BCBC VL-1140 Engine Valve Lock

Engine Valve Lock for OEM-Style Service

The Melling VL-1140 engine valve lock is a standard replacement part for valve train service on a wide range of Ford, Jeep, Ram, Lincoln, Dodge, Chrysler, and Fiat applications. It is made in the USA and built to meet or exceed OEM requirements for the listed applications.

Use this valve lock when servicing reclaimed or new engine valves and when you need a fresh replacement instead of reusing worn hardware. The VL-1140 is specified with a 0.215 valve stem diameter and a three-groove lock design.

Key Features

• Steel construction for valve train service
• Standard replacement design for OEM-style applications
• Made in the USA
• Engineered to meet or exceed OEM requirements
• Designed for 0.215 valve stem diameter applications
• Three-groove lock configuration

Detailed Description

The Melling VL-1140 valve lock is intended for engine valve service where a new retaining lock is required during assembly or repair. Melling recommends replacing valve locks rather than reusing them, and this part is manufactured with quality materials to support proper valve retention in the applications listed. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 121-1140, 5047 452AA) for the same application.

Compatible with stock applications on the Ford Bronco, Ford Explorer, Ford F-150, Ford Police Interceptor Utility, Ford Ranger, Lincoln Aviator, Dodge Hornet, Jeep Compass, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Wagoneer L, Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Edge, Jeep Cherokee, Lincoln Nautilus, Ford Escape, Ram ProMaster City, Jeep Renegade, Lincoln Continental, Lincoln MKZ, Ford Fusion, Fiat 500X, Lincoln MKX, Chrysler 200, and Dodge Dart across the listed model years. Fits 2021-2026 Ford Bronco, N/A; Fits 2020-2026 Ford Explorer, N/A; Fits 2015-2026 Ford F-150, N/A; Fits 2020-2026 Ford Police Interceptor Utility, N/A; Fits 2024-2026 Ford Ranger, N/A; Fits 2020-2026 Lincoln Aviator, N/A; Fits 2023-2025 Dodge Hornet, N/A; Fits 2017-2025 Jeep Compass, N/A; Fits 2022-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee, N/A; Fits 2022-2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, N/A; Fits 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, N/A; Fits 2023-2025 Jeep Wagoneer, N/A; Fits 2023-2025 Jeep Wagoneer L, N/A; Fits 2018-2025 Jeep Wrangler, N/A; Fits 2025 Ram 1500, N/A; Fits 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport, N/A; Fits 2015-2024 Ford Edge, N/A; Fits 2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee, N/A; Fits 2019-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, N/A; Fits 2020-2022 Ford Escape, N/A; Fits 2015-2022 Ram ProMaster City, N/A; Fits 2015-2021 Jeep Renegade, N/A; Fits 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental, N/A; Fits 2017-2020 Lincoln MKZ, N/A; Fits 2017-2019 Ford Fusion, N/A; Fits 2016-2018 Fiat 500X, N/A; Fits 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX, N/A; Fits 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, N/A; Fits 2013-2016 Dodge Dart, N/A.

Installation Notes and Tips

• Confirm valve stem diameter before installation.
• Replace valve locks during engine service instead of reusing old parts.
• Verify groove count and valve train specifications for the application.
• Use proper engine assembly practices to secure the valve correctly.

Quality Assurance

Melling manufactures this part with quality materials and to OEM-level requirements for the listed applications. The VL-1140 is a standard replacement valve lock for engine service.