Standard Ignition PG42 Fuel Injection Plenum Gasket

Fuel Injection Plenum Gasket for Ford and Mercury

Standard Ignition PG42 is a fuel injection plenum gasket built for select Ford and Mercury applications. It is designed with a plastic construction and an intake manifold gasket included to support a proper seal in the intake system.

Compatible with 1995-2000 Ford Contour, 1996-2000 Ford Taurus, and 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, this PG42 gasket is a direct-fit service part for intake sealing repairs.

Key Features

• Fuel injection plenum gasket for intake sealing service
• Plastic construction for OE-style fit and function
• Intake manifold gasket included
• 6-port design
• Standard Ignition PG42 replacement part
• Cross-references Continental 50041 and MAHLE MS16357 for the same application

Detailed Description

Standard Ignition PG42 is engineered for vehicles that need a reliable seal between intake components. The gasket is manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications and is tested in an ISO 9000-compliant environment. For Ford Contour, Ford Taurus, and Mercury Mystique intake service, this part supports consistent sealing where original components have worn, hardened, or failed.

The PG42 part number is a practical choice for intake manifold sealing repairs on 1995-2000 Ford Contour, 1996-2000 Ford Taurus, and 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique models. It is built for applications that require a 6-port fuel injection plenum gasket with the intake manifold gasket included.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a leaking intake plenum gasket
• Restoring intake manifold sealing after gasket wear
• Addressing vacuum leaks caused by degraded sealing surfaces
• Correcting rough idle or drivability issues related to intake leaks
• Servicing intake sealing on Ford Contour, Ford Taurus, and Mercury Mystique models

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the intake mating surfaces before installation and clean away old gasket material, oil residue, and carbon buildup. Verify that the replacement gasket matches the vehicle’s intake layout and port count before assembly. Follow the vehicle service procedure for torque sequence and recheck fasteners after installation if specified by the manufacturer.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition manufactures this gasket with durable materials and tests it in an ISO 9000-compliant environment. The PG42 is designed to meet or exceed OE specifications for intake sealing performance on the listed Ford and Mercury applications.