2012 Ford Edge Oil Drain Plug Torque & Size

The 2012 Ford Edge oil drain plug torque is 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm) on a M12 x 1.75 thread, using a 15mm. Fit a new crush washer at every oil change and do not over-tighten — most modern oil pans are soft aluminum and strip easily.

How tight should the 2012 Ford Edge oil drain plug be?

Torque it to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm) with a calibrated torque wrench, not an impact gun. Over-tightening strips the aluminum pan threads; under-tightening leaks. Always replace the crush washer.

What size is the 2012 Ford Edge oil drain plug?

It takes a 15mm. Thread size: M12 x 1.75. Many import drain plugs use a hex (Allen) key rather than a socket.

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