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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt
4.0L (VIN E) 14 (20)
Camshaft Position Sensor Synchronizer Bolt
3.0L 22 (30)
3.3L, 3.8L & 4.2L 15-22 (20-30)
4.0L (VIN X) & 5.0L 14 (19)
Fuel Pump Lock Ring
Escape & Windstar 60 (81)
Excursion & F250/F350 Super Duty Pickup 50-70 (68-95)
Expedition 61-71 (83-97)
Ranger 66 (90)
Fuel Rail Bolts
2.5L 15-22 (20-30)
3.0L (1)
3.3L 19 (26)
4.0L 15-18 (20-24)
4.2L 12-15 (16-20)
Fuel Tank Skid Plate Bolts
Except Explorer & Mountaineer 9-13 (12-17)
Explorer & Mountaineer (3)
Fuel Tank Strap Fasteners
Econoline Mid Tank 13-17 (17-23)
Econoline Rear Tank 64-75 (87-102)
Escape 41 (55)
Excursion, Explorer, Mountaineer & Ranger 25-33 (34-45)
Expedition & Navigator 33-46 (46-63)
Pickup 22-30 (30-46)
Villager 24 (32)
Windstar 35 (48)
Spark Plugs Refer to appropriate Specifications Index article.
Throttle Body-To-Manifold Bolts
2.5L 15-22 (20-30)
3.0L & 4.0L 19 (25)
3.3L 13-16 (18-22)
3.8L 15-22 (20-30)
5.0L 12-18 (16-25)
Upper Intake Manifold Bolt
2.5L
Stage 1 (1)
Stage 2 20-28 (26-38)
3.0L
Stage 1 14 (20)
Stage 2 18 (25)
4.0L (VIN X) 15-18 (20-25)
5.0L 12-18 (16-25)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolts
3.0L, 4.0L (VIN X) & 5.0L 23-30 (2.5-3.5)
3.3L (2)
4.6L, 5.4L & 6.8L
71-106 INCH Lbs. (8-12 N.m)
4.2L 40-71 (4.5-8)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolts
2.5L 22-31 (2.5-3.5)
4.0L 80-106 (9-12)
Fuel Pressure Regulator Bolts
Except 4.0L 27-40 (3-4.5)
4.0L 71-97 (8-11)
Fuel Pump Bolts
Econoline 71-88 (8-10)
Excursion 80-105 (9-12)
Explorer & Mountaineer 80 (9)
Pickup
5.4L (VIN 3) 89 (10)
Except 5.4L (VIN 3) 80-105 (9-12)
Fuel Rail Bolts
3.0L, 3.8L, 5.0L, 4.2L, 4.6L, 5.4L & 6.8L 71-97 (8-11)
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Support Screws 27-53 (3-6)
Pressure Relief Valve Cap 4-6 (.5-.7)
Throttle Body-To-Manifold Bolts
4.6L, 5.4L & 6.8L 71-89 (8.0-11.5)
Throttle Position Sensor Screws
2.3L 25-34 (2.8-3.8)
3.0L 13 (1.5)
3.8L 25-34 (2.8-3.8)
4.0L 11-16 (1.2-1.8)
4.2L & 5.0L 18-27 (2.0-3.0)
Upper Intake Manifold Bolt
3.3L & 3.8L 89 (11.5)
4.0L (VIN E) 62 (7 )
4.2L
Step 1 53 (6)
Step 2 71-89 (8-1.5)
(1) Tighten to 71-97 INCH lbs. (8-11 N.m).
(2) Specification is not available.
(3) Tighten to 71-98 INCH Lbs (8-12 N.m)