Flexplate Torque Specifications

2016-2019 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6

Labor Time:5.8 hours

Torque Values (20 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
⚠️ Flexplate Bolts	85	63	Automatic transmissions \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Flexplate Bolts	85	63	Automatic transmissions \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	23	17	—
Gasket Bolts	23	17	—
Gasket Surface Bolts	23	17	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	23	17	Clean mating surfaces
Mounting Bolts	54	40	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	54	40	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	12	9	—
⚠️ Torque Converter Bolts	50	37	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Torque Converter Bolts	50	37	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Transmission-to-Engine Bolts	55	41	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

The primary torque specification for flexplate on a 2016-2019 Ford Explorer is 19 Nm (14 lb-ft).

There are 20 torque specifications for flexplate on the 2016-2019 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.