Keep combustion pressure sealed between the cylinder head and the engine block with the APEX Automobile Parts Inc Cylinder Head Gasket, part number AHG1134L, the left-side head gasket for the listed applications. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2004-2010 Ford F-150, 2006-2010 Ford Explorer and 2005-2014 Ford Expedition, as a direct-fit replacement.
APEX catalogs this gasket for V8-4.6L and V8-5.4L engines across a wide range of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury trucks and SUVs. On the F-150 it covers 2004-2010 models with the V8-5.4L and 2009-2010 models with the V8-4.6L. It fits the Explorer with the V8-4.6L and the Expedition with the V8-5.4L. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
A head gasket sits between the cylinder head and the block. It holds combustion pressure in the cylinders and keeps the coolant and oil passages apart. Signs it may need replacing include coolant loss with no visible leak, white exhaust smoke, overheating, milky oil or low compression. Other faults can cause the same symptoms, so confirm the diagnosis first. If the left head gasket is the cause, this part replaces it.
Before installing, consult the vehicle service information for the correct head bolts, the torque sequence and whether the bolts may be reused.
Is this the right Ford F-150 cylinder head gasket for my truck?
It fits the 2004-2010 Ford F-150 with the V8-5.4L and 2009-2010 models with the V8-4.6L, as the left-side gasket. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your exact vehicle.
Can I use this as a Ford Explorer cylinder head gasket, and does it fit the Expedition?
Yes. It is listed for the 2006-2010 Ford Explorer with the V8-4.6L and the 2005-2014 Ford Expedition with the V8-5.4L, on the left cylinder head.
What does an engine cylinder head gasket do?
It seals the joint between the cylinder head and the engine block. That holds combustion pressure in the cylinders and keeps the coolant and oil passages separate.
What are signs a head gasket may need replacing?
Signs include coolant loss with no visible leak, white exhaust smoke, overheating, milky oil or a misfire. Other faults can cause these too, so diagnose the cause before replacing.
Which side does it fit, and do I need new head bolts?
This gasket is for the left cylinder head, and the listed applications use one. Consult the vehicle service information for the correct head bolts and whether they may be reused.
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