Help seal combustion pressure, coolant and oil between the cylinder head and block with the APEX Automobile Parts Inc cylinder head gasket, part number AHG460R, a right-side head gasket for the V6-4.0L engine. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1997-2010 Ford Explorer 4.0L, 2005-2010 Ford Mustang 4.0L and 2001-2011 Ford Ranger 4.0L. It is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications; see the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
- Position: right side
- Engine: V6-4.0L
- Quantity per application: the listed applications use one
- Part type: head gasket
An engine cylinder head gasket sits between the cylinder head and the engine block. It seals the combustion chambers and helps keep the coolant and oil passages that run through that joint sealed from each other and from the cylinders. The V6-4.0L has two cylinder heads, and this gasket is for the right-side head. If you are replacing a 2005-2010 Ford Mustang 4.0L cylinder head gasket, or doing the same job on a 1997-2010 Ford Explorer 4.0L or 2001-2011 Ford Ranger 4.0L, follow the vehicle service information for the head and block surface inspection, the bolt torque sequence, and the correct head bolts. That information also tells you whether the original bolts may be reused.
Signs a head gasket may need replacing: coolant loss with no visible external leak, white exhaust smoke, overheating, coolant mixed into the oil, or misfires from lost compression. These symptoms can have other causes, so diagnose the problem before you replace the gasket.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right Ford Ranger cylinder head gasket for a 2001-2011 Ford Ranger 4.0L?
It is listed for the 2001-2011 Ford Ranger with the V6-4.0L engine, in the right-side position. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section to confirm your exact vehicle.
What other vehicles does this head gasket fit?
It fits many vehicles with the V6-4.0L engine, among them the 1997-2010 Ford Explorer 4.0L and 2005-2010 Ford Mustang 4.0L. The "Vehicles it fits" section shows the full list.
What does a cylinder head gasket do?
It seals the joint between the cylinder head and the engine block. It helps contain combustion pressure and keep the coolant and oil passages sealed from each other and from the cylinders.
Which side of the engine is this gasket for?
This gasket is cataloged for the right-side cylinder head. The listed applications use one right-side head gasket.
What are signs a head gasket may need replacing?
Common signs include coolant loss with no visible leak, white exhaust smoke, overheating and coolant in the oil. These can have other causes, so diagnose the problem before replacing the gasket.
