Mahle 54196 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket - Left

Engine Cylinder Head Gasket for Ford, Mazda, and Land Rover

The Mahle 54196 engine cylinder head gasket is an OEM-standard sealing component built with multi-layered steel construction for precise combustion sealing. It is specified for left-side applications on select Ford Ranger, Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, Mustang, Mazda B4000, Mercury Mountaineer, and Land Rover LR3 models.

With a 0.025 in. thickness and 4.030 in. bore diameter, this Mahle cylinder head gasket supports accurate head-to-block sealing where dimensional control matters. Mahle gaskets are trusted by OEMs and technicians for consistent sealing performance in demanding engine repair work.

• Multi-layered steel cylinder head gasket material
• 0.025 in. thickness for precise sealing dimensions
• 4.030 in. bore diameter
• OEM Standard item grade
• Torque-to-yield application: Yes
• Gasket sealant not included
• Contains cylinder head gasket only

Detailed Product Overview

Mahle 54196 is an engine cylinder head gasket engineered for left-side fitment on select 1997-2011 Ford and related applications. The multi-layered steel design helps maintain a stable seal under cylinder pressure and thermal cycling, making it a direct-fit choice for cylinder head service on the Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Ford Mustang, Mazda B4000, Mercury Mountaineer, and Land Rover LR3. This part cross-references FEL-PRO 26300 PT for the same application.

What This Gasket Helps Address

• Combustion gas leakage at the cylinder head sealing surface
• Coolant seepage between the head and engine block
• Oil leakage from a compromised head gasket seal
• Compression loss that affects engine performance
• Sealing issues after cylinder head service or overhaul

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm left-side placement before installation. The fitment notes specify that replacement of cylinder head bolts is necessary for proper installation of this multi-layered steel gasket. Clean and inspect the head and block mating surfaces carefully, and verify bore diameter and thickness requirements before assembly. Mahle 54196 is also referenced by Ford 1L2Z 6051-BA and Mazda 1F72 10-2H0.

Quality Assurance

Mahle manufactures sealing products used by OEMs and professional technicians worldwide. This gasket is built to OEM-standard expectations for material selection, dimensional accuracy, and engine sealing performance.