2016-2019 Ford Explorer Trailing Arm Torque Specs

2.3L I4 EcoBoost

Applies to 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 Ford Explorer

Labor Time:2.3 hours

Torque Values (16 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	88	65	Use new cotter pin
Ball Joint Nut	88	65	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
Mounting Bolts	27	20	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	115	85	—
Strut Bolts	115	85	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	61	45	—
Sway Bar Link	61	45	—
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	Torque in star pattern
Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for trailing arm on a 2016-2019 Ford Explorer is 88 Nm (65 lb-ft). Note: Use new cotter pin

There are 16 torque specifications for trailing arm on the 2016-2019 Ford Explorer 2.3L I4 EcoBoost, covering all related fasteners and components.