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.
2014 Ford Taurus SHOFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm | lb-ft | lb-in | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drain plug (if equipped) | 12 | - | 106 | ||
| Driveshaft-to-output flange bolts (1) | - | - | - | ||
| EPAS electrical connector wiring retainer | 9 | - | 80 | ||
| EPAS heat shield bolt | 9 | - | 80 | ||
| Fill plug | 20 | - | 180 | ||
| Front roll restrictor bolts | 90 | 66 | - | ||
| Front roll restrictor through bolt | 103 | 76 | - | ||
| PTU bolts | 90 | 66 | - | ||
| PTU cooler heat shield bolts (if equipped) | 12 | - | 106 | ||
| PTU coolant tubes bolt (if equipped) | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| PTU output flange nut | - | - | - | ||
| PTU support bracket-to-engine bolts | 48 | 35 | - | ||
| PTU support bracket-to-PTU bolts | 48 | 35 | - | ||
| PTU temperature sensor (if equipped) | 12 | - | 106 | ||
| Rear roll restrictor heat shield nuts | 9 | - | 80 | ||
| Rear roll restrictor through bolt | 103 | 76 | - | ||
| Rear roll restrictor-to-transmission bolts | 103 | 76 | - | ||
| Rear subframe bolts (1) | - | - | - | ||
| Steering shaft bolt (1) | - | - | - | ||
| Subframe bracket-to-body bolts | 55 | 41 | - | ||
| Turbocharger lower bracket bolts | 48 | 35 | - | ||
| Turbocharger-to-lower bracket bolt | 19 | - | 168 | ||
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Factory Service Tools
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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.