Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Ford ZX2 AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escape | |||||||
| Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Wire Bracket Bolts | 14 (18) | ||||||
| Ball Joint Pinch Bolt | 52 (70) | ||||||
| Brake Caliper Bolts | 26 (35) | ||||||
| Front Axle Wheel Hub Nut | 214 (290) | ||||||
| Lower Arm Pivot Bolt | 85 (115) | ||||||
| Lower Arm Mounting Bolt Bushing (Rear) | 148 (200) | ||||||
| Stabilizer Bar Bushing Mount | 52 (70) | ||||||
| Stabilizer Bar Links | 35 (48) | ||||||
| Strut Piston Rod To Bearing Plate Nut | 76 (103) | ||||||
| Strut-To-Wheel Knuckle Bolts | 85 (115) | ||||||
| Tie Rod End Nuts | 41 (55) | ||||||
| Upper Strut Mount Bolts | 59 (80) | ||||||
| Wheel Lug Nuts | 98 (133) | ||||||
| Escort | |||||||
| Anti-Lock Brake Sensor Bolt | 12-16 (16-22) | ||||||
| Ball Joint Retaining Bolt | 32-43 (43-58) | ||||||
| Ball Joint-To-Lower Control Arm Nuts | 69-86 (93-117) | ||||||
| Brake Caliper Bolts | 36-44 (49-59) | ||||||
| Control Arm Pivot Bolt | 69-94 (93-127) | ||||||
| Crossmember-To-Frame "B" Bolts | 47-66 (64-89) | ||||||
| Hub Retaining Nut | 173-235 (235-319) | ||||||
| Lower Control Arm Bolt | 69-86 (93-117) | ||||||
| Rear Engine Support Nuts | 47-66 (64-89) | ||||||
| Stabilizer Bar-To-Subframe Bolts | 32-44 (43-59) | ||||||
| Steering Gear-To-Frame Nut | 27-38 (37-52) | ||||||
| Strut Piston Rod Nut | 58-81 (79-110) | ||||||
| Strut Top Mount-To-Strut Tower Nuts | 21-30 (29-40) | ||||||
| Strut-To-Steering Knuckle Bolts | 69-94 (93-127) | ||||||
| Subframe-To-Vehicle Frame Bolts & Nuts | 69-94 (93-127) | ||||||
| Tie Rod-To-Steering Knuckle Lock Nut | 25-34 (34-46) | ||||||
| Transaxle Insulator Nuts | 27-38 (37-52) | ||||||
| Wheel Lug Nuts | 74-100 (100-135) | ||||||
| Focus | |||||||
| Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt | 21 (28) | ||||||
| Crossmember Bolt | (1) | ||||||
| Hub Retaining Nut | 233 (316) | ||||||
| Knuckle-To-Strut Bolt | 66 (89) | ||||||
| Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Bolt | 35 (47) | ||||||
| Lower Control Arm Inboard Nut | 74 (100) + 60 degrees | ||||||
| Lower Control Arm Outboard Nut | 89 (120) | ||||||
| Lower Control Arm-To-Crossmember Bolt | 89 (120) | ||||||
| Lower Control Arm-To-Knuckle Pinch Bolt Nut | 37 (50) | ||||||
| Stabilizer Bar Clamp Bolts | 52 (71) | ||||||
| Stabilizer Bar Link-To-Strut Assembly Nut | 37 (50) | ||||||
| Stabilizer Bar-To-Link Nut | 37 (50) | ||||||
| Steering Column Shaft Coupling | 21 (28) | ||||||
| Strut/String Assembly Thrust Bearing Nut | 35 (47) | ||||||
| Strut Upper Mount Nuts | 18 (24) | ||||||
| Tie Rod-To-Knuckle Nut | 35 (47) | ||||||
| Wheel Lug Nuts | 94 (127) | ||||||
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | |||||||
| ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt | |||||||
| Escape | |||||||
| 2WD | (2) | ||||||
| 4WD | 62-80 (7-9) | ||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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