Ford E-Series lug nut torque
Ford E-Series owner’s manuals give 150 lb-ft (200 N·m) for 2008–2014 (Conical lug nuts), 140 lb-ft (190 N·m) for 2000–2001 (E-250, E-350 and E-Super Duty), 2002–2006 (E-250, E-350 and E-450), 2007, 2008–2014 (Two-piece lug nuts), 100 lb-ft (135 N·m) for 2000–2006 (E-150) and 150–165 lb-ft (200–225 N·m) for 2002–2003 (E-550). Check which applies to yours. Tighten them in a star pattern with a torque wrench.
Sources checked
Wheel nut torque, 2008–2014 (Conical lug nuts)
150lb-ft200N·m
- As printed
- “Wheel lug nut torque, 9/16 x 18 conical lug nut: 150 ft-lb, 200 N·m”
- Stud thread
- 9/16 x 18
Ford E-Series lug nut torque by model year
Read on Ford’s own site between October 19, 2026 and October 26, 2026. Years not listed haven’t been checked yet, or their manual prints no value; check your own manual.
How to tighten them
- Clean any dirt or rust off the studs, the nuts and the wheel’s mounting face. Don’t oil them unless the manual says to.
- Thread every nut on by hand until it seats against the wheel.
- Lower the vehicle so the tire takes its weight, and set a torque wrench to the value for your model year and version in the table above.
- Tighten the nuts in a star pattern, going around two or three times, until the wrench clicks on every nut.
- Check the torque again after a short drive if your manual says to.
What the Ford manual adds
- Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust.
- Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
- On vehicles equipped with single rear wheels, retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 100 miles (160 km) after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).
- On vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels, retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified torque at 100 miles (160 km), and again at 500 miles (800 km) of new vehicle operation and after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).
- On all two-piece flat wheel nuts, apply one drop of motor oil between the flat washer and the nut.
- Do not apply motor oil to the wheel nut threads or the wheel stud threads.
- On vehicles equipped with single rear wheels, retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km) after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).
- Do not use oil or grease on threads (E-550 vehicles, refer to following Note).
- Do not use oil or grease on threads.
More detail, including how many passes to make: how to torque lug nuts. Setting and using the wrench: how to use a click torque wrench. Nuts or bolts, car by car: lug nuts vs wheel bolts.
Other Ford models
- Ford Bronco100 or 150 lb-ft, by year and version, 2021–2026
- Ford Bronco Sport100 lb-ft (135 N·m), 2021–2026
- Ford C-Max100 lb-ft (135 N·m), 2013–2018
- Ford Crown Victoria100 lb-ft (135 or 136 N·m), 2004–2011
- Ford EcoSport100 lb-ft (135 N·m), 2018–2021
- Ford Edge100 or 162 lb-ft, by model year, 2007–2024
- Ford Escape84–114 or 100 lb-ft, by model year, 2004–2026
- Ford Escape Hybrid100 lb-ft (135 N·m), 2005–2012
- Ford Excursion150 or 150–165 lb-ft, by model year, 2000–2005
- Ford Expedition150 lb-ft (200 or 204 N·m), 2004–2027
- Ford Explorer100, 110 or 150 lb-ft, by model year, 2004–2027
- Ford Explorer Sport Trac100 lb-ft (135 N·m), 2004–2005, 2007–2010
- Ford F-150100 or 150 lb-ft, by year and version, 2002–2027
- Ford F-150 Heritage100 or 150 lb-ft, by version, 2004
- Ford F-150 Lightning150 lb-ft (204 N·m), 2022–2025
- Ford Fiesta98 or 100 lb-ft, by model year, 2011–2019
- Ford Five Hundred100 lb-ft (135 N·m), 2005–2007
- Ford Flex100 lb-ft (135 N·m), 2009–2019
- Ford Focus92 or 100 lb-ft, by model year, 2005–2018
- Ford Focus Electric100 lb-ft (135 N·m), 2012
- Ford Freestar100 lb-ft (135 or 136 N·m), 2004–2007
- Ford Freestyle100 lb-ft (135 N·m), 2005–2007
- Ford Fusion100 or 150 lb-ft, by year and version, 2006–2020
- Ford Fusion Hybrid100 lb-ft (135 N·m), 2010–2012
- Ford GT100 lb-ft (135 N·m), 2005–2006
- Ford Maverick148 lb-ft (200 N·m), 2022–2026
- Ford Mustang98, 100 or 150 lb-ft, by model year, 2004–2026
- Ford Mustang Mach-E150 lb-ft (204 N·m), 2022–2026
- Ford Ranger100 lb-ft (135 N·m), 2002–2011, 2019–2026
- Ford Super Duty150, 150–165 or 165 lb-ft, by model year, 2000–2027
- Ford Taurus100 lb-ft (135 or 136 N·m), 2004–2019
- Ford Taurus X100 lb-ft (135 N·m), 2008–2009
- Ford Thunderbird100 lb-ft (135 or 136 N·m), 2004–2005
- Ford Transit148 or 150 lb-ft, by model year, 2015–2022, 2024, 2027
- Ford Transit Connect66, 100 or 150 lb-ft, by model year, 2010–2021
Questions
What is the lug nut torque on a Ford E-Series?
150 lb-ft (200 N·m) for 2008–2014 (Conical lug nuts); 140 lb-ft (190 N·m) for 2000–2001 (E-250, E-350 and E-Super Duty), 2002–2006 (E-250, E-350 and E-450), 2007, 2008–2014 (Two-piece lug nuts); 100 lb-ft (135 N·m) for 2000–2006 (E-150); 150–165 lb-ft (200–225 N·m) for 2002–2003 (E-550), as printed in Ford’s owner’s manuals (2000–2014).
Can I use an impact wrench?
Not to finish. An impact wrench can’t set a torque and easily overshoots it, which stretches studs. Run the nuts down by hand or lightly, then finish with a torque wrench in a star pattern.
Should I oil the studs?
Not unless the manual says so. Torque values assume clean, dry threads; oil lets the same torque stretch the stud further. Some manuals, Kia’s and Mazda’s among them, say to keep oil and grease off wheel nuts and bolts altogether.