Mahle 5884 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

Mahle 5884 Cylinder Head Gasket for Escort and Tracer

The Mahle 5884 engine cylinder head gasket is built for 1991-1996 Ford Escort and 1991-1996 Mercury Tracer applications. It uses composite construction with a graphite cylinder head gasket material and OEM-standard grading for a precise sealing solution in the engine sealing system.

Key Features

• Mahle 5884 engine cylinder head gasket for Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer
• Composite gasket construction with graphite sealing material
• 0.07 in. / 1.70 mm thickness for proper head-to-block sealing
• 3.42 in. / 86.87 mm cylinder bore diameter
• OEM Standard item grade for service replacement use
• Torque-to-yield application noted for proper fastener strategy
• No gasket sealant included

Detailed Description

Mahle 5884 is a replacement engine cylinder head gasket engineered for sealing the combustion chamber and coolant and oil passages in the cylinder head interface. Mahle gaskets are used by OEMs and technicians worldwide, and this part follows that sealing-focused approach with a composite body, graphite head gasket material, and dimensions suited to the listed Ford and Mercury applications. If you are searching for a Ford Escort head gasket or Mercury Tracer head gasket, Mahle 5884 is the direct OE-style service part to review.

This part cross-references FEL-PRO 9309 PT-2 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Compression loss from a failed cylinder head seal
• Coolant leakage at the head-to-block joint
• Oil seepage between the cylinder head and engine block
• Combustion gas leakage into the cooling system
• Service replacement needs after cylinder head removal

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 1991-1996 Ford Escort, N/A. Fits 1991-1996 Mercury Tracer, N/A. Use graphite cylinder head bolts when installing this engine cylinder head gasket. Verify cylinder head and block surfaces are clean, flat, and free of old gasket material before assembly. Follow the manufacturer’s torque sequence and torque-to-yield procedure exactly for proper sealing.

Quality Assurance

Mahle supplies sealing products used in OEM and professional repair environments, and this gasket is built to OEM-standard expectations for fit and sealing performance. Confirm engine code, bore size, and fastener requirements before installation.