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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004MUSTANG BASE, 2D COUPE, 3.9 6, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1205 (ENGINE - 2.3L - (EXCEPT HYBRID))SPECIFICATIONSTORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2004 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, 3.9 6, Automatic
Torque Specifications
2004 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, 3.9 6, AutomaticSECTION Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | N.m | lb-ft | lb-in | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camshaft bearing cap bolts(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Coolant outlet bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Oil pan bolts(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Oil pump-to-engine block bolts(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Cylinder head bolts(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Accelerator cable snow shield screws | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Accelerator cable bracket nuts W520412-S309 (vehicles built through 10/2005) | 9 | - | 89 | ||
| Accelerator cable bracket nuts W520412-S440 (vehicles built after 10/2005) | 5 | - | 44 | ||
| Intake manifold bolts | 18 | 13 | - | ||
| Flexplate bolts(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Flywheel bolts(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Crankshaft pulley bolt(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor bolts(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Rear crankshaft oil seal retainer bolts(1) | - | - | - | ||
| A/C compressor mounting bolts | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Oil pump sprocket bolt | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Knock sensor (KS) bolt | 20 | 15 | - | ||
| Engine mount bracket bolt (W710824-S439) | 115 | 85 | - | ||
| 42-pin electrical connector bolt | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Engine mount bracket nuts (N807144-S440) | 115 | 85 | - | ||
| Engine mount bolts | 55 | 41 | - | ||
| Engine roll-restrictor bolts | 90 | 66 | - | ||
| Engine-to-bellhousing bolts | 48 | 35 | - | ||
| Starter motor mounting bolts | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Engine support crossmember bolts | 90 | 66 | - | ||
| Bellhousing-to-engine bolts | 48 | 35 | - | ||
| Bellhousing-to-oil pan bolts(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Engine front cover-to-oil pan bolts(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Upper engine bracket-to-power transfer unit (PTU) bolts | 45 | 33 | - | ||
| Engine support crossmember nut | 175 | 129 | - | ||
| Torque converter-to-flywheel nuts | 35 | 26 | - | ||
| Power steering pressure (PSP) tube nut | 20 | 15 | - | ||
| Powertrain control module (PCM) wiring connector bolt | 6 | - | 53 | ||
| Coolant pump bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Engine front cover bolts(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Camshaft sprocket bolt | 72 | 53 | - | ||
| Valve cover bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly bolts | 20 | 15 | - | ||
| Thermostat housing bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Oil pump screen and cover assembly bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Catalytic converter studs | 17 | 13 | - | ||
| Catalytic converter-to-cylinder head nuts | 47 | 35 | - | ||
| Coolant pump pulley bolts | 20 | 15 | - | ||
| Generator mounting bolts | 47 | 35 | - | ||
| Power steering pump mounting bolts | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Oil level indicator tube bolt | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Oil pressure sensor | 15 | 11 | - | ||
| A/C manifold tube bolt | 20 | 15 | - | ||
| Oil drain plug | 28 | 21 | - | ||
| Oil pump chain tensioner bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Oil pump chain guide bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Timing chain guide bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Timing chain tensioner bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Crankcase vent oil separator bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Oil filter adapter bolts | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Oil cooler bolt | 34 | 25 | - | ||
| Air cleaner outlet tube clamps | 3 | - | 27 | ||
| Coil-on-plug retaining stud bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Engine plug bolt | 20 | 15 | - | ||
| Belt tensioner bolt | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Oil filter cup | 33 | 24 | - | ||
| Oil pan-to-bellhousing bolts(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Rear main seal mounting plate bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Camshaft position (CMP) sensor bolt | 20 | 15 | - | ||
| Cylinder head temperature (CHT) sensor | 12 | 9 | - | ||
| Spark plug | 12 | 9 | - | ||
| Fuel rail bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Pressure plate bolts | 32 | 24 | - | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.