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Ford Ranger lug nut torque

GarageDex's lug nut torque data shows the 1995 to 2021 Ford Ranger wheel lug nuts torque to 100 ft-lbs. They are 12mm x 1.50 lug nuts.

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Key takeaways

  • Torque: 100 ft-lbs for the 1995 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 Ranger lug nut torque by year
YearsTorquePattern
1995 to 2021100 ft-lbsStar pattern
Ford Ranger lug nut thread size
YearsThread size
2019 to 202012mm x 1.50
1983 to 20111/2"

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 Ranger.

Torque wrench1/2-inch drive click wrench, 20 to 150 ft-lbsShop wrenches Lug nutsReplacement lug nuts filtered to the Ford RangerShop lug nuts Wheel locks12mm 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 Ranger 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 100 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 Ranger 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.