At Jim Burke Ford, we torque wheels to Ford’s published specifications because it is one of the simplest ways to protect ride quality, brake performance, and wheel/hub hardware over the long haul. The right torque helps keep clamping force even across the wheel, which reduces the risk of rotor warping, vibration, loose wheels, or damaged studs. Below is a complete, model-year-by-model-year guide for Ford F-350 lug nut torque specs, starting with the newest trucks first and grouping years where Ford uses the same specification.
2024–Present
For recent-model Super Duty F-350 applications, Ford continues to publish an M14 x 1.5 wheel nut specification of 165 lb-ft (224 N·m) in the Owner’s Manual wheel torque specification section. Plan to re-check torque after any wheel service, and follow the SRW/DRW re-torque interval guidance in the manual.
2020–2023
Ford’s current Super Duty wheel torque specification remains the same for these model years in the published manual spec: M14 x 1.5 at 165 lb-ft (224 N·m). This is the same spec Jim Burke Ford technicians target when reinstalling wheels during tire replacement, rotations, and brake work.
2011–2019
Ford specifies M14 x 1.5 wheel lug nuts torqued to 165 lb-ft (224 N·m) in the Super Duty Owner’s Guides for this era. If you have a DRW truck, pay close attention to Ford’s re-torque guidance after wheel service, because dual rear wheels can require an earlier re-check (then another follow-up) compared with SRW.
2009–2010
Ford’s Super Duty Owner’s Guide wheel torque table lists M14 x 1.5 at 165 lb-ft (224 N·m). If you are servicing wheels at home, use a calibrated torque wrench and tighten in the proper star pattern for your 8-lug wheel to seat the wheel evenly before final torque.
2005–2008
Ford publishes a lower torque spec for this group: 150 lb-ft (203 N·m). This range shows up in Ford Super Duty Owner’s Guides for these model years, and it is important not to “upgrade” torque just because a newer truck uses a higher number. Match the spec to your model year.
2001–2004
Ford’s published tables for this period commonly show a range of 150–165 lb-ft depending on the exact hardware and configuration listed in the Owner’s Guide for that year. In practice, this is why we recommend verifying the bolt size and specification in your truck’s manual if you’re on the early-2000s border years, especially if wheels, hubs, or studs have been changed over time.
1999–2000
These early Super Duty model years use inch-based stud sizing and Ford publishes torque by bolt size:
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1/2-20: 100 lb-ft (135 N·m)
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9/16-18: 140 lb-ft (190 N·m)
If you are unsure which you have, confirm the stud size before torquing. Using the wrong torque value can lead to damaged studs or insufficient clamping force.
How we recommend torquing F-350 wheels
Use this same process our shop follows after any wheel-off service:
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Clean mating surfaces (hub and wheel) and make sure the wheel seats flush.
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Hand-start all lug nuts to avoid cross-threading.
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Snug in a star pattern (do not run them down in a circle).
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Lower the truck so the tire just contacts the ground and cannot spin.
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Torque in a star pattern to the spec for your model year.
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Re-check torque after driving if your Owner’s Manual calls for it (Ford explicitly includes re-torque guidance after wheel disturbance, and it can differ for SRW vs DRW).
Conclusion
Correct lug nut torque is not a “close enough” number on an F-350, especially when you factor in heavy payloads, towing, and the extra demands placed on wheels and hubs. At Jim Burke Ford, we match torque to the model year and hardware Ford specifies, then tighten in the proper sequence and follow Ford’s re-torque guidance after wheel service. If you want us to confirm your exact wheel hardware (SRW vs DRW, wheel type, and stud size) and torque it to spec, our service team can do it quickly and correctly using Ford procedures.
