We’ve written extensively about Ford and the numerous questions you can have about this brand. Today, we will talk about the information you need to have to select the correct new tires or rims for any Ford. Specifically, we’ll look at the bolt pattern of each model and generation. Let’s start with a quick answer:
Ford models typically have a bolt pattern of 4×4.25 inches, 5×4.25 inches, or 6×5.5 inches. However, this depends on the model and the specific model years.
However, that certainly doesn’t tell the whole story. Below we’ve outlined the bolt pattern in more detail for each generation. We also discuss what lugs/bolts are used precisely, the center bore hub’s diameter and the bolts’ torque specifications. Finally, we also have information about each engine type and its exact tire and rim size. You should know precisely what you can and cannot buy this way. Read on!
Current Models
First, we start by discussing the Ford models that are currently sold in the United States. For each of these, we have a quick summary written down.
Many of the articles have supporting articles that you can access by clicking on ”read more here”. These articles will explain different tire sizes and rim sizes as well as other helpful information regarding the bolt pattern of that specific car.
Bronco
Generations of the Ford Bronco made from 2021-2022 have a bolt pattern of 6×5.5inches (6×139.7mm), a center bore of 3.7 inches (93.1mm), and six lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 99.3 lb-ft (135nm) of force.
Bronco Sport
Generations of the Ford Bronco Sport made from 2021-2022 have a bolt pattern of 5×4.25inches (5x108mm), a center bore of 2.5 inches (63.4mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 99.3 lb-ft (135nm) of force.
Edge
Ford Edge made between 2012 – present have a bolt pattern of 5×4.25 inches (5×104.8mm), a center bore of 2.5 inches (63.4mm), and five lug nuts. Ford edge made between 2006 – 2010 have a bolt pattern of 5×4.5 inches (5×114.3mm), and a center bore of 2.78 inches (70.5mm). Between 2006 – 2014 the lug nuts had a thread size of M12 x 1.25 and needed to be tightened with 100lb-ft (135Nm) of force and from 2015 onwards that changed to M14 x 1.5 and 162 lb-ft (220Nm).
Escape
Ford escape made from 2013 onwards have a bolt pattern of 5×4.25 inches (5x108mm), a center bore of 2.49 inches (63.4mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 100lb-ft (135Nm) of torque. Ford Escape made between 2001 – 2012 have a bolt pattern of 5×4.5 inches (5×114.3mm), a center bore of 2.64 inches (67.1mm), all other specifications remain the same.
Expedition
Generations of the Ford Expedition made from 2015 onwards have a bolt pattern of 6×5.3 inches (4x135mm), a center bore of 3.4 inches (87.1 mm), and six lug nuts with a thread size of M14 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 150.5 lb-ft (204nm) of force.
Generations of the Ford Expedition made from 2003-2014 have a bolt pattern of 6×5.3 inches (4x135mm), a center bore of 3.4 inches (87.1 mm), and six lug nuts with a thread size of M14 x 2 that need to be tightened with 150.5 lb-ft (204nm) of force.
Generations of the Ford Expedition made from 2000-2002 have a bolt pattern of 5×4.25 inches (4x108mm), a center bore of 3.4 inches (87.1 mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M14 x 2.
Generations of the Ford Expedition made from 1996-1999 have a bolt pattern of 5×5.3 inches (5x135mm), a center bore of 3.4 inches (87.1 mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.75.
Explorer
All generations of the Ford Explorer have a bolt pattern of 5×4.5 inches (114.3mm).
Ford Explorer made from 2020 onwards have a center bore of 2.77 inches (70.3mm) and five lug nuts with a thread size of M14 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 150lb-ft (204Nm) of force.
Explorers made between 2012 – 2019 have a center bore of 2.49 inches (63.4mm) and five lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 100lb-ft (135Nm) of force.
Explorers made between 1992 – 2010 have a center bore of 2.78 inches (70.5mm) and five lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 100lb-ft (135Nm) of force.
F-150
All generations of the Ford F-150 have a bolt pattern of 6×5.31 inch (6x135mm), a center bore of 3.42 inch (87.1mm), and six lug nuts with a thread size of M14 x 2.0 (2004 – 2014) or M14 x 1.5 (2015 and older), that need to be tightened with 150lb-ft (204Nm) of force.
F-250
All generations of the Ford F-250 manufactured from 2008 onwards have a bolt pattern of 8×6.69 inches (8x170mm), a center bore of 4.91 inches (124.9 mm), and eight lug nuts with a thread size of M14 x 1.5, which need to be tightened with 165lb-ft (224Nm) of force.
Focus
Ford Focus manufactured between 1998 – 2011 have a bolt pattern of 4×4.25 inches (4x108mm) and models manufactured after 2012 have a bolt pattern of 5×4.25 inches (5x108mm). All generations have a center bore of 2.5 inches (63.4mm), and lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.5, that need to be tightened with 99.5lb-ft (135Nm) of force.
Maverick
Generations of the Ford Maverick made from 2021 onwards have a bolt pattern of 5×4.25 inches (5x108mm), a center bore of 2.5 inches (63.4 mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 147.5 lb-ft (200nm) of force.
Mustang
All generations of the Ford Mustang manufactured since 1998 have a bolt pattern of 5×4.5 inches (5×114.3), and a center bore of 2.78 inches (70.5mm). Furthermore, Mustangs have five lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.25 (1998 – 2014) or M14 x 1.5 (2015 – Present), that need to be tightened with 150lb-ft (204Nm) of force.
Mustang Mach-E
Generations of the Ford Mustang Mach E made from 2020 onwards have a bolt pattern of 5×4.25 inches (5x108mm), a center bore of 2.5 inches (63.4 mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M14 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 150.5 lb-ft (204nm) of force.
Ranger
The first generation of the Ford Ranger sold in the United States from 2004 – 2012 has a bolt pattern of 5×4.5 (5×114.3mm), a center bore of 2.78 inches (70.6mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.25 that need to be tightened with 99.5lb-ft (135Nm) of force.
The second generation of the Ford Ranger sold in the United States from 2019 – Present has a bolt pattern of 6×5.5 (6×139.7mm), a center bore of 3.66 inches (93.1mm), and six lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 99.5lb-ft (135Nm) of force.
Transit
Generations of the Ford Transit made from 2020 onwards have a bolt pattern of 5×6.3 inches (5x160mm), a center bore of 2.6 inches (65.1mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M14 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 150.5 lb-ft (204nm) of force.
Generations of the Ford Transit made from 2016 – 2020 have a bolt pattern of 5×7.1 inches (5x180mm), a center bore of 5.5 inches (138.8mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M14 x 2 that need to be tightened with 150.5 lb-ft (204nm) of force.
Discontinued Models
Of course, Ford has also discontinued several models in the past years. Below, you can read more about their bolt pattern.
EcoSport
Generations of the Ford EcoSport made from 2018-2022 have a bolt pattern of 4×4.25 inches (4x108mm), a center bore of 2.5 inches (63.4 mm), and four lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 99,5 lb-ft (135nm) of force.
Fiesta
All generations of the Ford Fiesta sold between 2011 – 2020 have a bolt pattern of 4×4.25 inches (4x108mm), a center bore of 2.5 inches (63.4 mm), and four lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 99,5 lb-ft (135nm) of force.
Fusion
Ford Fusion made between 2013 – 2020 have a bolt pattern of 5×4.25 inches (5x108mm), a center bore of 2.5 inches (63.4mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 100lb-ft (135Nm) of force.
Ford Fusion made between 2005 – 2012 have a bolt pattern of 5×4.5 inches (5×114.3mm), a center bore of 2.64 inches (67.1mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 100lb-ft (135Nm) of force.
Taurus
Ford Taurus made between 1986 – 2007 and 2019 – present have a bolt pattern of 5×4.25 inches (5x108mm), a center bore of 63.4mm, and five lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.5 that need to be tightened with 100 lb-ft (135Nm) of force. Ford Taurus made between 2008 – 2018 have a bolt pattern of 5×4.5 inches (5×114.3mm) whereas all other specifications remain the same.
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