LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Ford >> 2001 >> Windstar Base >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> Remove, Overhaul & Install >> Engine Controls - Removal, Overhaul & Installation - Gasoline >> Torque Specifications
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt
  4.0L (VIN E & K) 15 (20)
Camshaft Position Sensor Synchronizer Bolt
  3.8L & 4.2L 15-22 (20-30)
  4.0L & 5.0L 14 (19)
Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor (4.6L, 5.4L & 6.8L) 18 (25)
Distributor Hold-Down (3.3L) 12 (16)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
  2.3L & 3.0L (VIN U), 4.6L, 5.4L & 6.8L 15 (20)
  3.0L (VIN 1) 13 (18)
  3.8L 18 (24)
  4.0L (VIN E) 11 (15)
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)
  3.3L 19 (26)
  4.0L 15-18 (20-25)
  4.2L 12-15 (16-20)
Fuel Tank Skid Plate Bolts 9-13 (12-17)
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)
  Explorer Sport & Explorer Sport Trac 30 (40)
  Pickup 22-30 (30-46)
  Villager 24 (32)
  Windstar 35 (48)
Heated Oxygen Sensor
  3.3L 41(55)
  4.0L 30 (40)
  All Others 34 (46)
Knock Sensor
  2.0L 15 (20)
  2.3L, 2.5L, 3.0L (VIN U) & 4.0L (Ranger) 15 (20)
  3.0L (VIN I) 18 (25)
  3.3L 22 (30)
  4.0L (Except Ranger) 18 (25)
  4.2L 15 (20)
  4.6L, 5.4L & 6.8L 18 (25)
Manifold Intake Air Temperature Sensor (5.4L VIN 3) 22 (30)
Spark Plugs
  2.0L, 2.5L, 3.0L, 3.8L, 4.2L, 4.6L, 5.4L & 6.8L 11 (15)
  2.3L 9 (12)
  3.3L 18 (25)
  4.0L (VIN X) & 5.0L 15 (20)
  4.0L (VIN E & K)
    Explorer, Mountaineer & Ranger 15 (20)
    Explorer Sport & Explorer Sport Trac 13 (17)
Supercharger 5.4L (VIN 3)
  Step 1 18 (25)
  Step 2 33 (45)
Throttle Body-To-Manifold Bolts
  2.5L & 3.8L 15-22 (20-30)
  3.0L & 4.0L 18 (25)
  3.3L 13-16 (18-22)
  4.6L, 5.4L & 6.8L (1)
  5.0L 12-18 (16-25)
Upper Intake Manifold Bolt
  2.5L
    Step 1 (1)
    Step 2 20-28 (27-38)
  3.0L (VIN U)
    Step 1 15 (20)
    Step 2 18 (25)
  4.0L (VIN X) 15-18 (20-25)
  5.0L 12-18 (16-25)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
BARO Sensor (5.4L VIN 3) 89 (10)
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolts/Screws
  2.0L 15 (20)
  2.3L 62 (7)
  2.5L 53 (6)
  3.0L (VIN U), 4.0L (VIN X) & 5.0L 23-30 (2.5-3.4)
  3.0L (VIN 1) 89 (10)
  3.3L (2)
  3.8L 27 (3)
  4.0L Ranger (VIN X), 4.6L & 5.4L 71 - 106 (8 - 12)
  6.8L 71 - 106 In. Lbs. (8 - 12 N.m)
  4.0L Explorer Sport & Explorer Sport Trac (VIN X) 53 (6)
  4.2L
    Econoline 89 (10)
    Pickup 40-71 (4.5-8)
Charge Air Cooler (5.4L VIN 3) 53 (6)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolts
  2.0L, 2.3L, 3.0L (VIN 1), 3.8L & 4.2L 62 (7)
  2.5L, 3.0L (VIN U), 4.0L, 4.6L, 5.4L & 6.8L 89 (10)
  4.0L
    Except Ranger 80-106 (9-12)
    Ranger 89 (10)
Cylinder Head Temperature Sensor (4.2L) 89 (10)
Engine Cover Bolts (Navigator) 89 (10)
Fuel Pressure Regulator Bolts
  Except 4.0L 27-40 (3.0-4.5)
  4.0L 71-97 (8-11)
Fuel Pump Bolts
  Econoline 71-88 (8-10)
  Explorer Sport, Explorer Sport Trac
    Step 1 30 (3)
    Step 2 65 (7)
    Step 3 93 (10)
  Excursion, Explorer & Mountaineer 80-105 (9-12)
  Pickup
    5.4L (VIN 3) 89 (10)
    Except 5.4L (VIN 3) 80-105 (9-12)
Fuel Rail Bolts
  2.0L, 3.0L, 3.8L, 4.6L, 5.0L, 5.4L & 6.8L 71-97 (8-11)
Idle Air Control Bolts
  Explorer Sport & Explorer Sport Trac 44 (5)
  5.4L (VIN A & 3) (3) 8 (9)
  All Others 89 (10)
Intake Manifold Bolts (4.6L) 89 (10)
Intake Manifold Runner Control Actuator 89 (10)
Mass Airflow Sensor
  Except 5.4L (VIN 3) 89 (10)
  5.4L (VIN 3) 6 (53)
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Bolt (3.3L) 89 (10)
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Bracket Bolts 35 In. Lbs. (4 N.m)
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector Bolt 53 In. Lbs. (6 N.m)
Pressure Relief Valve Cap 4-6 (0.5-0.7)
Throttle Position Sensor Screws
  2.3L 25-34 (2.8-3.8)
  3.0L (VIN 1) 13 (1.5)
  3.0L (VIN U) 27 (3.1)
  3.8L 62 (7)
  4.0L Explorer, Mountaineer & Ranger 11-16 (1.2-1.8)
  4.0L Explorer Sport & Explorer Sport Trac 35 (4)
  4.2L & 5.0L 18-27 (2.0-3.1)
  4.6L & 5.4L 27 (3.1)
  6.8L 27 In. Lbs. (3.1 N.m)
Upper Intake Manifold Bolt
  3.0L (VIN 1) 89 (10)
  3.3L & 4.2L
    Step 1 53 (6)
    Step 2 71-89 (8-10)
  3.8L 89 (10)
  4.0L (VIN E & K) 62 (7 )
(1) Tighten to 71 - 97 INCH lbs. (8 - 11 Nm).
(2) Specification is not available.
(3) Turn an additional 90 degrees.