{"id":2719,"date":"2023-07-23T13:20:35","date_gmt":"2023-07-23T13:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/?p=2719"},"modified":"2023-07-23T12:36:12","modified_gmt":"2023-07-23T12:36:12","slug":"ford-f150-bolt-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/ford-f150-bolt-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford F-150 Wheel Bolt\/Lug Pattern (1987 To 2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>One of the common beginner mistakes for Ford F150 drivers is to completely ignore the lug pattern during car upgrades or wheel replacements. As a result, bad fuel economy, lackluster hub fit, and even car collisions are only to be expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To save you from such disasters, we have compiled all there is to know about the Ford F150 lug pattern &#8211; along with other car and wheel specs. Keep scrolling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h6>In this article:<\/h6><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-is-the-ford-f-150-wheel-bolt-pattern\">What Is The Ford F150 Wheel Bolt Pattern?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#why-did-ford-f-150-change-from-5-lug-to-6-lug-wheels\">Why Did Ford F150 Change From 5-Lug to 6-Lug Wheels?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#does-ford-f-150-vehicles-produce-7-lug-wheels\">Does Ford F-150 Vehicles Produce 7-Lug Wheels?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-measure-the-bolt-pattern-ford-f-150\">How to Measure The Bolt Pattern Ford F150?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-ford-f-150-wheel-bolt-pattern\"><strong>What Is The <\/strong><strong>Ford F150 Wheel Bolt Pattern<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting from the fourth-gen (2004 onwards), all Ford F150 models were changed to <strong>6 x 135<\/strong> mm or <strong>6 x 5.31<\/strong> in pattern. So there are 6 lug holes evenly spaced in an imaginary circle of 135 mm in diameter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"639\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/6-x-5.31-bolt-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"6 x 5.31 bolt pattern\" class=\"wp-image-2915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/6-x-5.31-bolt-pattern.jpg 639w, https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/6-x-5.31-bolt-pattern-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All pre-1997 Ford F150 models had a lug pattern of 5 x 139.7 or 5 x 5.5. The third-gen (1997 to 2003) incorporated 5 x 135 (5 x 5.31).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out other below-listed specifications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. First Gen: Ford F150 VIII (from 1987 to 1991):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1a. 1987 to 1999:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bolt pattern: 5 x 139.7 (mm); 5 x 5.5 (inches)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power: 147 PS\/ 108 KW\/ 145 HP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engine type: Petrol, I6, 4.9 L<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hub bore\/Center hole bore: 87.1 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thread: 1\/2&#8243; &#8211; 20 UNF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rim width: 6&#8221;, 7&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rim diameter: 15 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tightening Torque Specifications: 135 Nm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/what-is-wheel-offset\/\">Wheel Offset<\/a> Range: -2 &#8211; 2; 8 &#8211; 12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1b. 1990 and 1991:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bolt pattern: 5 x 139.7 (mm); 5 x 5.5 (inches)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power: 128 PS\/ 94 KW\/ 126 HP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engine: Petrol, I6, 3.8 L<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hub bore\/Center bore diameter: 87.1 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thread: 1\/2&#8243; &#8211; 20 UNF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rim width: 6&#8221;, 7&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rim diameter: 15 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tightening Torques: 135 Nm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offset Range: -2 &#8211; 2; 8 &#8211; 12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Second Gen: Ford F150 IX (from 1992 to 1996):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bolt circle pattern: 5 x 139.7 (mm); 5 x 5.5 (inches)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power: 147 PS\/ 108 KW\/ 145 HP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engine: Petrol, I6, 4.9 L<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hub bore\/Center bore hub: 87.1 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thread: 1\/2&#8243; &#8211; 20 UNF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rim width: 6&#8221;, 7&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rim diameter: 15 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tightening Torques: 135 Nm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offset Range: -2 &#8211; 2; 8 &#8211; 12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Third Gen: Ford F150 X (from 1997 to 2003):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3a. 1997 to 1999<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bolt pattern: 5 x 135 (mm); 5 x 5.31 (inches)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power: 208 PS\/ 153 KW\/ 205 HP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engine: Petrol, V6 engine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hub bore\/Center bore: 87.1 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thread: 1.75 x M12&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rim width: 7&#8221;, 7.5&#8221; (for all years); 7&#8221; (for 1999)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rim diameter: 16&#8221;, 17&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tightening Torques: 204 Nm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offset Range: 12 &#8211; 16<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trim Levels: XLT, XL, Standard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3b. 2000 to 2003<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bolt pattern: 5 x 135 (mm); 5 x 5.31 (inches)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engine: Petrol, V6 engine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hub bore\/Center bore: 87.1 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thread: 2.0 x M14<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rim width: 7 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rim diameter: 16 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tightening Torques: 204 Nm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offset Range: 12 &#8211; 16<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Power:&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>208 PS\/ 153 KW\/ 205 HP (for 2000)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>205 PS\/ 150.6 kW\/ 202 HP (for 2001 to 2003)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Fourth Gen: Ford F150 XI (from 2004 to 2008):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bolt pattern: 6 x 135 (mm); 6 x 5.31 (inches)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power: 205 PS\/ 150.6 KW\/ 202c HP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engine options: Petrol, V6, HD V8 engine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hub bore\/Center bore: 87.1 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thread: 2.0 x M14<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rim width: 7.5&#8221;, 8.5&#8221;, 9&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rim diameter: 17&#8221;, 18&#8221;, 20&#8221;, 22&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tightening Torques: 204 Nm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offset Range: 42 &#8211; 46<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Fifth Gen: Ford F140 XII (from 2009 to 2014):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bolt pattern: 6 x 135 (mm); 6 x 5.31 (inches)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engine: Petrol, V6 engine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hub bore\/Center bore: 87.1 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thread: 2.0 x M14<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rim width: 7.5&#8221;, 8.5&#8221;, 9&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rim diameter: 17&#8221;, 18&#8221;, 20&#8221;, 22&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tightening Torques: 204 Nm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offset Range: 42 &#8211; 46<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Power:&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>205 PS\/ 150.6 KW\/ 202c HP (for 2009 &amp; 2010)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>370 PS\/ 272.2 kW\/ 365 HP (for 2011 to 2014)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Sixth Gen: Ford F150 XIII (from 2015 to 2017):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bolt pattern: 6 x 135 (mm); 6 x 5.31 (inches)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power: 329 PS\/ 242 KW\/ 325 HP&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engine: Petrol, V6, 2.7 L<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hub bore\/Center bore: 87.1 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thread: 1.5 x M14<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rim width: 7.5&#8221;, 8.5&#8243;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rim diameter: 17&#8221;, 18&#8221;, 20&#8221;, 21&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tightening Torques: 204 Nm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offset Range: 42 &#8211; 46<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Seventh Series: Ford F150 XIII Facelift (from 2018 to 2020):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bolt pattern: 6 x 135 (mm); 6 x 5.31 (inches)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power: 329 PS\/ 242 KW\/ 325 HP&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engine: Petrol, V6, 2.7 L, HD V8 engine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hub bore\/Center bore: 87.1 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thread: 1.5 x M14<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tightening Torques: 204 Nm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offset Range: 42 &#8211; 46<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trim Level: Lariat, XLT, XL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rim width: 7.5&#8221;, 8.5&#8243;, 9&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rim diameter:&nbsp;<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>17&#8221;, 18&#8221;, 20&#8221;, 21&#8221; (for 2018 &amp; 2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>17&#8221;, 18&#8221;, 20&#8221;, 22&#8221; (for 2020)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Eight Series: Ford F150 XIV (from 2020 to 2023):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standard bolt pattern: 6 x 135 (mm); 6 x 5.31 (inches)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power: 329 PS\/ 242 KW\/ 325 HP&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engine: Petrol, V6, 2.7 L, HD V8 engine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hub bore\/Center bore: 87.1 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thread size: 1.5 x M14<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rim diameter: 17&#8221;, 18&#8221;, 20&#8221;, 22&#8221;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rim width: 7.5&#8221;, 8.5&#8243;, 9&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tightening Torques: 204 Nm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offset Range: 42 &#8211; 46<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trim Level: Lariat, XLT, XL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-did-ford-f-150-change-from-5-lug-to-6-lug-wheels\"><strong>Why Did Ford F150 Change From 5-Lug to 6-Lug Wheels?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The change from 5-lug to 6-lug patterns is to improve the car&#8217;s durability, overall performance, and &#8211; most importantly &#8211; load-carrying capacity. After all, 6-lug circle configurations pave the way for stronger and larger bearings, which allow the F150 to tackle heavier weights more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-ford-f-150-vehicles-produce-7-lug-wheels\"><strong>Does Ford F-150 Vehicles Produce 7-Lug Wheels?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No. As listed above, the 6-lug and 5-lug configurations have been the factory standards for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/ford-f150-bolt-pattern\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2719\">Ford F150<\/a> since 1987. Still, many aftermarket wheel retailers have been churning out 7-lug pattern wheels and adapters for Ford F150.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily find them in giant automobile platforms such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discounttire.com\/store-locator\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.discounttire.com\/store-locator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discount Tire<\/a>, RimsDealer, and even eBay or Amazon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-measure-the-bolt-pattern-ford-f-150\"><strong>How to Measure The <\/strong><strong>Bolt Pattern Ford F150<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To figure out the arrangement of bolts, count the bolt holes on the wheel hub first (and since we are talking about Ford F-150 models, it should be 5 or 6 wheel lugs\/bolts per wheel).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once done, measure the pattern&#8217;s diameter. Put an &#8220;x&#8221; between your lug number (5\/6) and the diameter to manifest the car&#8217;s lug hole pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some notes for F-150 bolt pattern diameters:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>For 6-lug (even number)<\/strong>: single out two bolt holes at opposite sides and measure the gap between their actual centers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For 5-lug (odd number):<\/strong> pick a bolt hole (bolt 1) and another across it (bolt 2). Measure the gap from bolt 1&#8217;s center to the furthest edge of bolt 2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"423\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/5-lug-measurement.jpg\" alt=\"5 lug measurement\" class=\"wp-image-2327\" style=\"width:242px;height:381px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/5-lug-measurement.jpg 423w, https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/5-lug-measurement-191x300.jpg 191w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/6-lug-measurement.jpg\" alt=\"6 lug measurement\" class=\"wp-image-2328\" style=\"width:247px;height:391px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/6-lug-measurement.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/6-lug-measurement-189x300.jpg 189w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a caliper or ruler to get the most accurate measurements of the bolt circle diameter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the long span of its operation, Ford F150 has changed the lug pattern twice (the first one in 1997 and the second in 2004).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind the measuring tips to confirm your model&#8217;s exact bolt pattern, and write to us (or consult Ford&#8217;s team) if you still feel confused about the arrangement of lugs on your current tire assembly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the common beginner mistakes for Ford F150 drivers is to completely ignore the lug pattern during car upgrades or wheel replacements. As a &#8230; <a title=\"Ford F-150 Wheel Bolt\/Lug Pattern (1987 To 2023)\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/ford-f150-bolt-pattern\/\" aria-label=\"More on Ford F-150 Wheel Bolt\/Lug Pattern (1987 To 2023)\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2917,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[17],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2719"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2719"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2719\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8579,"href":"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2719\/revisions\/8579"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2917"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2719"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2719"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.corwheels.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2719"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}