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2016 FORD TAURUS

3.5L V6 EcoBoostFWDAUTOMATICgasturbo
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Head Gaskets - Both Torque Specs

for 2016 Ford Taurus 3.5L V6 EcoBoost · FWD
Units

5 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Camshaft Cap Bolts
Critical
Torque sequence
14 lb-ft · 19 Nm
Cylinder Head Bolts
Critical
Step 1: 30 lb-ft. Step 2: +90 degrees. Step 3: +90 degrees. (Verify with specific year manual, some are 22->33->180).
30 lb-ft · 40 Nm
180°
Exhaust Manifold Nuts
Critical
29 lb-ft · 39 Nm
Intake Manifold Bolts
Critical
21 lb-ft · 28 Nm
Valve Cover Bolts
Critical
12 lb-ft · 16 Nm
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