2000 Ford F 350 Xlt Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt lug nut torque is 165 ft-lbs (224 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: 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm) · Socket size: 21mm · Thread: M14x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt. 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 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt

Repair guidance for this model year

Heads up for 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt owners: Vehicles this age frequently have seized fasteners due to thread corrosion. Apply penetrating oil (PB Blaster, Kroil) 24 hours before any wrenching, and have a thread chaser on hand. Lug studs are particularly prone to thread damage at this age; if a nut spins on without engaging, the stud is stretched and must be replaced before the wheel goes back on.

Tools you will need

Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt is 165 ft-lbs (224 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 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt lug nuts?

The 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt 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 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt 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 Xlt years

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

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All 121 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt, 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 — 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt. 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. At the wheel hub, the lug nut - position 5 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 - rear left). Wheel speed sensor bolt - rear 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 4 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 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 left). 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 wheel speed sensor bolt - front left 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 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 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the wheel hub. The lug nut - position 1 uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 165 ft-lbs (224 Nm) at the wheel hub.

Brakes — 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt

Brake fasteners on the 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. At the caliper bracket, the caliper bracket bolt - rear right upper torques to 85 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M14x1.5 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 left). Caliper bracket bolt - front left upper tightens to 85 ft-lbs, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the caliper bracket. The caliper bracket bolt - front right 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 - 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). 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 - rear left lower 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 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 lower). Caliper slide pin - front right upper tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the caliper slide. The brake line fitting - rear left uses a 11mm drive on a M10x1.0 thread, torqued to 12 ft-lbs at the brake line. 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 - front left lower). Caliper bracket bolt - rear left upper 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 lower uses a 18mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 85 ft-lbs at the caliper bracket.

Engine — 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. For the intake manifold, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (intake manifold bolt - 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 - rear uses a 13mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the intake manifold. At the valve cover, the valve cover bolt - center 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 - center). Exhaust manifold stud - rear tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the exhaust manifold. 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 oil pan, the oil pan bolt - front right torques to 18 ft-lbs (10mm 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). Timing cover bolt - upper tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the timing cover. The exhaust manifold stud - front uses a 15mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs at the exhaust manifold. At the oil pan, the oil pan bolt - rear right 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 - lower). Oil pan bolt - side tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the oil pan. The motor mount bolt - front right 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 - lower torques to 30 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 - rear left). Starter bolt - upper tightens to 35 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads, located at the starter motor. The alternator bolt - upper 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 - front left 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 - adjuster). Water pump bolt - upper 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 cylinder head, the cylinder head bolt - front right torques to 65 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the water pump, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (water pump bolt - lower). 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 - center 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 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 - side tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the water pump. The cylinder head bolt - rear right 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 - rear 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 - right side). Timing cover bolt - side tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the timing cover. 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 oil pan, the oil drain plug torques to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm). 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 - right tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the intake manifold.

Suspension — 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. 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 right uses a 19mm drive on a M14x2.0 thread, torqued to 90 ft-lbs at the leaf spring. At the strut top mount, the strut mount bolt - rear left torques to 50 ft-lbs (18mm drive, M14x2.0 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). 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 sway bar bushing bracket - front left uses a 13mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs at the sway bar bushing. At the shock absorber, the shock absorber bolt - lower torques to 45 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M12x1.75 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 left). Sway bar link nut - front left tightens to 35 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the sway bar link. 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 sway bar link, the sway bar link nut - rear right torques to 35 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 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). 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 control arm bolt - front inner uses a 21mm drive on a M16x2.0 thread, torqued to 125 ft-lbs at the control arm. At the control arm, the control arm bolt - front outer 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). Sway bar link nut - rear left tightens to 35 ft-lbs, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the sway bar link. The sway bar link nut - front right uses a 15mm drive on a M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 35 ft-lbs at the sway bar link. At the sway bar bushing, the sway bar bushing bracket - front right torques to 25 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M10x1.5 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 - front left). Strut mount bolt - rear 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 control arm, the control arm bolt - rear outer torques to 125 ft-lbs (21mm drive, M16x2.0 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 - rear left). Leaf spring u-bolt - front left tightens to 90 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x2.0 threads, located at the leaf spring. The shock absorber bolt - upper uses a 15mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 45 ft-lbs at the shock absorber.

Body — 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt

Body fasteners on the 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt. The miscellaneous fastener 117 uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the various. At the various, the miscellaneous fastener 109 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 115 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 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 111). Miscellaneous fastener 114 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. At the various, the miscellaneous fastener 112 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 110). Miscellaneous fastener 116 tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the various.

Transmission — 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt

Transmission fasteners on the 2000 Ford F 350 Xlt. At the transmission pan, the transmission pan bolt - front torques to 12 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 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 transmission pan bolt - corner 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 - inlet torques to 20 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the transmission cooler, plan for a 14mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 20 ft-lbs (cooler line fitting - outlet). 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 bell housing bolt - upper uses a 15mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 55 ft-lbs at the bell housing. At the transmission pan, the transmission pan bolt - left 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 - upper). Shift linkage bolt - pivot tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the shift linkage. The bell housing bolt - side uses a 15mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 55 ft-lbs at the bell housing. At the shift linkage, the shift linkage bolt - lower torques to 15 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 pan bolt - rear tightens to 12 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the transmission pan. The bell housing bolt - lower uses a 15mm drive on a M12x1.75 thread, torqued to 55 ft-lbs at the bell housing.

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