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2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD

4.6L V8FWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Oil Change Torque Specs

for 2002 Ford Thunderbird 4.6L V8 · FWD
Units

6 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
2
Oil Filter (hand-tight)
Critical
13.3 lb-ft · 18 Nm
Mounting Bolts
25 lb-ft · 34 Nm
Oil Drain Plug
Critical
Use new washer each time
20 lb-ft · 27 Nm
Oil Filler Cap
Hand tight
6 lb-ft · 8 Nm
Oil Filter
Hand tight + 3/4 turn
23 lb-ft · 31 Nm
Skid Plate Bolts
If equipped
13 lb-ft · 17 Nm
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