engineOil Change Torque Specsfor 1997 Ford Thunderbird 5.0L V8 · FWDUnitslb-ftNm6 fastenersSeqComponentTorqueAngle2Oil Filter (hand-tight)Critical13.3 lb-ft · 18 Nm——Mounting Bolts25 lb-ft · 34 Nm——Oil Drain PlugCriticalUse new washer each time31 lb-ft · 42 Nm——Oil Filler CapHand tight6 lb-ft · 8 Nm——Oil FilterHand tight + 3/4 turn23 lb-ft · 31 Nm——Skid Plate BoltsIf equipped13 lb-ft · 17 Nm—📝 Suggest a correction to this torque spec