2002-2005 Ford Explorer Kickdown Cable Torque Specs

4.0L V6 SOHC

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

Labor Time:0.9 hours

Torque Values (39 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Screws	12	9	—
Cover Screws	12	9	—
Cover Screws	12	9	—
Drain Plug	39	29	Use new washer
Drain Plug	39	29	Use new washer
⚠️ Drain Plug	39	29	Use new washer
⚠️ Fill Plug	39	29	—
Fill Plug	39	29	—
Fill Plug	39	29	—
Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
⚠️ Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	71	52	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
Mounting Bolts	70	52	—
Mounting Bolts	71	52	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	70	52	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
Mounting Bolts	70	52	—
Mounting Bolts	71	52	—
⚠️ Pan Bolts	19	14	Torque in sequence
Pan Bolts	19	14	Torque in sequence
Pan Bolts	19	14	—
Pan Bolts	19	14	—
Pan Bolts	19	14	Torque in sequence
⚠️ Pan Bolts	19	14	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Transmission Drain Plug	30	22	Use new crush washer if equipped
⚠️ Transmission Drain Plug	30	22	Use new crush washer if equipped
Transmission Drain Plug	30	22	Use new crush washer if equipped
Transmission Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in criss-cross pattern
Transmission Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in criss-cross pattern
Transmission Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in criss-cross pattern

The primary torque specification for kickdown cable on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer is 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

There are 39 torque specifications for kickdown cable on the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6 SOHC, covering all related fasteners and components.