Elring 023.640 Engine Crankshaft Seal - Front

Elring Crankshaft Seal for Ford, Jaguar, Mazda

Elring 023.640 is an engine crankshaft seal built with FPM (fluoride rubber) for reliable sealing at the crankshaft. It measures 47.62 mm inside diameter, 63.5 mm outside diameter, and 8.9 mm thickness, with a dust lip to help keep contaminants out of the sealing area.

This radial shaft seal uses an A/BS design with RD swirl type and right-hand twist orientation. It is a direct-fit sealing solution for a wide range of Ford, Jaguar, Mazda, Lincoln, Mercury, and related applications, including Ford F-150, Mustang, Escape, Fusion, and Jaguar X-Type timing-end service.

• Elring part number 023.640
• FPM (fluoride rubber) sealing material for heat- and oil-exposed engine use
• 47.62 mm inside diameter, 63.5 mm outside diameter, 8.9 mm thickness
• Dust lip helps reduce dirt intrusion at the crankshaft sealing surface
• Radial shaft seal design: A/BS
• Swirl type: RD, right-hand twist

Detailed Fitment and Application

Compatible With 1991-2019 Ford, Jaguar, Mazda, Lincoln, and Mercury applications listed in the fitment data, including long-tail searches such as Ford F-150 crankshaft seal, Ford Mustang front crankshaft seal, and Jaguar X-Type timing-end crankshaft seal. Fits 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2007-2012 Ford Fusion, 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner, and 2003-2008 Mazda 6 applications with the specified seal dimensions.

This part cross-references Febi-Bilstein 48322 and National 482041N for the same application.

What This Seal Helps Address

• Engine oil leakage at the crankshaft sealing point
• Contamination entering the crankshaft seal area
• Wear-related seepage from an aging front or timing-end seal
• Seal replacement during engine service on Ford, Jaguar, Mazda, Lincoln, or Mercury vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the seal dimensions, swirl direction, and application position before installation. Clean the crankshaft sealing surface thoroughly and inspect for grooves, scoring, or debris that could affect sealing performance. For vehicles listed with timing-end notes, confirm the correct engine-side location before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Elring manufactures engine sealing components for precision fit and material compatibility in demanding automotive environments. The FPM rubber construction and dust-lip design support consistent sealing performance in oil-exposed engine applications.