WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Valve Cover Replacement Components With Torque Specifications (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Valve Cover Replacement Components With Torque Specifications (2 Of 2)