Ford lug nut torque runs 100–165 ft·lbs across the range. Pick your model for the full spec, tightening sequence and year-by-year changes.
Ford runs some of the highest wheel torque figures in the industry. Modern F-Series trucks, Mustang, Edge and Expedition use M14×1.5 studs at 150 ft·lbs, Super Duty at 165 ft·lbs. Cars and small crossovers on M12×1.5 studs take 100 ft·lbs.
Star sequence, always. Never work around the wheel in a circle. Five-lug wheels go 1 → 3 → 5 → 2 → 4; six-lug wheels go 1 → 4 → 2 → 5 → 3 → 6; eight-lug wheels go 1 → 5 → 3 → 7 → 2 → 6 → 4 → 8.
Two passes. Snug everything to about half spec first, then bring each lug nut to full torque in the same order.
Dry threads. Ford publishes these figures for clean, dry threads. Lubricant at the same wrench setting produces far more clamp load than intended.
Re-torque after 50–100 miles. This matters most on alloy wheels and after any wheel-off service.
These are reference values for the generations listed on each model page. Trim levels with different wheel packages, and any vehicle fitted with aftermarket wheels, can differ — confirm against your own owner's manual. Full lug nut torque guide →