2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty lug nut torque is 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm), tightened with a 22mm 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. The wheel bolt pattern is 8x170.

Lug nut torque: 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm) · Socket size: 22mm · Thread: M14x1.5 · Bolt pattern: 8x170.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty. 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 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2013 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 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty is 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm), using a 22mm 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 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty lug nuts?

The 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty uses a 22mm 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 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty 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 250 Super Duty years

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

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All 133 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty, 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 — 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty. Lug nut - position 1 tightens to 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the wheel hub. The lug nut - position 4 uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm) at the wheel hub. At the wheel hub, the hub bearing bolt - rear right torques to 65 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M12x1.75 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 - rear left). Hub bearing bolt - rear left tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 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 lug nut - position 3 torques to 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm) (21mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the wheel hub, plan for a 15mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 65 ft-lbs (hub bearing bolt - front right). Wheel speed sensor bolt - front right tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 8mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the wheel speed sensor. The lug nut - position 5 uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 165 ft-lbs (224 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). 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 left). Lug nut - position 2 tightens to 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the wheel hub.

Brakes — 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Brake fasteners on the 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. The caliper bracket bolt - front left upper uses a 18mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 85 ft-lbs at the caliper bracket. At the caliper slide, the caliper slide pin - front left lower torques to 25 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the caliper bracket, plan for a 18mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 85 ft-lbs (caliper bracket bolt - rear left lower). Front brake caliper slide pin tightens to 21-26 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the front axle - caliper. 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 slide, the caliper slide pin - front right upper torques to 25 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the caliper bracket, plan for a 18mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 85 ft-lbs (caliper bracket bolt - rear right 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 front brake caliper bracket bolt uses a 21mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 166-228 ft-lbs at the front axle - caliper bracket. At the caliper slide, the caliper slide pin - front left upper torques to 25 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the brake line, plan for a 11mm tool on a M10x1.0 stud; final torque is 12 ft-lbs (brake line fitting - front right). Brake line fitting - rear 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 upper uses a 18mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 85 ft-lbs at the caliper bracket. At the brake line, the brake line fitting - front left 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). Caliper bracket bolt - front left lower tightens to 85 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the caliper bracket. 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).

Engine — 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. At the cylinder head, the cylinder head bolt - center torques to 65 ft-lbs (10mm 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 left). Exhaust manifold stud - center tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the exhaust manifold. The intake manifold bolt - right uses a 13mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the intake manifold. At the alternator bracket, the alternator bolt - lower torques to 30 ft-lbs (13mm 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). Timing cover bolt - lower tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the timing cover. 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 alternator bracket, the alternator bolt - adjuster torques to 30 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the intake manifold, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (intake manifold bolt - left). Oil drain plug (m15x1.5) tightens to 25-30 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M15x1.5 threads, located at the oil pan. 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 valve cover, the valve cover bolt - right side torques to 8 ft-lbs (8mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the cylinder head, plan for a 10mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 65 ft-lbs (cylinder head bolt - front left). Exhaust manifold stud - rear tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the exhaust manifold. The valve cover bolt - front uses a 8mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 8 ft-lbs at the valve cover. At the valve cover, the valve cover bolt - center torques to 8 ft-lbs (8mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the valve cover, plan for a 8mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (valve cover bolt - left side). Intake manifold bolt - center tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the intake manifold. The oil pan bolt - rear left uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the oil pan. At the intake manifold, the intake manifold bolt - rear torques to 18 ft-lbs (13mm 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 - upper). Motor mount bolt - rear tightens to 75 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the engine mount. The timing cover bolt - side uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the timing cover. At the intake manifold, the intake manifold bolt - front torques to 18 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the exhaust manifold, plan for a 15mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (exhaust manifold stud - front). 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 valve cover bolt - rear uses a 8mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 8 ft-lbs at the valve cover. At the oil pan, the oil pan bolt - front right torques to 18 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the alternator bracket, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 30 ft-lbs (alternator bolt - upper). Cylinder head bolt - rear right tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the cylinder head. The water pump bolt - lower uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the water pump. At the water pump, the water pump bolt - side torques to 18 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the cylinder head, plan for a 10mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 65 ft-lbs (cylinder head bolt - rear left). Water pump bolt - upper tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the water pump. The starter bolt - lower uses a 15mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 35 ft-lbs at the starter motor. At the starter motor, the starter bolt - upper torques to 35 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the oil pan, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (oil pan bolt - rear right).

Drivetrain — 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. For the transmission pan, plan for a 8mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 8-12 ft-lbs (transmission pan bolt). Differential drain/fill plug tightens to 15-30 ft-lbs, takes a 3/8" sq drive driver, runs on 3/8" square drive threads, located at the front & rear differential. The transfer case drain plug uses a 24mm drive on a M18x1.5 thread, torqued to 14-22 ft-lbs at the transfer case.

Suspension — 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. 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 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 link, the sway bar link nut - rear left torques to 35 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the ball joint, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 80 ft-lbs (ball joint nut - front 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 control arm bolt - front outer uses a 21mm drive on a M16x2.0 thread, torqued to 125 ft-lbs at the control arm. At the sway bar bushing, the sway bar bushing bracket - rear right 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 - rear left tightens to 50 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the strut top mount. The sway bar link nut - front left uses a 15mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 35 ft-lbs at the sway bar link. At the leaf spring, the leaf spring u-bolt - front right torques to 90 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x2.0 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 ball joint nut - front left uses a 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs at the ball joint. At the leaf spring, the leaf spring u-bolt - rear left torques to 90 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x2.0 thread). For the strut top mount, plan for a 18mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 50 ft-lbs (strut mount bolt - front right). Ball joint nut - rear right tightens to 80 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the ball joint. The shock absorber bolt - lower uses a 15mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 45 ft-lbs at the shock absorber. At the sway bar bushing, the sway bar bushing bracket - front right torques to 25 ft-lbs (13mm 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 - rear left tightens to 80 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the ball joint. 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 leaf spring, the leaf spring u-bolt - rear right torques to 90 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x2.0 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 inner). Sway bar link nut - front right tightens to 35 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the sway bar link. The sway bar bushing bracket - rear left uses a 13mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs at the sway bar bushing.

Body — 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Body fasteners on the 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty. 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 120). Miscellaneous fastener 118 tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the various. The miscellaneous fastener 110 uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the various. At the various, the miscellaneous fastener 117 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 114). Miscellaneous fastener 109 tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the various. The miscellaneous fastener 119 uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the various. At the various, the miscellaneous fastener 113 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 111). Miscellaneous fastener 116 tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the various.

Engine - Ignition — 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Engine - Ignition fasteners on the 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty. At the cylinder head, the spark plug torques to 26-30 ft-lbs (9/16" drive, M14x1.25 thread).

Engine - Lubrication — 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Engine - Lubrication fasteners on the 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty. For the oil pan, plan for a 15mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 18-22 ft-lbs (oil drain plug).

Wheels & Tires — 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Wheels & Tires fasteners on the 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty. Lug nut tightens to 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm), takes a 22mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the all wheels.

Suspension & Steering — 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Suspension & Steering fasteners on the 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty. The tie rod end nut uses a 22mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 52-75 ft-lbs at the front steering - tie rod end. At the rear suspension - leaf spring, the rear leaf spring u-bolt nut torques to 148-202 ft-lbs (22mm drive, M14x2.0 thread). For the front axle hub, plan for a Special hub nut socket tool on a M34x1.5 stud; final torque is 482-610 ft-lbs (front hub/wheel bearing nut).

Transmission — 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Transmission fasteners on the 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty. At the shift linkage, the shift linkage bolt - pivot torques to 15 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 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). Bell housing bolt - upper tightens to 55 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads, located at the bell housing. The cooler line fitting - outlet uses a 14mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 20 ft-lbs at the transmission cooler. At the transmission mount, the transmission mount bolt - cross member torques to 65 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M14x2.0 thread). For the shift linkage, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (shift linkage bolt - lower). Transmission pan bolt - left tightens to 12 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the transmission pan. The transmission pan bolt - front uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 12 ft-lbs at the transmission pan. At the transmission pan, the transmission pan bolt - corner torques to 12 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the transmission cooler, plan for a 14mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 20 ft-lbs (cooler line fitting - inlet). Transmission mount bolt - front tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the transmission mount. 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 - right). Transmission mount bolt - rear tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the transmission mount. The bell housing bolt - lower uses a 15mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 55 ft-lbs at the bell housing.

Fuel System — 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Fuel System fasteners on the 2013 Ford F 250 Super Duty. For the fuel filter housing, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 18-22 ft-lbs (fuel filter housing bolt).

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