2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2021 Ford F 350 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 2021 Ford F 350 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 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty

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 2021 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.

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 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2021 Ford F 350 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 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty lug nuts?

The 2021 Ford F 350 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 2021 Ford F 350 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 350 Super Duty years

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

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→ 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

All 19 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2021 Ford F 350 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 — 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty. At the wheels, the wheel lug nut (m14x1.5) torques to 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm) (21mm drive, M14x1.5 thread).

Brakes — 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Brake fasteners on the 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. For the front axle - caliper bracket, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 166-228 ft-lbs (front brake caliper bracket bolt). 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.

Engine — 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. 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 drain plug (m15x1.5) uses a 15mm drive on a M15x1.5 thread, torqued to 25-30 ft-lbs at the oil pan.

Drivetrain — 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. The differential drain/fill plug uses a 3/8" sq drive drive on a 3/8" square drive thread, torqued to 15-30 ft-lbs at the front & rear differential. At the transfer case, the transfer case drain plug torques to 14-22 ft-lbs (24mm drive, M18x1.5 thread). For the transmission pan, plan for a 8mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 8-12 ft-lbs (transmission pan bolt).

Suspension & Steering — 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Suspension & Steering fasteners on the 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty. 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). Tie rod end nut tightens to 52-75 ft-lbs, takes a 22mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the front steering - tie rod end.

Wheels & Tires — 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Wheels & Tires fasteners on the 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty. For the all wheels, plan for a 22mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm) (lug nut). Outer rear lug nut (drw) tightens to 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm), takes a 22mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear wheel - outer. The front lug nut uses a 22mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm) at the front wheel. At the rear wheel - inner, the inner rear lug nut (drw) torques to 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm) (22mm drive, M14x1.5 thread).

Engine - Lubrication — 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Engine - Lubrication fasteners on the 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty. Oil drain plug tightens to 18-22 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M16x1.5 threads, located at the oil pan.

Engine - Ignition — 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Engine - Ignition fasteners on the 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty. The spark plug uses a 9/16" drive on a M14x1.25 thread, torqued to 26-30 ft-lbs at the cylinder head.

Transmission — 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Transmission fasteners on the 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty. At the transmission pan, the transmission pan bolt (m8x1.25) torques to 12-14 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Fuel System — 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty

Fuel System fasteners on the 2021 Ford F 350 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).

New to torquing wheels? Read our How lug nut torque works — the complete guide for star-pattern sequence, re-torque intervals, and how to read a lug spec — then use the 2021 Ford F 350 Super Duty numbers above.

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