2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch lug nut torque is 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm), tightened with a 21mm socket on M14x1.5 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: 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm) · Socket size: 21mm · Thread: M14x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch. 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 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2018 model-year work: This era introduced widespread torque-to-yield (TTY) bolts on head, main, and crank pulley fasteners. TTY bolts stretch permanently when torqued and must not be reused — the spec calls for a fresh bolt every time. Always verify TTY status against the FSM before reassembly.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch is 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm), using a 21mm socket on M14x1.5 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 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch lug nuts?

The 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch uses a 21mm 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 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch 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 F 150 King Ranch years

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

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All 121 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both. 1 of the 121 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Wheels — 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch. At the wheel hub, the lug nut - position 2 torques to 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm) (21mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the wheel hub, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm) (lug nut - position 5). Lug nut - position 1 tightens to 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the wheel hub. The wheel speed sensor bolt - rear left uses a 8mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 ft-lbs at the wheel speed sensor. At the wheel speed sensor, the wheel speed sensor bolt - front left torques to 8 ft-lbs (8mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the wheel speed sensor, plan for a 8mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (wheel speed sensor bolt - front right). Lug nut - position 3 tightens to 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the wheel hub. The hub bearing bolt - front left uses a 15mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 65 ft-lbs at the wheel hub. At the wheel hub, the hub bearing bolt - rear left torques to 65 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the wheel hub, plan for a 15mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 65 ft-lbs (hub bearing bolt - rear right). Hub bearing bolt - front right tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads, located at the wheel hub. The lug nut - position 4 uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 150 ft-lbs (203 Nm) at the wheel hub. At the wheel speed sensor, the wheel speed sensor bolt - rear right torques to 8 ft-lbs (8mm drive, M6x1.0 thread).

Brakes — 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch

Brake fasteners on the 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. For the caliper bracket, plan for a 18mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 85 ft-lbs (caliper bracket bolt - front left upper). Caliper bracket bolt - rear right lower tightens to 85 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the caliper bracket. The brake line fitting - front left uses a 11mm drive on a M10x1.0 thread, torqued to 12 ft-lbs at the brake line. At the brake line, the brake line fitting - rear right torques to 12 ft-lbs (11mm drive, M10x1.0 thread). For the caliper slide, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (caliper slide pin - front right lower). Brake line fitting - front right tightens to 12 ft-lbs, takes a 11mm driver, runs on M10x1.0 threads, located at the brake line. The caliper bracket bolt - rear left lower uses a 18mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 85 ft-lbs at the caliper bracket. At the caliper bracket, the caliper bracket bolt - front left lower torques to 85 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the caliper slide, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (caliper slide pin - front left lower). Brake line fitting - rear left tightens to 12 ft-lbs, takes a 11mm driver, runs on M10x1.0 threads, located at the brake line. The caliper bracket bolt - rear right upper uses a 18mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 85 ft-lbs at the caliper bracket. At the caliper bracket, the caliper bracket bolt - front right upper torques to 85 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the caliper slide, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (caliper slide pin - front right upper). Caliper slide pin - front left upper tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the caliper slide. The caliper bracket bolt - front right lower uses a 18mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 85 ft-lbs at the caliper bracket. At the caliper bracket, the caliper bracket bolt - rear left upper torques to 85 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M14x1.5 thread).

Engine — 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. Cylinder head bolt - rear left tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the cylinder head. The intake manifold bolt - rear uses a 13mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the intake manifold. At the exhaust manifold, the exhaust manifold stud - front torques to 25 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the engine mount, plan for a 18mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 75 ft-lbs (motor mount bolt - front right). Water pump bolt - side tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the water pump. The water pump bolt - upper uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the water pump. At the oil pan, the oil pan bolt - front left torques to 18 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the timing cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (timing cover bolt - upper). Intake manifold bolt - right tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the intake manifold. The cylinder head bolt - center uses a 10mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 65 ft-lbs at the cylinder head. At the valve cover, the valve cover bolt - front torques to 8 ft-lbs (8mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the exhaust manifold, plan for a 15mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (exhaust manifold stud - center). Valve cover bolt - left side tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 8mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the valve cover. The alternator bolt - upper uses a 13mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 30 ft-lbs at the alternator bracket. At the intake manifold, the intake manifold bolt - front torques to 18 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the oil pan, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (oil pan bolt - front right). Cylinder head bolt - front left tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the cylinder head. The motor mount bolt - rear uses a 18mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 75 ft-lbs at the engine mount. At the cylinder head, the cylinder head bolt - rear right torques to 65 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the starter motor, plan for a 15mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 35 ft-lbs (starter bolt - upper). Water pump bolt - lower tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the water pump. The motor mount bolt - front left uses a 18mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 75 ft-lbs at the engine mount. At the valve cover, the valve cover bolt - rear torques to 8 ft-lbs (8mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the starter motor, plan for a 15mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 35 ft-lbs (starter bolt - lower). Oil pan bolt - rear left tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the oil pan. The intake manifold bolt - center uses a 13mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the intake manifold. At the oil pan, the oil drain plug torques to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. For the intake manifold, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (intake manifold bolt - left). Cylinder head bolt - front right tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the cylinder head. The oil pan bolt - side uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the oil pan. At the exhaust manifold, the exhaust manifold stud - rear torques to 25 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the timing cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (timing cover bolt - side). Alternator bolt - adjuster tightens to 30 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the alternator bracket. The valve cover bolt - center uses a 8mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 8 ft-lbs at the valve cover. At the alternator bracket, the alternator bolt - lower torques to 30 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the valve cover, plan for a 8mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (valve cover bolt - right side). Timing cover bolt - lower tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the timing cover. The oil pan bolt - rear right uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the oil pan.

Suspension — 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. The leaf spring u-bolt - front left uses a 19mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 90 ft-lbs at the leaf spring. At the control arm, the control arm bolt - front outer torques to 125 ft-lbs (21mm drive, M16x2.0 thread). For the control arm, plan for a 21mm tool on a M16x2.0 stud; final torque is 125 ft-lbs (control arm bolt - rear outer). Sway bar link nut - rear right tightens to 35 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the sway bar link. The strut mount bolt - rear left uses a 18mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 50 ft-lbs at the strut top mount. At the leaf spring, the leaf spring u-bolt - rear right torques to 90 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x2.0 thread). For the sway bar link, plan for a 15mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 35 ft-lbs (sway bar link nut - rear left). Shock absorber bolt - lower tightens to 45 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads, located at the shock absorber. The control arm bolt - rear inner uses a 21mm drive on a M16x2.0 thread, torqued to 125 ft-lbs at the control arm. At the ball joint, the ball joint nut - front right torques to 80 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the ball joint, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 80 ft-lbs (ball joint nut - rear right). Sway bar bushing bracket - front left tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the sway bar bushing. The ball joint nut - rear left uses a 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs at the ball joint. At the sway bar link, the sway bar link nut - front right torques to 35 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the shock absorber, plan for a 15mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 45 ft-lbs (shock absorber bolt - upper). Ball joint nut - front left tightens to 80 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the ball joint. The strut mount bolt - rear right uses a 18mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 50 ft-lbs at the strut top mount. At the sway bar bushing, the sway bar bushing bracket - rear right torques to 25 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the leaf spring, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 90 ft-lbs (leaf spring u-bolt - front right). Strut mount bolt - front left tightens to 50 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the strut top mount. The sway bar bushing bracket - front right uses a 13mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs at the sway bar bushing. At the sway bar bushing, the sway bar bushing bracket - rear left torques to 25 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the control arm, plan for a 21mm tool on a M16x2.0 stud; final torque is 125 ft-lbs (control arm bolt - front inner). Strut mount bolt - front right tightens to 50 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the strut top mount. The leaf spring u-bolt - rear left uses a 19mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 90 ft-lbs at the leaf spring. At the sway bar link, the sway bar link nut - front left torques to 35 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread).

Body — 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch

Body fasteners on the 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch. At the various, the miscellaneous fastener 118 torques to 15 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the various, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (miscellaneous fastener 117). Miscellaneous fastener 114 tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the various. The miscellaneous fastener 112 uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the various. At the various, the miscellaneous fastener 115 torques to 15 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the various, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (miscellaneous fastener 109). Miscellaneous fastener 119 tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the various. The miscellaneous fastener 116 uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the various. At the various, the miscellaneous fastener 110 torques to 15 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the various, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (miscellaneous fastener 113). Miscellaneous fastener 111 tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the various. The miscellaneous fastener 120 uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the various.

Transmission — 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch

Transmission fasteners on the 2018 Ford F 150 King Ranch. For the transmission mount, plan for a 18mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 65 ft-lbs (transmission mount bolt - rear). Shift linkage bolt - lower tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the shift linkage. The transmission pan bolt - rear uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 12 ft-lbs at the transmission pan. At the bell housing, the bell housing bolt - side torques to 55 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the transmission pan, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 12 ft-lbs (transmission pan bolt - corner). Shift linkage bolt - pivot tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the shift linkage. The transmission pan bolt - left uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 12 ft-lbs at the transmission pan. At the transmission cooler, the cooler line fitting - outlet torques to 20 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the shift linkage, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (shift linkage bolt - upper). Transmission pan bolt - right tightens to 12 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the transmission pan. The cooler line fitting - inlet uses a 14mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 20 ft-lbs at the transmission cooler. At the bell housing, the bell housing bolt - lower torques to 55 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the transmission mount, plan for a 18mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 65 ft-lbs (transmission mount bolt - front). Bell housing bolt - upper tightens to 55 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads, located at the bell housing. The transmission mount bolt - cross member uses a 18mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 65 ft-lbs at the transmission mount. At the transmission pan, the transmission pan bolt - front torques to 12 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

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