Stop an oil seep at the source and seal up the camshaft bore with the Dorman - Autograde Engine Camshaft Plug (P/N 555-051) — a steel cup-type expansion plug engineered to close the rear cam bore opening and retain engine oil. It fits a wide range of Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, and Mazda vehicles spanning the 1962 Ford Fairlane all the way through the 2001–2004 Ford Escape.
Watch for engine oil seeping from the rear of the camshaft bore — pooling behind the cam or collecting on the back of the engine block — as a sign this plug may have failed or gone missing. A worn, cracked, or displaced camshaft plug lets oil escape from the sealed bore, which can lead to ongoing oil loss if left unaddressed. If the plug is the source of the leak, pressing in a replacement is designed to close the bore and stop the seepage.
Fits: 1962-1970 Ford Fairlane · 1963-1970 Ford Falcon · 1963-1974 Ford Galaxie 500 · 1964-1973 Ford Mustang · 1966-1996 Ford Bronco · 1966-1968 Ford GT40 · 1968-1976 Ford Torino · 1971-1977 Ford Maverick · 1975-1996 Ford F-150 · 1977-1988 Ford Thunderbird — see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
Replaces / cross-references: C5AZ6266A · E1FZ6026A · E7DZ6026C · EAN6266A · F0CZ6026B · F5RZ6026C · ZZL110327 · EPC-147 · EPC147 · model 555-051 · Part Eazy SKU P0735PA-555-051
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Will this plug fit my vehicle?
Yes. Dorman part number 555-051 is engineered to drop in where the original camshaft plug was fitted on the listed Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, and Mazda applications.
What part numbers does this replace?
It cross-references C5AZ6266A, E1FZ6026A, E7DZ6026C, EAN6266A, F0CZ6026B, F5RZ6026C, ZZL110327, EPC-147, and EPC147.
What are signs the camshaft plug may need replacing?
Signs include engine oil seeping from the rear of the camshaft bore. If you see oil collecting behind the cam or on the back of the engine block, the plug may have failed.
Is this a direct-fit plug?
Yes. At 2.195–2.208 in. diameter, it is sized to press into the camshaft bore opening on the listed Ford and Mercury applications without modification.
How does this plug work?
The cup-type steel plug is driven into the rear camshaft bore opening, where it expands to seal the oil passage and prevent engine oil from leaking out of the bore.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.