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.
2005 Ford Expedition RWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm | Ib-ft | Ib-in | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valve cover bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Camshaft bearing cap bolts(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Variable camshaft timing (VCT) sprocket assembly bolts(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Cylinder head temperature sensor (CHT) | 26 | 19 | - | ||
| Camshaft position (CMP) sensor bolt | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor bolt | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Connecting rod bolts(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Crankshaft damper pulley bolt(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Crankshaft main bearing bolts (cross-mounted)(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Crankshaft main bearing bolts (vertical)(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Cylinder heads bolts(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Exhaust manifold nuts | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Exhaust manifold studs | 12 | 9 | - | ||
| Exhaust manifold-to-Y-pipe nuts | 40 | 30 | - | ||
| Drive belt idler pulley bolt | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Flywheel bolts | 80 | 59 | - | ||
| Engine front cover bolts(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Transmission-to-engine bolts | 48 | 35 | - | ||
| Torque converter-to-flexplate nuts | 35 | 26 | - | ||
| Fuel injection supply manifold bracket bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Generator upper mounting bracket bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Generator lower mounting bolts | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Ignition coil | 6 | - | 53 | ||
| Intake manifold to cylinder head bolts(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Knock sensor | 20 | 15 | - | ||
| Oil filter | 16 | 12 | - | ||
| Oil filter adapter bolts | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Oil level indicator tube bolt | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Oil pan bolts(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Oil pan drain plug | 14 | 10 | - | ||
| Oil pressure switch | 14 | 10 | - | ||
| Oil pump bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Oil pump screen and pickup tube bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Oil pump screen and pickup tube spacer | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Oil pump screen and pickup tube spacer bolt | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Power steering pump bolts | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Rear main oil seal retainer bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Spark plugs | 34 | 25 | - | ||
| Thermostat housing bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Throttle body spacer-to-intake manifold bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Timing chain guide bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Intake manifold vacuum tube support bracket nut | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Timing chain hydraulic tensioner bolts | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Coolant pump bolts | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Coolant pump pulley bolts | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Motor mount-to-cylinder block bolts | 63 | 46 | - | ||
| Motor mount through bolt | 175 | 129 | - | ||
| Motor mount nut | 175 | 129 | - | ||
| Oil pressure switch | 14 | 10 | - | ||
| Power steering reservoir bracket bolts | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Power steering reservoir bracket nut | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Fuel rail bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Generator bracket bolts | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Intake manifold bolts(1) | - | - | - | ||
| Transmission cooler line bracket nut | 10 | - | 89 | ||
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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.