2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2020 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.

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

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2020 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 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2020 late-model work: Modern vehicles increasingly use aluminum body and suspension components. Aluminum fastener torque is typically 60-70% of equivalent steel torque, and aluminum threads strip easily. Use a calibrated torque wrench and apply anti-seize on any steel fastener threading into aluminum.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2020 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 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty lug nuts?

The 2020 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 2020 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 134 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2020 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. 15 of the 134 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Wheels — 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty. At the wheel hub, the lug nut - position 5 torques to 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm) (21mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). OEM-verified spec. 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). Wheel lug nut tightens to 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14 x 1.5 threads, located at the wheel hub. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. The lug nut - position 2 uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm) at the wheel hub. OEM-verified spec. 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 hub, plan for a 15mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 65 ft-lbs (hub bearing bolt - front right). 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. OEM-verified spec. The wheel speed sensor bolt - rear right uses a 8mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 ft-lbs at the wheel speed sensor. At the wheel hub, the hub bearing bolt - rear right 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 left). Lug nut - position 3 tightens to 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the wheel hub. Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. 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. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. At the wheel speed sensor, the wheel speed sensor bolt - front right torques to 8 ft-lbs (8mm drive, M6x1.0 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 left).

Brakes — 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Brake fasteners on the 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty — 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 right lower). Caliper slide pin - front left upper tightens to 42 ft-lbs (57 Nm), takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the caliper slide. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. 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 brake line, the brake line fitting - front right torques to 12 ft-lbs (11mm drive, M10x1.0 thread). For the caliper bracket, plan for a 18mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 85 ft-lbs (caliper bracket bolt - front right upper). 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 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 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 42 ft-lbs (57 Nm) (caliper slide pin - front right lower). OEM-verified spec. 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 - 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 42 ft-lbs (57 Nm) (13mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). OEM-verified spec. For the caliper slide, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 42 ft-lbs (57 Nm) (caliper slide pin - front right upper). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. Front brake caliper slide pin tightens to 42 ft-lbs (57 Nm), takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the front axle - caliper. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. The caliper bracket bolt - rear 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). 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 upper). Caliper bracket bolt - rear left lower tightens to 85 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the caliper bracket.

Engine — 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. Valve cover bolt - right side tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 8mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the valve cover. The cylinder head bolt - front left uses a 10mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 65 ft-lbs at the cylinder head. At the starter motor, the starter bolt - lower 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 left). Intake manifold bolt - rear tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the intake 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 water pump, the water pump bolt - lower 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 right). Alternator bolt - upper tightens to 30 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the alternator bracket. 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 engine mount, the motor mount bolt - front left torques to 75 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M14x2.0 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). Spark plug (m14x1.25) tightens to 15-20 ft-lbs, takes a 16mm driver, runs on M14x1.25 threads, located at the cylinder head. The oil pan bolt - front left uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the oil pan. At the cylinder head, the cylinder head bolt - front right torques to 65 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the cylinder head, plan for a 10mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 65 ft-lbs (cylinder head bolt - center). Valve cover bolt - front tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 8mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the valve cover. The intake manifold bolt - left uses a 13mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the intake manifold. At the intake manifold, the intake manifold bolt - front torques to 18 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 starter bolt - upper uses a 15mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 35 ft-lbs at the starter motor. At the exhaust manifold, the exhaust manifold stud - front torques to 25 ft-lbs (15mm 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 - center). Water pump bolt - upper tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the water pump. The oil pan bolt - front right uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the oil pan. At the alternator bracket, the alternator bolt - lower torques to 30 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 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). Exhaust manifold stud - center tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the exhaust manifold. The timing cover bolt - upper 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 - center torques to 18 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 - left side). Oil pan bolt - side tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the oil pan. The alternator bolt - adjuster uses a 13mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 30 ft-lbs at the alternator bracket. At the oil pan, the oil pan bolt - rear right torques to 18 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the water pump, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (water pump bolt - side). Oil drain plug (m15x1.5) tightens to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm), takes a 15mm driver, runs on M15x1.5 threads, located at the oil pan. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. 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 exhaust manifold, the exhaust manifold stud - rear torques to 25 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread).

Drivetrain — 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. The transmission pan bolt uses a 8mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 8-12 ft-lbs at the transmission pan. At the front & rear differential, the differential drain/fill plug torques to 15-30 ft-lbs (3/8" sq drive drive, 3/8" square drive thread). For the transfer case, plan for a 24mm tool on a M18x1.5 stud; final torque is 14-22 ft-lbs (transfer case drain plug).

Suspension — 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. At the ball joint, the ball joint nut - front left torques to 80 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the control arm, plan for a 21mm tool on a M16x2.0 stud; final torque is 125 ft-lbs (control arm bolt - 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 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 ball joint, the ball joint nut - rear left torques to 80 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x1.5 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 - rear left). Control arm bolt - rear outer tightens to 125 ft-lbs, takes a 21mm driver, runs on M16x2.0 threads, located at the control arm. 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 leaf spring, the leaf spring u-bolt - rear left 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). Sway bar bushing bracket - front right tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the sway bar bushing. The strut mount bolt - front left 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 - front left 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). Leaf spring u-bolt - front right tightens to 90 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the leaf spring. The sway bar link nut - rear right uses a 15mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 35 ft-lbs at the sway bar link. At the control arm, the control arm bolt - front inner torques to 125 ft-lbs (21mm drive, M16x2.0 thread). For the sway bar bushing, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (sway bar bushing bracket - rear left). 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 ball joint nut - rear right uses a 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs at the ball joint. At the ball joint, the ball joint nut - front right torques to 80 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x1.5 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 left). 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 shock absorber bolt - lower uses a 15mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 45 ft-lbs at the shock absorber. 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 bushing, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (sway bar bushing bracket - rear right).

Body — 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Body fasteners on the 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty. For the various, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (miscellaneous fastener 110). Miscellaneous fastener 114 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 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 111). Miscellaneous fastener 120 tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the various. The miscellaneous fastener 115 uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the various. 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 109). Miscellaneous fastener 113 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 112 torques to 15 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Engine - Lubrication — 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Engine - Lubrication fasteners on the 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty. Oil drain plug tightens to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M16x1.5 threads, located at the oil pan. OEM-verified spec.

Suspension & Steering — 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Suspension & Steering fasteners on the 2020 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).

Wheels & Tires — 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Wheels & Tires fasteners on the 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty. At the all wheels, the lug nut torques to 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm) (22mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data.

Engine - Ignition — 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Engine - Ignition fasteners on the 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty. For the cylinder head, plan for a 9/16" tool on a M14x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm) (spark plug). OEM-verified spec.

Transmission — 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty

Transmission fasteners on the 2020 Ford F 250 Super Duty. Transmission pan bolt - corner tightens to 12 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the transmission pan. 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 - upper torques to 55 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the bell housing, plan for a 15mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 55 ft-lbs (bell housing bolt - lower). Cooler line fitting - outlet tightens to 20 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the transmission cooler. 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 pan, the transmission pan bolt - right torques to 12 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 - pivot). Transmission mount bolt - rear tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the transmission mount. The shift linkage bolt - upper uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the shift linkage. At the transmission pan, the transmission pan bolt - front torques to 12 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 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). Transmission mount bolt - cross member tightens to 65 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the transmission mount. The shift linkage bolt - lower uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the shift linkage. At the transmission cooler, the cooler line fitting - inlet torques to 20 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the bell housing, plan for a 15mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 55 ft-lbs (bell housing bolt - side).

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