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Wheels and Tires

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications

WARNING When you install a wheel, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drumor brake disc that contacts thewheel. Make sure to secure any fasteners that attach the rotor to the hub so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of thewheel. Installingwheelswithout correctmetal-to-metal contact at thewheelmounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while your vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of vehicle control, personal injury or death.

Bolt size

Ib-ft (Nm) * 100 (135)

1/2-20 x 1.5 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100miles (160 kilometers) after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal).

Wheel pilot bore A Inspect the wheel pilot bore and mounting surface prior to installation. Remove any visible corrosion or loose particles.

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