Apex AHS4142 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set for Ford V8 Applications

Apex AHS4142 is an engine cylinder head gasket set for select 1997-1999 Ford truck, van, and SUV applications. It is built for direct-fit service on listed Ford E-150 Econoline, E-250 Econoline, E-350 Econoline, Expedition, F-150, F-250, F-350 Super Duty, and Lincoln Navigator models.

Key Features

• Engine cylinder head gasket set for sealing the cylinder head to the engine block
• Fits 1997-1999 Ford E-150 Econoline, E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, E-250 Econoline, and E-350 Econoline models
• Fits 1997-1999 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, Expedition, F-150, and F-250 models
• Fits 1998-1999 Ford E-150 Econoline, E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, E-250 Econoline, E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, E-350 Super Duty, F-250 Super Duty, and F-350 Super Duty models
• Fits 1998 Ford E-350 Econoline, Expedition, F-150, F-250, and Lincoln Navigator models
• Fits 1997-1998 Ford Expedition, F-150, and F-250 models
• Part number AHS4142 for catalog lookup and service matching

Detailed Description

Apex AHS4142 is a cylinder head gasket set for Ford and Lincoln vehicles listed in the fitment data. Use it when servicing the upper engine sealing surfaces on 1997-1999 Ford E-Series vans, 1997-1999 Ford Expedition, 1997-1999 Ford F-150 and F-250, 1998-1999 Ford Super Duty trucks, and 1998 Lincoln Navigator applications. The part number AHS4142 is useful for identifying the correct gasket set during engine repair work on these specific platforms.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant leakage at the cylinder head sealing surface
• Compression loss between the cylinder head and engine block
• Combustion gas seepage into the cooling system
• Oil and coolant cross-contamination from a failed head gasket
• Upper-engine sealing issues during cylinder head service

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm engine code, build date, and exact vehicle application before ordering. The fitment list includes 1997 models with a note of FR 07/21/97 for several Ford applications, so verify the vehicle build date against the catalog data. Inspect the cylinder head and block surfaces for flatness and cleanliness before assembly, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s torque sequence and torque specifications during installation.

Quality Assurance

Apex AHS4142 is cataloged as an engine cylinder head gasket set for the listed Ford and Lincoln applications. Verify all engine and fitment details against the vehicle before installation to ensure correct application matching.