Ford Explorer Lug Nut Torque by Year

Newest year we have: the 2026 Ford Explorer manual lists 150 lb-ft. Across 2010–2026 it changes by year and version, so check yours below. Each year links to its owner's manual page.

Most Ford Explorer years we have list 100 lb-ft (2010–2014, 2016–2019); others list 150 lb-ft (2020–2026). Some years list more than one, by engine or version: check yours below.

2020 Ford Explorer, representative photo
Shown: a 2020 Ford Explorer (same generation). Photo: Benespit, CC BY-SA 4.0
YearLug nut torqueSource
2026 150 lb-ft ≈ 203 N·m 2026 manual →
2025 150 lb-ft ≈ 203 N·m 2025 manual →
2024 150 lb-ft ≈ 203 N·m 2024 manual →
2023 150 lb-ft ≈ 203 N·m 2023 manual →
2022 150 lb-ft ≈ 203 N·m 2022 manual →
2021 150 lb-ft ≈ 203 N·m 2021 manual →
2020 150 lb-ft ≈ 203 N·m 2020 manual →
2019 100 lb-ft ≈ 136 N·m 2019 manual →
2018 100 lb-ft ≈ 136 N·m 2018 manual →
2017 100 lb-ft ≈ 136 N·m 2017 manual →
2016 100 lb-ft ≈ 136 N·m 2016 manual →
2014 100 lb-ft ≈ 136 N·m 2014 manual →
2013 100 lb-ft ≈ 136 N·m 2013 manual →
2012 100 lb-ft ≈ 136 N·m 2012 manual →
2011 100 lb-ft ≈ 136 N·m 2011 manual →
2010 100 lb-ft ≈ 136 N·m 2010 manual →

Years are the 2010–2026 model years we have the owner's manual for. Open a year to see every version and the page it's printed on.

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