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.
2004 Ford Freestar BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm | lb-ft | lb-in | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crankshaft pulley bolt | 160 | 118 | - | ||
| Front subframe bolts | 90 | 66 | - | ||
| Exhaust manifold nuts | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Suction/discharge manifold and tube assembly bolt | 20 | 15 | - | ||
| Inspection cover plate bolt | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Torque converter nuts | 36 | 27 | - | ||
| Engine to transaxle bolts | 50 | 37 | - | ||
| Engine support insulator bracket to transaxle bolts | 63 | 46 | - | ||
| Flywheel to crankshaft bolts | 80 | 59 | - | ||
| Coolant pump extension tube bolt | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Tensioner pulley bracket bolts | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Idler pulley bolt | 47 | 35 | - | ||
| Heater tube bolt | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Power steering pump bracket (small) bolts | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Power steering pump bracket (large) bolts | 48 | 35 | - | ||
| Upper intake manifold bolts (1) | - | - | - | ||
| Fuel injection supply manifold bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Camshaft synchronizer assembly bolt | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor nuts | 6 | - | 53 | ||
| Oil pick up tube and screen bolts | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Spark plugs | 15 | 11 | - | ||
| Exhaust manifold studs | 8 | - | 71 | ||
| Oil pressure sender | 27 | 20 | - | ||
| Oil pan baffle nuts | 32 | 24 | - | ||
| Oil pan drain plug | 26 | 19 | - | ||
| Oil pan to transmission mounting bolt | 45 | 33 | - | ||
| RH motor mount to bracket bolt | 90 | 66 | - | ||
| RH motor mount to subframe nut | 90 | 66 | - | ||
| LH motor mount bolt | 90 | 66 | - | ||
| LH motor mount to subframe nut | 90 | 66 | - | ||
| Rear motor mount to bracket nut | 63 | 46 | - | ||
| Rear motor mount to subframe nut | 90 | 66 | - | ||
| Engine roll restrictor bolts | 63 | 46 | - | ||
| Engine harness ground bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Oil dipstick tube and bracket bolt | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Valve cover bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Valve cover stud bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Accelerator cable bracket bolt | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Accelerator cable bracket nut | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube nuts | 40 | 30 | - | ||
| EGR system module bolts | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Coolant bypass tube bolt | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Oil pick up tube and screen nut | 48 | 35 | - | ||
| Lower intake manifold bolts a | - | - | - | ||
| Rocker arm to cylinder head bolt(s) (1) | - | - | - | ||
| Tappet guide plate bolts | 12 | 9 | - | ||
| Cylinder head bolts (1) | - | - | - | ||
| Oil bypass filter to oil pump and filter body (1) | - | - | - | ||
| Oil pump and filter body-to-engine front cover bolts (small) | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Oil pump and filter body-to-engine front cover bolts (large) | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Camshaft thrust plate bolts | 12 | 9 | - | ||
| Balance shaft bolts | 12 | 9 | - | ||
| Crankshaft main bearing cap bolts (1) | - | - | - | ||
| Connecting rod cap bolts (1) | - | - | - | ||
| Timing chain tensioner bolts | 12 | 9 | - | ||
| Engine front cover bolts (1) | - | - | - | ||
| Coolant pump bolts (1) | - | - | - | ||
| Coolant pump nuts (1) | - | - | - | ||
| Camshaft position (CMP) sensor drive gear bolt | 45 | 33 | - | ||
| Coolant pump pulley bolts | 11 | 8 | - | ||
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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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