Wheels
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pressed steel or alloy
Size:
Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models:
Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 x 4.50 in, 13 x 5.50 in, or 14 x 5.50 in
Alloy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 x 5.50 in
P100 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 x 5.50 in
Tyre sizes
Note: Manufacturers often modify tyre sizes and pressure recommendations. The following is intended as a guide only. Refer to your vehicle
handbook or a Ford dealer for the latest recommendations
Saloon and Hatchback models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 R 13H, 165 R 135, 165 R 13T, 185/70 R 13H, 185/70 R 135,
185/70 R13T, 195/60 R 14H, 195/60 VR 14 or 195/65 R 14T
Estate models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 R 13H, 175 R 135,175 R 13T, 195/70 R 13H, 195/65 R 14T,
195/60 R 14H or 195/60 VR 14 P100 models 185R 14 8PR
Tyre pressures (cold): lbf/in2
(bar):FrontRear
All Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models with normal load* . . . . . . .26 (1.8)26 (1.8)
All Saloon and Hatchback models with full load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 (2.0)36 (2.5)
Estate models with full load:
175 R 13H, 175 R 135,175 R 13T, 195/70 R 13H and 195/65 R14T .29 (2.0)48 (2.8)
195/60 R 14H and 195/60 VR 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 (2.0)36 (2.5)
P100 models with light load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 (1.8)36 (2.5)
P100 models with full load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 (3.5)65 (4.5)
*Normal load is defined as up to three passengers (or equivalent). For sustained high speeds add 1.5 lbf/in2
(0.1 bar) for every 6 mph (10 km/h)
over 100 mph (160 km/h)
†A light load is defined as one passenger plus up to 100 kg (220 lb) payload
Torque wrench settingsNmlbf ft
Roadwheel nuts
Wheelnuts:
Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models (steel and alloy wheels) . . . .70 to 10052 to 74
P100 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 to 9063 to 66
Hub nuts:
Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310 to 350229 to 258
P100 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .390 to 450288 to 332
Front suspension
Strut upper mounting nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 to 5230 to 38
Hub carrier-to-strut pinch-bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 to 9257 to 68
Crossmember-to-underbody bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 to 9052 to 66
Engine mounting-to-crossmember nut:
Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 to 7037 to 52
P100 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 to 5830 to 43
Anti-roll bar-to-lower arm nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 to 11052 to 81
Anti-roll bar U-clamp-to-underbody bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 to 7041 to 52
Lower arm-to-hub carrier balljoint nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 to 8548 to 63
Lower arm inner pivot bolt:
Stage 1 (“clamping”torque) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4533
Loosen fully, then Stage 2 (“snug” torque) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1511
Stage 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tighten through a further 90º
Rear suspension
Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models:
Lower arm-to-crossmember pivot bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 to 9559 to 70
Front guide plate-to-underbody bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 to 5130 to 38
Front guide plate-to-crossmember bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10074
Suspension/final drive unit rear mounting-to-underbody bolts (gold
coloured) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6044
Suspension/final drive unit rear mounting-to-final drive unit rear cover
bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 to 5030 to 37
Anti-roll bar-to-underbody bracket bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 to 2515 to 18
Hub carrier/brake backplate-to-lower arm bolts*:
Type X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 to 6438 to 47
Type Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 to 10059 to 74
Hub nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 to 290185 to 214
*See Section 15
11•2Suspension and steering
