2009 Ford Escape Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2009 Ford Escape lug nut torque is 100 ft-lbs (136 Nm), tightened with a 19mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Torque in a star pattern in two passes (snug, then final), and re-check after the first 50–100 miles of driving. Use a calibrated torque wrench — not an impact gun — for the final pass.

Lug nut torque: 100 ft-lbs (136 Nm) · Socket size: 19mm · Thread: M12x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2009 Ford Escape. Use it before any maintenance or repair job where torque values matter — brake work, wheel changes, suspension service, engine teardowns, or oil changes. Specs are pulled from manufacturer service literature, cross-checked against community data, and updated as new chassis variants become available.

Ford lug-nut torque varies more by chassis than most makes — 100 ft-lbs for Focus/Fusion/Fiesta, 150 ft-lbs for half-ton F-150, and 165 ft-lbs for Super Duty F-250/F-350. F-150s from 2004-2014 use a 21mm OEM socket, while 2015+ aluminum-body trucks moved to the larger 22mm. Ford torque-to-yield (TTY) head bolts are standard from the early 2000s — do not reuse them, ever.

Common fastener categories on the 2009 Ford Escape

Wheel / lug nut torque and thread spec (covered above)
Brake caliper bracket bolts (typically 80-130 ft-lbs) and slide/guide pins (18-35 ft-lbs)
Engine oil drain plug torque — rarely above 30 ft-lbs; always use a new crush washer
Transmission pan, valve cover, and intake manifold bolts (low torque, often 89-106 in-lbs)
Suspension control arm, sway bar, tie rod end and ball joint torque
Spark plug torque (typically 10-15 ft-lbs on aluminum heads — do not exceed)
Differential cover bolts (RWD/4WD only) and transfer case fasteners

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2009 model-year work: Always use a calibrated torque wrench for safety-critical fasteners, and replace lock washers and crush washers on every reassembly.

Tools you will need

Metric socket set (8mm-22mm), 6-point impact-rated
Calibrated torque wrench (10-150 ft-lbs covers most automotive jobs; add a 0-250 ft-lbs wrench for truck lug nuts)
Breaker bar (24" minimum) for initial loosening
Penetrating oil (PB Blaster or Kroil) for any fastener over 5 years old
Anti-seize on stainless or dissimilar-metal threads; thread-locker (Loctite blue) on critical reassembly

Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2009 Ford Escape?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2009 Ford Escape is 100 ft-lbs (136 Nm), using a 19mm socket on M12x1.5 thread studs. Use a calibrated torque wrench in a star pattern, in two passes (50% and 100%), and re-check after 50-100 miles of driving.

What socket size do I need for the 2009 Ford Escape lug nuts?

The 2009 Ford Escape uses a 19mm socket. A 6-point impact-rated socket is recommended over a 12-point chrome socket — 12-points round off lug nuts under impact-driver use.

Are the 2009 Ford Escape fasteners metric or SAE?

Metric is the standard for this vehicle. Most fasteners on this vehicle are metric (M6, M8, M10, M12, M14). Bring a full metric set; SAE substitutes can round the head. Bolt-head markings are the fastest way to confirm grade and material at the bench.

Other Ford Escape years

Same model, different model year — fastener spec may change. Always confirm against the year for your VIN.

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All 59 2009 Ford Escape fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2009 Ford Escape, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both.

Wheels — 2009 Ford Escape

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2009 Ford Escape. For the wheels, plan for a 19mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 100 ft-lbs (136 Nm) (wheel lug nut).

Brakes — 2009 Ford Escape

Brake fasteners on the 2009 Ford Escape — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. Rotor retaining screw (all) tightens to 10-15 in-lbs (1-2 Nm), takes a T20 Torx driver, runs on M5 threads, located at the brake rotor to hub. The lug nuts (all) uses a 19mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 100 ft-lbs (136 Nm) at the wheel studs to wheel. At the front axle, the front caliper bracket bolt torques to 85 ft-lbs (115 Nm) (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the front brake caliper, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 22-25 ft-lbs (brake caliper bolt). Wheel speed sensor bolt (all) tightens to 84 in-lb (9.5 Nm), takes a 8mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the abs wheel speed sensor to knuckle, all 4 corners. The rear caliper slide pin bolts (all) uses a 7mm hex drive on a M8 thread, torqued to 21 ft-lbs (28 Nm) at the rear caliper slide pins. At the caliper anchor plate to steering knuckle, the front caliper bracket bolts (all) torques to 100 ft-lbs (136 Nm) [2007-2012: 129 ft-lbs / 175 Nm per TorkSpec] (18mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the brake hose-to-caliper union, plan for a 17mm tool on a M10x1.0 stud; final torque is 26–34 ft-lb (35–46 Nm) (brake hose banjo bolt (all)). Rear caliper bracket bolts (all) tightens to 46 ft-lbs (63 Nm), takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10 threads, located at the rear caliper bracket to rear knuckle. The front caliper slide pin bolts (all) uses a 9mm hex (2008-2009) or 7mm hex (2010-2012) drive on a M8 thread, torqued to 24-37 ft-lbs (33-50 Nm) [2008-2009: 37 ft-lbs; 2010-2012: 18 ft-lbs per TorkSpec — verify with OEM manual] at the caliper guide pin bolts.

Engine — 2009 Ford Escape

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2009 Ford Escape, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. The oil drain plug uses a 13mm drive on a M13x1.5 thread, torqued to 18-22 ft-lbs at the oil pan. At the valve covers to cylinder heads, the valve cover bolts (3.0l duratec dohc v6) torques to 89 in-lbs / 7.4 ft-lbs (10 Nm) (8mm drive, M6 thread). For the flexplate to crankshaft, 6 bolts in sequence, plan for a T40 Torx tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 54–64 ft-lb (73–87 Nm) (flexplate bolts (3.0l duratec dohc v6)). Water pump bolts (2.5l duratec dohc i4) tightens to 15–22 ft-lb (20–30 Nm), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the water pump to block, 6 bolts. The main bearing cap bolts (2.5l duratec dohc i4) uses a 10mm hex drive on a M10 thread, torqued to Stage 1: 4 ft-lbs (5 Nm); Stage 2: 18 ft-lbs (24 Nm); Stage 3: +90 degrees at the main bearing beam/caps to cylinder block. At the lower intake manifold assembly to cylinder heads, the lower intake manifold bolts (3.0l duratec dohc v6) torques to 89 in-lbs / 7.4 ft-lbs (10 Nm) (10mm drive, M8 thread). For the cylinder head to block, 10 bolts in sequence, plan for a T55 Torx tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is Stage 1: 11 ft-lbs (15 Nm); Stage 2: 33 ft-lbs (45 Nm); Stage 3: Loosen 1 full turn; Stage 4: 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm); Stage 5: 33 ft-lbs (45 Nm); Stage 6: +90 degrees; Stage 7: +90 degrees (cylinder head bolts (2.5l duratec dohc i4)). Power steering pump bolts (3.0l v6) tightens to 18–22 ft-lb (24–30 Nm), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the ps pump to bracket, 3 bolts. The oil drain plug (2.5l duratec dohc i4) uses a 15mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 10 ft-lbs (14 Nm) at the bottom of oil pan. At the oil pan, the oil drain plug (2.5l) torques to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm) (13mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the main bearing caps to cylinder block, plan for a 10mm hex tool on a M10 stud; final torque is Stage 1: 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm); Stage 2: 60 ft-lbs (81 Nm) (main bearing cap bolts (3.0l duratec dohc v6)). Spark plugs (3.0l duratec dohc v6) tightens to 11 ft-lbs (15 Nm), takes a 16mm (5/8") driver, runs on M14x1.25 threads, located at the cylinder head, one per cylinder (6 total). The exhaust manifold nuts (2.5l duratec dohc i4) uses a 13mm drive on a M8 thread, torqued to 40 ft-lbs (54 Nm) at the exhaust manifold studs to cylinder head. At the valve cover to cylinder head, the valve cover bolts (2.5l duratec dohc i4) torques to 106 in-lbs / 8 ft-lbs (9 Nm) (8mm drive, M6 thread). For the exhaust manifold studs, both banks, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm) (exhaust manifold nuts (3.0l duratec dohc v6)). Oil pan bolts (3.0l duratec dohc v6) tightens to 18 ft-lbs (24 Nm), takes a 8mm driver, runs on M6 threads, located at the aluminum oil pan to lower cylinder block. The oil drain plug (3.0l duratec dohc v6) uses a 15mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 19 ft-lbs (26 Nm) at the bottom of oil pan. At the crankshaft snout, front of engine, the crankshaft pulley bolt (2.5l duratec dohc i4) torques to 85 ft-lbs (115 Nm) (22mm drive, M16x1.5 thread). For the compressor to engine bracket, 4 bolts, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 18–22 ft-lb (24–30 Nm) (a/c compressor mounting bolts (all)). Connecting rod bearing bolts (2.5l duratec dohc i4) tightens to Stage 1: 21 ft-lbs (28 Nm); Stage 2: +90 degrees, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8 threads, located at the connecting rod caps. The cylinder head bolts (3.0l duratec dohc v6) uses a T55 Torx drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to Stage 1: 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm); Stage 2: Loosen 1 full turn; Stage 3: 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm); Stage 4: +90 degrees; Stage 5: +90 degrees at the each cylinder head to block (two heads on v6). At the end of each camshaft (4 total on v6), the camshaft sprocket (phaser) bolt (3.0l duratec dohc v6) torques to 13.25 ft-lbs (18 Nm) (T50 Torx drive, M10 thread). For the timing chain tensioner, left and right banks, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (24 Nm) (timing chain tensioner bolts (3.0l duratec dohc v6)). Camshaft sprocket bolt (2.5l duratec dohc i4) tightens to 50 ft-lbs (68 Nm), takes a T55 Torx driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the end of each camshaft. The connecting rod bearing bolts (3.0l duratec dohc v6) uses a 10mm drive on a M8 thread, torqued to Stage 1: 17 ft-lbs (23 Nm); Stage 2: 32 ft-lbs (43 Nm) at the connecting rod caps. At the crankshaft snout, front of engine, the crankshaft pulley bolt (3.0l duratec dohc v6) torques to Stage 1: 89 ft-lbs (120 Nm); Stage 2: Loosen 360 degrees; Stage 3: 37 ft-lbs (50 Nm); Stage 4: +90 degrees (22mm drive, M16x1.5 thread). For the water pump to block, 4 bolts, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15–22 ft-lb (20–30 Nm) (water pump bolts (3.0l duratec dohc v6)). Thermostat housing bolts (all) tightens to 89 in-lb (10 Nm), takes a 8mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the thermostat housing to head/block. The oil pan bolts (2.5l duratec dohc i4) uses a 8mm drive on a M6 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs (24 Nm) at the oil pan to block. At the cylinder head, one per cylinder, the spark plugs (2.5l duratec dohc i4) torques to 12 ft-lbs (16 Nm) (16mm (5/8") drive, M14x1.25 thread). For the flexplate to crankshaft, 6 bolts in sequence, plan for a T40 Torx tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 54–64 ft-lb (73–87 Nm) (flexplate bolts (2.5l duratec dohc i4)). Intake manifold bolts (2.5l duratec dohc i4) tightens to 13 ft-lbs (18 Nm), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8 threads, located at the intake manifold to cylinder head. The timing chain tensioner bolt (2.5l duratec dohc i4) uses a 10mm drive on a M6 thread, torqued to 8 ft-lbs (11 Nm) at the timing chain tensioner to cylinder block. At the upper intake manifold to lower manifold, the upper intake manifold bolts (3.0l duratec dohc v6) torques to 89 in-lbs / 7.4 ft-lbs (10 Nm) (10mm drive, M8 thread).

Suspension — 2009 Ford Escape

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2009 Ford Escape — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. At the lower control arm pivot and frame mount bolts, the front lower control arm bolts (all) torques to Front pivot (21mm): 110 ft-lbs (149 Nm); Rear mount (15mm): 85 ft-lbs (115 Nm) (21mm / 15mm drive, M14 / M12 thread). For the rear axle nut at rear hub (awd), plan for a 32mm tool on a M20x1.5 stud; final torque is 160 ft-lbs (217 Nm) (rear hub/axle nut (all)). Tie rod end nut (all) tightens to 59 ft-lbs (80 Nm), takes a 18mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the outer tie rod end to steering knuckle. The front strut top nut (upper mounting nuts) (all) uses a 13mm drive on a M10 thread, torqued to 35 ft-lbs (47 Nm) [2007-2012 per TorkSpec] at the strut upper mounting tower, 3-4 nuts. At the lower control arm, the control arm bolt torques to 85-95 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the front axle/halfshaft nut at hub, plan for a 32mm tool on a M22x1.5 stud; final torque is 221 ft-lbs (300 Nm) (front hub/bearing nut (axle nut) (all)). Rear shock lower bolt (all) tightens to 129-130 ft-lbs (175 Nm), takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt. The rear control arm bolts (all) uses a 18mm / 21mm drive on a M14 thread, torqued to Upper arm to body: 129 ft-lbs (175 Nm); Lower arm to body: 129 ft-lbs (175 Nm); Ball joint nut: 46 ft-lbs (62 Nm) at the rear suspension lateral/trailing arms to body. At the front subframe to body, 4 corner bolts, the front subframe bolts (all) torques to 85–114 ft-lb (115–155 Nm) (18mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the rear shock top mount nut, plan for a 16mm tool on a M12 stud; final torque is 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm) (rear shock upper nut (all)). Sway bar end link nut (all) tightens to 46 ft-lbs (62 Nm), takes a 17mm / 6mm Allen driver, runs on M12 threads, located at the front sway bar end link to strut. The front strut-to-knuckle bolts (all) uses a 18mm / 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 85 ft-lbs (115 Nm) at the strut lower clamp bolts at steering knuckle.

Steering — 2009 Ford Escape

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2009 Ford Escape. For the rack and pinion to subframe, 2 bolts, plan for a 18mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 76–102 ft-lb (103–138 Nm) (steering rack mounting bolts (all)).

Chassis — 2009 Ford Escape

Chassis fasteners on the 2009 Ford Escape. Fuel tank strap bolts (all) tightens to 22–30 ft-lb (30–40 Nm), takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the fuel tank retaining straps to body, 4 bolts.

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