2013 Ford Expedition Suspension & Steering Torque Specs

OEM-referenced torque, socket, and thread specs for the 16 front and rear suspension and steering fasteners on the 2013 Ford Expedition — including the Rear Lower Control Arm to Frame Bolt (torques to 166 ft-lbs (225 Nm)). Every value is safety-critical; verify against your service manual and use a calibrated torque wrench. Full bolt specs for the rest of the vehicle are linked below.

Control Arms & Ball Joints torque — 2013 Ford Expedition

On the 2013 Ford Expedition, the control arms & ball joints fasteners are: Rear Lower Control Arm to Frame Bolt (torques to 166 ft-lbs (225 Nm)); Front Lower Ball Joint Nut (torques to 111 ft-lbs (150 Nm)); Rear Wheel Hub to Knuckle Bolt (torques to 129 ft-lbs (175 Nm)); Front Wheel Hub to Knuckle Bolt (torques to 129 ft-lbs (175 Nm)); Front Upper Ball Joint Nut (torques to 85 ft-lbs (115 Nm)); Front Upper Control Arm Nut (torques to 111 ft-lbs (150 Nm)); Rear Upper Control Arm to Frame Bolt (torques to 166 ft-lbs (225 Nm)); Front Lower Control Arm Nut (torques to 258 ft-lbs (350 Nm)). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Struts, Shocks & Springs torque — 2013 Ford Expedition

On the 2013 Ford Expedition, the struts, shocks & springs fasteners are: Front Shock Absorber Upper Nut (torques to 30 ft-lbs (40 Nm)); Front Shock Absorber Lower Nut (torques to 406 ft-lbs (550 Nm)); Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bolt (torques to 406 ft-lbs (550 Nm)). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Sway Bar & Stabilizer Links torque — 2013 Ford Expedition

On the 2013 Ford Expedition, the sway bar & stabilizer links fasteners are: Rear Sway Bar Link Nut (torques to 46 ft-lbs (63 Nm)); Front Sway Bar Link Nut (torques to 59 ft-lbs (80 Nm)); Front Sway Bar Bracket Nut (torques to 41 ft-lbs (55 Nm)). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Steering (Tie Rods & Linkage) torque — 2013 Ford Expedition

On the 2013 Ford Expedition, the steering (tie rods & linkage) fasteners are: Outer Tie Rod End Nut (torques to 85 ft-lbs (115 Nm)). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Other Suspension Fasteners torque — 2013 Ford Expedition

On the 2013 Ford Expedition, the other suspension fasteners fasteners are: Rear Toe Link to Frame Nut (torques to 203 ft-lbs (275 Nm)). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

How to torque Expedition suspension & steering fasteners

Torque suspension and steering fasteners with the vehicle at ride height (wheels loaded) wherever a bushing is involved — tightening a control-arm or sway-bar bushing bolt with the suspension hanging pre-loads the rubber and it fails early. Clean the threads, start every fastener by hand to avoid cross-threading, and make the final pass with a calibrated torque wrench rather than an impact gun. Ball-joint and tie-rod castle nuts take a new cotter pin; never back a castle nut off to line up the hole — only tighten to the next slot.

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