5.0L V8 (302 Windsor) torque specs
92-96 F-150/250, Bronco. Chassis and wheels are on the torque hub.
| Fastener | Torque |
|---|---|
| Spark plugs | 10-15 ft-lb (15 typical) |
| Oil drain plug | 20-30 ft-lb |
| Water pump bolts | 15-18 ft-lb (long), 7-9 (short) |
| Thermostat housing | 15-18 ft-lb |
| Flywheel / flexplate bolts | 75-85 ft-lb |
| Valve cover bolts | 10-13 ft-lb |
| Intake manifold (lower) | 23-25 ft-lb Two steps: 12 then 23-25, in sequence. |
| Intake manifold (upper-to-lower) | 12-18 ft-lb |
| Exhaust manifold | 18-24 ft-lb |
| Distributor hold-down | 17-25 ft-lb |
| Oil pan bolts | 9-11 ft-lb |
| Harmonic balancer / damper bolt | 70-90 ft-lb |
| Starter bolts | 15-20 ft-lb |
| Head bolts | 55-65 then 65-72 ft-lb in sequence Some years use TTY (torque + angle). Verify against that year's FSM; replace TTY bolts, don't reuse. |
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