Mahle 54659 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket - Right

OE-Style Right Cylinder Head Gasket

The Mahle 54659 engine cylinder head gasket is an OEM-standard sealing solution for the right cylinder head on select Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda applications. Built with multi-layered steel construction and a 3.71-inch bore diameter, it supports reliable combustion sealing in demanding engine environments.

Mahle gaskets are trusted by OEMs and technicians for consistent sealing performance, and this 54659 right-side head gasket follows that same OE-focused approach for service work on the Explorer, Flex, Taurus, Edge, and related platforms.

Key Features

• Multi-layered steel cylinder head gasket construction
• OEM Standard item grade for OE-style service replacement
• Right cylinder head application
• 3.71-inch bore diameter / 94.30 mm bore diameter
• 0.05-inch thickness / 1.14 mm thickness
• Gasket sealant not included
• Torque-to-yield fastener replacement required for proper installation
• Cross-reference: Fel-Pro 26488 PT

Detailed Description

Mahle 54659 is a multi-layered steel engine cylinder head gasket engineered for the right side of the engine. It is specified with a 3.71-inch bore diameter and OEM-standard construction, making it a direct-fit sealing component for repair jobs that require accurate combustion chamber sealing and stable clamping force. This part cross-references Fel-Pro 26488 PT for the same application.

Compatible With 2011-2019 Ford Explorer, right; 2009-2019 Ford Flex, right; 2008-2019 Ford Taurus, right; 2007-2018 Ford Edge, right; 2015-2017 Ford F-150, right; 2010-2012 Ford Fusion, right; 2007-2012 Lincoln MKZ, right; 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX, right; 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, right; 2008-2009 Mercury Sable, right; 2007 Mazda CX-9, right.

Use Mahle 54659 when servicing the right cylinder head on Ford Explorer, Ford Edge, or Ford Taurus applications that call for a multi-layered steel gasket with OE-standard dimensions. The part number 54659 is also a useful reference when matching the correct gasket during engine teardown and reassembly.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a failed right cylinder head gasket
• Restoring compression loss caused by gasket leakage
• Addressing coolant or combustion gas seepage at the head-to-block interface
• Repairing overheating concerns linked to sealing failure
• Servicing engines that require torque-to-yield fastener replacement during head gasket work

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the engine code, cylinder head side, and bore diameter before installation. The notes for this application specify replacement of cylinder head bolts for proper installation of the multi-layered steel gasket, so follow the vehicle service procedure and torque sequence exactly. Clean and inspect the mating surfaces carefully, and verify that no sealant is required unless the service manual calls for it.

Quality Assurance

Mahle gaskets are built to OE-standard expectations and are used by OEMs and technicians worldwide for engine sealing service. The 54659 gasket is manufactured as a precision sealing component for consistent fitment and dependable head-to-block sealing on the listed applications.