Parts for your 2019 Ford Everest-Wheel studs nuts

2019 Ford Everest wheel studs and nuts: purpose, care and replacement

Wheel studs and nuts are absolutely used on the 2019 Ford Everest. Ford’s own sources confirm this setup: the 2019 Everest Owner’s Manual (AU/NZ, Wheels and Tyres section) specifies tightening the six wheel nuts per wheel to around 135 N·m, and the 2019 Everest/Ranger T6 Workshop Manual (WSM, Section 204-04) details press-in wheel studs retained with conical-seat nuts. Most fitment catalogues for the T6 platform also list a 6 x 139.7 PCD with M12 x 1.5 studs, which aligns with Ford’s technical data.

On the Everest, the studs are press-fitted into the hub flange and the wheel is clamped in place by the nuts. Their whole job is to deliver the right clamping force so the wheel and brake rotor stay perfectly seated on the hub through bumps, towing and corrugations. Get that clamping wrong and you can end up with vibration, warped rotors or, worst case, a loose wheel.

As part of regular servicing or any wheel-off work (tyres, brakes, rotations), it’s smart to give the studs and nuts a quick once-over:

• Check threads for galling, rust or stretch. If a nut goes on rough or the stud looks necked or cross-threaded, replace it.
• Make sure the nut’s seat matches the wheel’s seat (the Everest’s OE wheels use a 60° conical seat). Mixing seat styles reduces clamping.
• Never oil or grease wheel stud threads or nut seats. Ford specifies clean, dry threads. Lubrication changes friction and can lead to over-clamping and stud failure. If needed, a tiny smear of anti-seize on the hub face (not the studs) can help prevent wheels sticking to the hub in coastal conditions.
• Torque the nuts with a calibrated torque wrench to about 135 N·m, in a star pattern, and recheck after 50–100 km any time the wheels have been off.

If a stud is broken or spins in the hub, it’s a workshop fix: the brake caliper and rotor come off, the old stud is pressed out and a new OE-quality stud is pressed in square. Always replace damaged nuts along with the stud, and avoid rattle-gun overkill—impact guns are fine to run the nuts up, but final tightening should always be by torque wrench.

These checks are quick, cheap insurance for anyone taking the Everest touring, towing or off the beaten track.

Popular questions about 2019 Ford Everest wheel studs and nuts

What’s the correct wheel nut torque for a 2019 Ford Everest?

Ford specifies about 135 N·m for the Everest’s wheel nuts. Use a torque wrench and a star pattern to seat the wheel evenly. After tyre rotations or wheel removal, it’s good practice to recheck torque after 50–100 km of driving.

Can the Everest’s wheel studs be replaced individually?

Yes. The studs are press-in type. The usual process is to remove the brake caliper and rotor, press out the damaged stud and press in a new OE-quality stud. It’s a straightforward workshop job, but alignment and correct pressing are important to avoid hub damage.

Should anti-seize be used on wheel studs or nuts?

No. Ford advises installing wheel nuts on clean, dry threads. Lubricants change friction and can cause incorrect clamping force. If corrosion is a concern, a light smear on the hub face (not on studs or nut seats) can help prevent the wheel sticking to the hub.