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Wheel Nut Torque for Ford Mustang Fox/SN95 (1990–2004)

1990–2004 · Australian Market

The wheel nut torque for the Ford Mustang Fox/SN95 (1990–2004) is 115–142 Nm, tightened in a star pattern with a calibrated torque wrench.

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Wheel Nut Torque

115–142Nm

OEM Range

21mm socket — Red

Socket Size

21mm

Bolt Pattern

5x114.3

Thread Size

1/2" UNF

Professional DB
Confidence93%
Professional Database (Autodata/Mitchell)

Source

NJY professional OE torque chart (p.22) — Mustang 1990-04: 115–142 Nm (85-105 ft-lbs)

Always verify with your vehicle's owner manual. Use a calibrated torque wrench. TorqSpec accepts no liability for damage or injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the wheel nut torque for the Ford Mustang Fox/SN95 (1990–2004)?

The wheel nut torque for the Ford Mustang Fox/SN95 is 115–142 Nm, shown in the torque specification card at the top of this page. Use a calibrated torque wrench set anywhere within this OEM range, following the star-pattern tightening sequence shown in the diagram further down this page.

What socket size do I need for Ford Mustang wheel nuts?

You'll need a 21mm socket, shown in the Socket Size card in the hardware specifications section of this page. The matching 1/2" UNF thread and 5x114.3 stud pattern are displayed alongside it in the same grid.

What is the bolt pattern for the Ford Mustang Fox/SN95?

The Ford Mustang Fox/SN95 uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern (5 studs), shown in the Bolt Pattern card in the hardware specifications section of this page. The thread size is 1/2" UNF.

What is the correct wheel nut tightening sequence for the Ford Mustang?

Tighten the wheel nuts in a star (cross) pattern — never sequentially around the wheel — so clamping force spreads evenly across the 5 studs. The exact tightening sequence for the 5-stud Ford Mustang wheel is shown in the diagram on this page. Torque in stages (snug, then half torque, then full torque) and re-check after 50–100 km.

5-Stud Wheel

Correct Tightening Pattern

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Sequence: 1 → 3 → 5 → 2 → 4

= stud position on wheel
= order to tighten in