SKF 18724 Engine Timing Cover Seal

SKF Timing Cover Seal for Ford and Lincoln

SKF Timing Cover Seal Part Number 18724 is an engine sealing component built for Ford and Lincoln applications that need reliable oil control at the timing cover. With LongLife sealing surface design and precise dimensions, it supports a proper seal where the timing cover meets the engine front cover area.

SKF has a long history in seal engineering, and the Timing Cover Seal line reflects that experience with premium materials and application-specific construction. This seal is sized for the correct shaft diameter and outside diameter to help maintain a secure fit in the intended engine sealing location.

Key Features

• Part Number 18724 timing cover seal for engine sealing service
• LongLife sealing surface type for durable sealing performance
• Width: 0.351 in.
• Outside diameter: 2.503 in.
• Shaft diameter: 1.874 in.
• Engineered for Ford F-150, Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer, and Lincoln Navigator applications
• Cross-reference: XW4E6700AA

Detailed Description

SKF 18724 is an engine timing cover seal designed for vehicles that require a precise front-engine seal to retain lubricant and help keep contaminants out. The seal dimensions and LongLife sealing surface type support a controlled fit in the timing cover area, making it a practical choice for service on Ford F-150, Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer, Ford Mustang, Ford Transit, and Lincoln Navigator models. This part number 18724 is also listed for additional Ford and Lincoln platforms across the 1996-2024 model years.

Compatible With 2022-2024 Lincoln Navigator, Timing Cover Seal; 1999-2021 Ford Expedition; 2005-2021 Ford F-150; 2005-2021 Lincoln Navigator; 2011-2019 Ford Explorer; 2007-2018 Ford Edge; 2005-2017 Ford Mustang; and other listed Ford and Lincoln applications. For buyers searching by vehicle, this seal is a direct fitment-focused option for timing cover seal service on Ford F-150 and Lincoln Navigator applications.

What It Helps Address

• Oil seepage at the timing cover sealing surface
• Contamination entering the front engine sealing area
• Seal wear from age, heat, and mileage
• Loss of proper sealing at the timing cover interface
• Service replacement needs on Ford and Lincoln engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the sealing surface, shaft area, and timing cover bore before installation. Clean away old seal material, oil residue, and debris so the new seal can seat evenly. Verify the shaft diameter and outside diameter match the application before assembly. Because fitment varies by engine configuration, confirm the vehicle listing against the exact year, make, and model before installation.

Quality Assurance

SKF designs and manufactures seals to specific application requirements using premium materials and established sealing engineering practices. The brand’s long-standing focus on lubricant retention and contamination control supports dependable service in engine sealing applications.