Ford F-150 Bolt Pattern | All Model Years

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As a Ford dealership that sees F-150 trucks in our Bakersfield service bays every day, we spend a lot of time talking about wheel fitment, tire upgrades, and what will safely bolt up to each generation of F-150. Getting the bolt pattern right is one of the most important steps if you are changing wheels or ordering aftermarket parts, because the wrong pattern simply will not mount.

Below, we walk through Ford F-150 bolt patterns for every model year from 1975 through 2026, starting with the newest trucks first and grouping years that share the same specs. You will also see notes on special heavy-duty 7 lug trucks and key measurements like center bore and thread size where they apply.

What we mean by “bolt pattern” on a Ford F-150

The bolt pattern (or PCD) describes:

For example, a 6×135 pattern means six lug studs arranged on a 135 millimeter circle.

On modern F-150 trucks, most models use a 6×135 pattern with an 87.1 millimeter center bore and metric lug nuts.

For older generations, Ford used a 5 lug 5×5.5 inch pattern, then a 5×135 pattern before moving to the now common 6×135 layout.

2024–2026 Ford F-150 and F-150 Lightning bolt pattern

For the newest generation of Ford F-150, including F-150 Lightning, the standard bolt pattern continues to be 6×135.

Key modern fitment specs that apply to these late model trucks:

At Jim Burke Ford, when we help a customer order new wheels for a 2024–2026 F-150 or Lightning, we verify trim, brake package, and tow options, but the bolt pattern itself is consistent across the lineup.

2015–2023 Ford F-150 bolt pattern

From the aluminum body generation introduced for 2015 all the way through the 2023 model year, the F-150 continues with the same 6×135 bolt pattern.

On these years, Ford also changed lug nut thread pitch compared with earlier 6×135 trucks, moving to M14x1.5 on late models.

If you are upgrading wheels on a 2015–2023 F-150 here at our dealership, we check:

That keeps the wheel centered correctly on the hub and prevents vibration at highway speed.

2004–2014 Ford F-150 bolt pattern

The move to 6 lugs started with the 2004 redesign, and the pattern has stayed consistent ever since.

Aftermarket fitment guides and wheel manufacturers treat all 2004 and newer F-150 models as 6×135 trucks, with wheel-size and wheel suppliers explicitly listing 2004 through present as using 6×135.

There are differences in offset and width by trim and wheel size, so we always verify those when you ask us to mount larger tires or a more aggressive wheel, but the basic bolt pattern does not change for any 2004–2014 F-150.

1997–2003 Ford F-150 bolt pattern

The fifth-generation F-150 (1997–2003) introduced a new 5-lug metric bolt pattern, which Ford later switched to a 6-lug wheel pattern.

For these model years:

Wheel and fitment references consistently point out that 5×135 was unique to F-150 and a few related models during this period and was only used from 1997 through 2003.

If you own one of these trucks, you cannot bolt on wheels from newer 6×135 F-150 models without adapters, and you cannot re-use older 5×5.5-inch F-150 wheels either. At our parts counter, we always confirm 5×135 in these years before ordering wheels.

1975–1996 Ford F-150 bolt pattern

The original F-150 nameplate debuted for the 1975 model year, and early F-150 trucks shared a classic 5-lug pattern with other Ford half-ton trucks of the era.

Across these years:

Enthusiast and fitment guides consistently describe all 1975–1996 F-150 trucks as 5 lug 5×5.5 inch vehicles.

If you are restoring or modifying a classic F-150 and bring it to Jim Burke Ford, we treat all of these trucks as 5×5.5 pattern vehicles unless a previous owner has converted the hubs or axles.

Special 7 lug F-150 bolt patterns for heavy duty payload packages

There is one important exception that we always flag for customers.

From the early 2000s, Ford offered certain heavy duty payload and towing packages on F-150 that used a unique 7 lug pattern:

These trucks are relatively uncommon, but if you own one, standard 5 lug or 6 lug F-150 wheels will not fit. When we see a 2000–2003 F-150 with 7 lug wheels in our service drive, we treat wheel and tire orderings as a special case and match that 7×150 pattern exactly.

Ford F-150 bolt pattern quick reference by model year

Here is a simplified reference that captures every F-150 model year from the beginning of the nameplate through current production, grouped by pattern.

Whenever you are cross-shopping wheels online, that is the pattern you want to match for your specific model year group.

How Jim Burke Ford can help you pick the right wheels and tires

From our perspective as a Ford dealership in Bakersfield, the bolt pattern is the starting point, not the finish line. When you visit Jim Burke Ford to upgrade your F-150 wheels or tires, we also look at:

Our goal is to keep the wheel centered correctly on the hub, maintain safe clearances, and avoid rubbing at full steering lock or under load. Matching the 6×135 or 5×5.5 pattern is essential, but correct offset, hub bore, and tire sizing are just as important for a truck that drives the way it should.

Conclusion: Verify your F-150 bolt pattern with a trusted Ford partner

Across every generation of Ford F-150, the bolt pattern story is simple once you know where your truck lands.

If you are not sure which pattern your truck has or you want to make sure your new wheels, spacers, or tires are safe for daily driving and towing, our team at Jim Burke Ford is here to help. Bring your F-150 by our Bakersfield locations or contact our parts and service departments, and we will verify your exact bolt pattern, hub specs, and recommended fitment so your truck looks right and performs the way Ford intended.