling fan motor and shroud bolts 7 5
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Radiator Radiator retainers 15 11
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Air conditioning A/C compressor bolts 25 18
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Air conditioning A/C tubes nuts 15 11
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Air conditioning Condenser inlet and outlet nuts fittings 8 6 Fitting 1
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Air conditioning Condenser inlet and outlet nuts fittings 15 11 Fitting 2
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Air conditioning Condenser retainers 7 5
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt tensioner bolts 25 18
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain guide bolt 10 7
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioner bolts 10 7
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Valve cover Valve cover bolts 10 7
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Fuel system Fuel tank bolts 40 30
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Fuel system Fuel tank filler pipe bolt 15 11
  • 3.5L Duratec 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 Duratec Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission fluid level indicator assembly 26 19
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
  • Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount to Crossmember nuts 115 85
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission fluid cooler supply and return tube bracket bolt 9 7
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission fluid cooler tubes stud bolt 30 22
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission fluid cooler tubes bracket to Transmission nut 12 9
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission fluid cooler tubes bracket to Engine nut 12 9
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission cooler lines bracket retainer 7 5
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission cooler lines bracket retainer to Radiator 7 5
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission cooler lines bracket retainer to Crossmember 12 9
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Transmission mount/case Transmission housing cover bolts 8 6
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Transmission mount/case Engine to Transmission bolts 48 35
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Torque converter Torque converter nuts 44 32
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Transfer Transfer case bolts 17 13
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
  • 4WD
  • Automatic Transmission
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Drive/Axle shaft Lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt 115 85
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
  • 4x4
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Drive/Axle shaft Upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt 115 85
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
  • 4x4
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Drive/Axle shaft Axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt 115 85
  • 3.5L Duratec 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
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold studs 12 9
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 19 14 Stage 1
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 25 18 Stage 2
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Muffler Muffler inlet pipe bolts 40 30
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Catalytic converter Inner exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter to Exhaust intermediate pipe bolt 63 46
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Catalytic converter Outer exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter to Exhaust intermediate pipe bolt 63 46
  • 3.5L Duratec Engine
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter nuts 40 30
  • 3.5L Duratec 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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