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Apex AHB451 Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set
Apex AHB451 Cylinder Head Bolt Set
The Apex AHB451 engine cylinder head bolt set is a direct-fit hardware solution for a wide range of Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and Lincoln applications. It is built for engine service work where cylinder head fastener replacement is required during teardown and reassembly.
- Engine cylinder head bolt set for service and rebuild applications
- Compatible with Ford Escape, Fusion, Taurus, Contour, Five Hundred, Freestyle, and more
- Also fits Mazda Tribute, Mazda 6, MPV, and Mercury Mariner, Milan, Sable, and Cougar
- Part number AHB451 for easy ordering and catalog lookup
- Fits 1995-2012 vehicles across multiple makes and models
Fitment Coverage
- Fits 2001-2012 Ford Escape, N/A
- Fits 2006-2012 Ford Fusion, N/A
- Fits 2008-2011 Mazda Tribute, N/A
- Fits 2001-2006 Mazda Tribute, N/A
- Fits 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner, N/A
- Fits 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, N/A
- Fits 2003-2008 Mazda 6, N/A
- Fits 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred, N/A
- Fits 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle, N/A
- Fits 2005-2007 Mercury Montego, N/A
- Fits 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, N/A
- Fits 2000-2006 Mazda MPV, N/A
- Fits 1996-2005 Ford Taurus, N/A
- Fits 1996-2005 Mercury Sable, N/A
- Fits 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, N/A
- Fits 1995-2000 Ford Contour, N/A
- Fits 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, N/A
What This Part Helps Address
- Head gasket service that requires replacement cylinder head bolts
- Engine rebuilds where original fasteners are worn or stretched
- Loss of clamping consistency during cylinder head reassembly
- Repair work on Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and Lincoln engines with listed fitment
Installation Notes
Verify engine code and application details before installation, since cylinder head bolt requirements can vary by engine family. Follow the factory tightening sequence and torque specifications for the specific vehicle, including the Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, and Mercury Mariner applications listed for AHB451.
Quality Assurance
Apex AHB451 is cataloged as an engine hardware replacement part for the listed applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
This part fits 101 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ford | Escape | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2012 | Ford | Fusion | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2011 | Ford | Escape | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2011 | Ford | Fusion | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2011 | Mazda | Tribute | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2011 | Mercury | Mariner | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2011 | Mercury | Milan | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2010 | Ford | Escape | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2010 | Ford | Fusion | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2010 | Mazda | Tribute | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2010 | Mercury | Mariner | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2010 | Mercury | Milan | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2009 | Ford | Escape | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2009 | Ford | Fusion | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2009 | Mazda | Tribute | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2009 | Mercury | Mariner | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2009 | Mercury | Milan | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2008 | Ford | Escape | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2008 | Ford | Fusion | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2008 | Mazda | 6 | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2008 | Mazda | Tribute | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2008 | Mercury | Mariner | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2008 | Mercury | Milan | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2007 | Ford | Escape | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2007 | Ford | Five Hundred | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2007 | Ford | Freestyle | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2007 | Ford | Fusion | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2007 | Mazda | 6 | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2007 | Mercury | Mariner | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2007 | Mercury | Milan | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2007 | Mercury | Montego | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2006 | Ford | Escape | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2006 | Ford | Five Hundred | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2006 | Ford | Freestyle | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2006 | Ford | Fusion | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2006 | Lincoln | Zephyr | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2006 | Mazda | 6 | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2006 | Mazda | MPV | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2006 | Mazda | Tribute | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2006 | Mercury | Mariner | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2006 | Mercury | Milan | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2006 | Mercury | Montego | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2005 | Ford | Escape | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2005 | Ford | Five Hundred | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2005 | Ford | Freestyle | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2005 | Ford | Taurus | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2005 | Mazda | 6 | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2005 | Mazda | MPV | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2005 | Mazda | Tribute | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2005 | Mercury | Mariner | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2005 | Mercury | Montego | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2005 | Mercury | Sable | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2004 | Ford | Escape | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2004 | Ford | Taurus | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2004 | Mazda | 6 | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2004 | Mazda | MPV | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2004 | Mazda | Tribute | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2004 | Mercury | Sable | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2003 | Ford | Escape | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2003 | Ford | Taurus | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2003 | Mazda | 6 | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2003 | Mazda | MPV | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2003 | Mazda | Tribute | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2003 | Mercury | Sable | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2002 | Ford | Escape | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2002 | Ford | Taurus | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2002 | Mazda | MPV | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2002 | Mazda | Tribute | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2002 | Mercury | Cougar | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2002 | Mercury | Sable | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2001 | Ford | Escape | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2001 | Ford | Taurus | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2001 | Mazda | MPV | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2001 | Mazda | Tribute | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2001 | Mercury | Cougar | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2001 | Mercury | Sable | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2000 | Ford | Contour | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2000 | Ford | Taurus | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2000 | Mazda | MPV | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2000 | Mercury | Cougar | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2000 | Mercury | Mystique | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | |
| 2000 | Mercury | Sable | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1999 | Ford | Contour | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1999 | Ford | Taurus | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1999 | Mercury | Cougar | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1999 | Mercury | Mystique | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1999 | Mercury | Sable | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1998 | Ford | Contour | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1998 | Ford | Taurus | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1998 | Mercury | Mystique | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1998 | Mercury | Sable | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1997 | Ford | Contour | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1997 | Ford | Taurus | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1997 | Mercury | Mystique | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1997 | Mercury | Sable | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1996 | Ford | Contour | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1996 | Ford | Taurus | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1996 | Mercury | Mystique | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1996 | Mercury | Sable | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1995 | Ford | Contour | 2.5L | V6 | N/A | |
| 1995 | Mercury | Mystique | 2.5L | V6 | N/A |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.