Mahle HS3530C Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set

Mahle HS3530C Head Gasket Set for Ford and Mercury

The Mahle HS3530C engine cylinder head gasket set is built for 1996-2001 Ford Explorer and 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer applications. It combines OEM-standard sealing materials with fitment-specific components to support a proper cylinder head service on these vehicles.

Key Features

• Engine cylinder head gasket set for Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer applications
• OEM Standard item grade for service-level replacement
• Composite cylinder head gasket material
• Graphite exhaust manifold gasket material
• Composite intake manifold gasket material
• Contains miscellaneous gaskets and seals for related sealing points
• Torque-to-yield application noted for proper fastener service planning
• Cross-reference: FEL-PRO HS 8548 PT-14 and Ford F6TZ 6079-BB

Detailed Description

Mahle HS3530C is an engine cylinder head gasket set engineered for sealing work on the 4.0L-era Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer platform applications listed in the fitment data. The set uses a composite head gasket, a graphite exhaust manifold gasket, and a composite intake manifold gasket to address the sealing surfaces commonly serviced during cylinder head repair. Mahle supplies gaskets used by OEMs and technicians worldwide, and this set follows an OEM-standard approach for replacement work.

This part number, HS3530C, is a direct fitment-based option for 1996-2001 Ford Explorer and 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer models. It is also a practical cross-reference for technicians sourcing HS 8548 PT-14 or Ford F6TZ 6079-BB for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Coolant loss from a failed cylinder head sealing surface
• Compression leakage between the head and block
• Intake manifold sealing issues during top-end service
• Exhaust manifold gasket leakage at the cylinder head interface
• Multiple gasket replacement needs during cylinder head repair

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 1996-2001 Ford Explorer, N/A. Fits 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, N/A. Cylinder head bolts are not included, and replacement is recommended because this application is marked torque-to-yield. Verify all mating surfaces are clean, flat, and free of old gasket material before assembly. Follow the vehicle-specific torque sequence and tightening procedure for the engine being serviced.

Quality Assurance

Mahle gaskets are produced to support OEM-style sealing performance and are trusted in professional engine repair environments. The HS3530C is built as an OEM-standard gasket set for the listed Ford and Mercury applications, with materials selected for the sealing points commonly addressed in cylinder head service.