Fel-Pro 72796 Engine Oil Cooler Seal

Fel-Pro Engine Oil Cooler Seal for Ford, Mazda, and More

Fel-Pro 72796 is a premium engine oil cooler seal built for applications that demand reliable sealing performance. It uses application-specific materials to help maintain 100% vehicle sealing across a wide range of Ford, Mazda, Mercury, Land Rover, and Mustang applications.

Key Features

• Premium-grade engine oil cooler seal
• Application-specific sealing material selection
• Supports dependable oil cooler sealing under heat and pressure
• Direct-fit coverage for multiple Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and Land Rover applications
• Fel-Pro sealing technology trusted by professional technicians

Detailed Description

This Fel-Pro engine oil cooler seal, part number 72796, is engineered for vehicles that require a precise seal at the oil cooler interface. It is a strong match for long-tail searches such as Ford Ranger engine oil cooler seal replacement, Ford Explorer oil cooler seal, and Mazda B4000 oil cooler seal. Compatible With 2001-2011 Ford Ranger, 1997-2010 Ford Explorer, 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2005-2010 Ford Mustang, 2001-2010 Mazda B4000, 1998-2010 Mercury Mountaineer, 2005-2009 Land Rover LR3, and 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport. This part cross-references 1L2Z6A642FA and F6DZ6L621AA for the same application.

Common Problems This Seal Can Address

• Oil seepage at the engine oil cooler sealing surface
• Loss of sealing integrity after heat cycling and age
• Leaks caused by a flattened, hardened, or damaged seal
• Service issues during oil cooler maintenance or replacement
• Contamination from external oil leakage around the cooler area

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the oil cooler mating surfaces before installation and clean away old seal material, oil residue, and debris. Verify the seal is seated correctly during assembly and follow the vehicle service procedure for torque and reassembly order. Confirm application by year, make, and model before installation; Fel-Pro 72796 is used across Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, and related platforms with specific fitment coverage.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro gaskets are built around application-specific materials and sealing solutions intended to deliver consistent vehicle sealing performance. Part number 72796 is a premium-grade sealing component for service work where accurate fit and dependable sealing matter.