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Old Oct 1, 2025 | 10:52 PM
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Head Gasket Quality

Can anyone recommend a good head gasket for the 10th gen F150's ?
Are there superior/inferior makes of head gaskets?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2025 | 06:20 AM
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Well, I've seen FORD update just about EVERY head gasket they ever made
The 4,0, the 3.8 the 6.9 and 7.3. The 5.0
That said I would get the latest FORD ones
They ALL will work, just for how long
Biggest thing is a flat surface
If the head gasket blew, it will blow again sometime
Needs to be flat within .002-.004 across the block on the long side and .001-.002 across the width
 
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Old Oct 2, 2025 | 02:15 PM
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I’d go with a name you trust - Cometic or Fel-Pro are solid choices.
 
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