Seal the joint between the left cylinder head and the engine block with the APEX Automobile Parts Inc Cylinder Head Gasket AHG460L, a left-side head gasket for the V6-4.0L engine. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1997-2010 Ford Explorer, 2005-2010 Ford Mustang and 2001-2011 Ford Ranger, and is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
An engine cylinder head gasket sits between the head and the block. It is designed to hold combustion pressure in the cylinders and to keep coolant and oil in their own passages.
- Position: left side
- Engine: V6-4.0L
- Quantity per application: the listed applications use one gasket in this position
- Part type: cylinder head gasket, APEX part number AHG460L
Signs a head gasket may need replacing include coolant loss with no visible leak, white smoke from the exhaust, overheating, milky oil, or a misfire from lost compression. These symptoms can have other causes, so diagnose the engine before ordering. If a failed left head gasket is the cause, this gasket replaces it.
Replacing a head gasket requires removing the cylinder head. Consult the vehicle service information for the correct head bolts and torque sequence, and for whether the original fasteners may be reused.
