2002-2005 Ford Explorer Oil Change Torque Specs

4.6L V8

Applies to 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 Ford Explorer

Labor Time:0.3 hours

Torque Values (21 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Oil Filler Cap	8	6	Hand tight
Oil Filler Cap	8	6	Hand tight
Oil Filler Cap	8	6	Hand tight
Oil Filter	31	23	Hand tight + 3/4 turn
Oil Filter	31	23	Hand tight + 3/4 turn
Oil Filter	31	23	Hand tight + 3/4 turn
Oil Filter (Spin-On)	20	15	Hand tight plus 3/4 turn
Oil Filter (Spin-On)	20	15	Hand tight plus 3/4 turn
Oil Filter (Spin-On)	20	15	Hand tight plus 3/4 turn
Oil Filter Housing Cap	25	18	For cartridge-type filters
Oil Filter Housing Cap	25	18	For cartridge-type filters
Oil Filter Housing Cap	25	18	For cartridge-type filters
Skid Plate Bolts	17	13	If equipped
Skid Plate Bolts	17	13	If equipped
Skid Plate Bolts	17	13	If equipped

The primary torque specification for oil change on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer is 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).

There are 21 torque specifications for oil change on the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.