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Ford Mustang lug nut torque

GarageDex's lug nut torque data shows the 2015 to 2021 Ford Mustang wheel lug nuts torque to 150 ft-lbs. They are 14mm x 1.50 lug nuts.

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Key takeaways

  • Torque: 150 ft-lbs for the 2015 to 2021 model years.
  • Tighten in a star (criss-cross) pattern so the wheel seats flat.
  • Re-check torque after 50 to 100 miles.
  • Aftermarket wheels or lug nuts can specify a different value - use the wheel maker's figure if it differs.
Ford Mustang lug nut torque by year
YearsTorquePattern
2015 to 2021150 ft-lbsStar pattern
2005 to 2014100 ft-lbsStar pattern
1995 to 200485-105 ft-lbsStar pattern
Ford Mustang lug nut thread size
YearsThread size
2015 to 202014mm x 1.50
1965 to 20141/2"

Seat type (cone, mag, or ball) and hex size are not given per vehicle by this source - match them to the lug nut already on your wheel before ordering locks. Source: White Knight Wheel Accessories - 2020 Application Guide.

Tools for the job

These fit any vehicle. Lug nuts and wheel locks are vehicle-specific, so that link searches by your Ford Mustang.

Torque wrench1/2-inch drive click wrench, 20 to 150 ft-lbsShop wrenches Lug nutsReplacement lug nuts filtered to the Ford MustangShop lug nuts Wheel locks14mm x 1.50 anti-theft nut setShop wheel locks Torque sticksLimits an impact gun so you cannot over-tightenShop torque sticks

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How to torque Ford Mustang wheels

  1. Hand-thread every lug nut, then snug them lightly with the wheel off the ground.
  2. Lower the car until the tire just touches and cannot spin.
  3. Set the wrench to 150 ft-lbs and tighten in a star pattern, skipping to the opposite nut each time.
  4. Lower fully, go around once more at the same setting.
  5. Re-check after 50 to 100 miles.

Same car, other specs: Ford Mustang specs hub and battery size.

Other Ford models

AerostarAspireBroncoBronco SportC-MaxContourCrown VictoriaE-150E-250E-350EcoSportEdgeEscapeEscortEscort with Aluminum WheelsExcursionExpedition 19 mm HexExplorerF-150F-150 19 mm HexF-150 21 mm HexF-150 HDF-150 Heritage HDF-250

Source: James Halderman - Lug Nut Torque Values 1995-2021. Torque values assume clean, dry threads and OEM wheels. Always confirm against your owner's manual, and re-check torque after the first 50 to 100 miles.