1996 Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

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Keep Your 1996 Ford Explorer in Top Shape with Quality Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Valve Cover and Cylinder Head, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1996 Ford Explorer looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Push Rods, Engine Valve Lifters, and Cylinder Head Bolt Sets. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.

Top-Rated Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads from Trusted Brands

Looking for a reliable Valve Cover and Cylinder Head? We’ve got you covered with options from brands you know and trust like Felpro and Sealed Power. For example, Felpro Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads start at just $5.99 with an average 4.6 star rating. Sealed Power offer similar pricing and quality, backed by strong customer feedback. With over 20 reviews and a solid 4 star average, you can shop with confidence knowing other Ford Explorer owners approve.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1996 Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Head at Advance Auto Parts is around $318.06, with a range that starts at $0.43 and goes up to $1,838.99. With 54 options in stock from 8 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Engine Valve Lifter, Engine Push Rod, and Engine Push Rod start at just $2.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.

Explore Related Parts

While you’re upgrading or replacing your Valve Cover and Cylinder Head, don’t forget to check out other key components like Engine Gaskets and Seals and Engine Timing Parts. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1996 Ford Explorer in peak condition, inside and out.

Looking for the perfect Valve Cover and Cylinder Head for your 1996 Ford Explorer? You’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads that fit your vehicle. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer only the highest quality OEM and aftermarket Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads, ensuring durability and a precise fit for your Ford Explorer. Whether you’re driving a 1996 model or another popular model year like 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, we’ve got you covered. Purchasing Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads from Advance Auto Parts is a smart choice, giving you access to trusted brands and parts built to perform. Below, you’ll find links to various types of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads that fit your vehicle.

Essential 1996 Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

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$135.99

This replacement valve cover matches the fit and function of the original equipment part that may be damaged or warped. Made from quality materials for excellent fit and superior heat resistance, this valve cover has undergone extensive testing.

Product Features:

Direct replacement – this valve cover matches the original equipment part for fit and function
Durable construction – this valve cover is made of quality materials to withstand extreme temperatures to resist leaking
Cost-effective solution – offers original equipment performance at competitive price
Quality tested – this part has undergone try-on and material testing to ensure a quality fit and reliable service

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$8.29

Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

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$33.99

Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust.

Product Features:

Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
Avoid risk associated with re-use of T-T-Y (torque to yield) head bolts
Validated for fit, form and function
Unsurpassed quality you can trust

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$15.99

Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
Uses leading edge materials
State-of-the-art manufacturing
Exacting tolerances
Meets or exceeds OEM specifications

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$1059.99

The Edelbrock #60225 Performer RPM cylinder head is designed for use with 289-351W c.i.d. Small-Block Ford applications. The Edelbrock #60225 Performer RPM head is perfect for street performance, daily drivers, street rods and muscle cars where seat-of-th

Product Features:

Complete Single For Hydraulic Roller
60cc Combustion Chamber Volume
170cc Intake/60cc Exhaust Runner Volume
1.9 in. Intake/1.6 in. Exhaust Valve Diameter
0.625 in. Deck Thickness

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$1479.99

The Edelbrock #5023 E-Street cylinder heads are designed for Ford 289-351 W V8 applications. The Edelbrock E-Street cylinder heads offer American made quality and affordable performance. E-Street cylinder heads feature as-cast ports and are designed for e

Product Features:

Complete Pair
60cc Combustion Chamber Volume
170cc Intake/60cc Exhaust Runner Volume
1.9 in. Intake/1.6 in. Exhaust Valve Diameter
0.625 in. Deck Thickness

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$111.99

Product Features:

PROPRIETARY COATING – Nonstick anti-friction coating seals small surface scratches and imperfections
SEALING TECHNOLOGIES – Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
NO RETORQUE DESIGN – Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
STRONG AND DURABLE – Features graphite or reinforced fiber facing material and steel armor for strength and durability
DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces

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$348.99

Whether you are a professional technician or a skilled do-it-yourselfer, you need easy access to Victor Reinz quality at every level of the engine all in one box and without any surprises. Protective packaging, informative labels, and state-of-the art electronic cataloging, ensure you receive precisely the gaskets and seals needed for a successful, long-lasting repair.

Product Features:

Choosing Victor Reinz assures getting OE quality parts in gaskets sets that have the coverage, contents, packaging and electronic cataloging to best meet the needs of the aftermarket.

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$98.99

If you have ever installed a rocker stud into a cylinder head and watched it wobble as it screwed in, you knew from the beginning that the rocker geometry was going to be inconsistent all over the place. ARP rocker studs are concentric within 0.005 T.I.R. thread pitch to thread pitch. They run in straight and true. Lengths are exact designed to provide positive seating every time. An extra large radius base offers greater resistance to flex. Available in both High Performance and Pro Series models. To be used with ARP patented Perma-Loc(TM) adjusters.

Product Features:

Made Of 8740 Chrome Moly Forgings
Heat Treated To 180,000 Psi
Excellent For Elapsed Time Bracket Racing, Limited Rule Oval Track Competition And Street Use
Lengths Are Exact Designed To Provide Positive Seating Every Time
Set of 16
1″ Adjuster Thread Length
3/8″-24 Shank Diameter and Thread
3/8″ Typical Small Block Application with Roller Rockers

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$159.99

The Edelbrock #5845 Replacement Hydraulic Roller Sure Seat Valve Spring for Edelbrock cylinder heads are made of highest quality spring wire and precision wound to close tolerances.

Product Features:

Non-Rotator Type
1.460 in. Outer Diameter
1.060 in. Inner Diameter
1.060 in. Coil Blind
Set of 16

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$3.99

This engine cylinder head plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:

Direct replacement – this engine cylinder head plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience

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$5.99

Fel-Pro® gaskets are specifically designed for the repair environment to deliver a reliable seal on even the most troublesome applications. Designed for imperfect sealing surfaces and manufactured with proprietary materials, you can count on Fel-Pro for innovative sealing solutions for the real-world repair environment.

Product Features:

Recommended replacement when observing wear on original pins
Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
Validated for fit, form and function
Unsurpassed quality you can trust

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$8.49

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$16.99

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$479.99

Inside tang-to-taper relationship held tightly for repeatable valve spring installed heights

Product Features:

For simplicity, any Super Lock fits any COMP Cams 10° retainer – just choose the correct lock for you valve size and application
Super Locks are recommended in all race applications

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$0.43

Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:

Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
Uses leading edge materials
State-of-the-art manufacturing
Exacting tolerances
Meets or exceeds OEM specifications

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$81.99

The Edelbrock No. 9711 Intake Valve Seat set is a replacement for Edelbrock cylinder heads.

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$59.99

Product Features:

PROPRIETARY COATING – Exclusive coating helps withstand rougher sealing surface finishes up to 80 Ra
SUPERIOR SEAL – Precise embossed sealing beads at all vital areas to eliminate leak paths
MULTI-LAYERED STEEL CONSTRUCTION – Multiple layers of stainless steel maintain sealing stress and accommodate head lift
UNIQUE COMBUSTION SEAL – Accommodates high cylinder pressures and head movement encountered with engines
DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces

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$89.99

Mr. Gasket Ultra-Seal Head Gaskets are a five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction. The graphite core has excellent thermoconductivity (transfers heat) away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out. They provide excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance. A high temperature silicone coating ensures sealing of engine fluids. Compatible with cast iron or aluminum heads, they will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads. Suitable for high performance street, drag race and oval track use. Sold individually.brbrGasket Bore 4.100 inch, Compressed thickness 0.038 inch

Product Features:

Five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction
Graphite core has excellent thermo-conductivity-transfers heat away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out
Provides excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance
Coated with high temperature silicone to ensure sealing of engine fluids
Will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads
For high performance street, drag race and oval track use
Compatible w/High Octane Fuel
Compatible With Exotic Fuel

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$72.99

Product Features:

Choosing Victor Reinz assures getting OE quality parts in gaskets sets that have the coverage, contents, packaging and electronic cataloging to best meet the needs of the aftermarket.
Dana engineering-approved for fit, form and function
Meets or exceeds OE specifications

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$35.99

Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust.

Product Features:

Manufactured for the repair environment
Unsurpassed quality you can trust
Unsurpassed quality you can trust

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$59.99

Product Features:

PROPRIETARY COATING – Exclusive coating helps withstand rougher sealing surface finishes up to 80 Ra
SUPERIOR SEAL – Precise embossed sealing beads at all vital areas to eliminate leak paths
MULTI-LAYERED STEEL CONSTRUCTION – Multiple layers of stainless steel maintain sealing stress and accommodate head lift
UNIQUE COMBUSTION SEAL – Accommodates high cylinder pressures and head movement encountered with engines
DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces

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$62.99

Product Features:

PROPRIETARY NEXTGEN COATING TECHNOLOGY – Precise amount of coating is applied to withstand higher engine temperatures and accommodate surface finishes as rough as 80 Ra
UNIQUE COMBUSTION SEAL – Exclusive Laser Weld stopper layer technology reduces gasket damage from blow out and helps ensure a stronger combustion seal
MULTI-LAYERED STEEL CONSTRUCTION – Multiple layers of stainless steel maintain sealing stress and accommodate head lift
SUPERIOR SEAL – Precise embossed sealing beads at vital areas to eliminate leak paths
DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces

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$61.99

Product Features:

PROPRIETARY NEXTGEN COATING TECHNOLOGY – Precise amount of coating is applied to withstand higher engine temperatures and accommodate surface finishes as rough as 80 Ra
UNIQUE COMBUSTION SEAL – Exclusive Laser Weld stopper layer technology reduces gasket damage from blow out and helps ensure a stronger combustion seal
MULTI-LAYERED STEEL CONSTRUCTION – Multiple layers of stainless steel maintain sealing stress and accommodate head lift
SUPERIOR SEAL – Precise embossed sealing beads at vital areas to eliminate leak paths
DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces

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$57.99

Product Features:

PROPRIETARY COATING – Exclusive coating helps withstand rougher sealing surface finishes up to 80 Ra
UNIQUE COMBUSTION SEAL – Exclusive Laser Weld stopper layer technology reduces gasket damage from blow out and helps ensure a stronger combustion seal
MULTI-LAYERED STEEL CONSTRUCTION – Multiple layers of stainless steel maintain sealing stress and accommodate head lift
SUPERIOR SEAL – Precise embossed sealing beads at all vital areas to eliminate leak paths
HANDLES EXTREME ENGINE CONDITIONS – Engineered and manufactured to inhibit over-compression of embossments to maintain a superior seal under peak combustion pressures and temperatures
DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces

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$62.99

Product Features:

PROPRIETARY NEXTGEN COATING TECHNOLOGY – Precise amount of coating is applied to withstand higher engine temperatures and accommodate surface finishes as rough as 80 Ra
UNIQUE COMBUSTION SEAL – Exclusive Laser Weld stopper layer technology reduces gasket damage from blow out and helps ensure a stronger combustion seal
MULTI-LAYERED STEEL CONSTRUCTION – Multiple layers of stainless steel maintain sealing stress and accommodate head lift
SUPERIOR SEAL – Precise embossed sealing beads at vital areas to eliminate leak paths
DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces

Popular 1996 Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads Categories

Valve Covers

Engine Valve Lifters

Cylinder Head Bolt Sets

Cylinder Head Gasket Sets

Cylinder Head Gaskets

Cylinder Head Alignment Dowel Pins

Engine Cylinder Head Plugs

Engine Valve Locks

Engine Valve Seats

Cylinder Heads

Most Popular Push Rods for 1996 Ford Explorers

Enhance your 1996 Ford Explorer with one of the 2 Push Rods we have in stock, starting at just $2.99.

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Best-Selling 1996 Ford Explorer Engine Valve Lifter

Upgrade your Explorer with our best-selling Engine Valve Lifter with a 3.5 Starts rating across 3 reviews.

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$24.99

Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
Uses leading edge materials
State-of-the-art manufacturing
Exacting tolerances
Meets or exceeds OEM specifications

Top-Quality Cylinder Head Bolt Sets for 1996 Ford Explorers

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Cylinder Head Bolt Set for Ford Explorers and enjoy top-notch performance from $33.99.

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$52.99

Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust.

Product Features:

Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
Avoid risk associated with re-use of T-T-Y (torque to yield) head bolts
Validated for fit, form and function
Unsurpassed quality you can trust

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$33.99

Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust.

Product Features:

Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
Avoid risk associated with re-use of T-T-Y (torque to yield) head bolts
Validated for fit, form and function
Unsurpassed quality you can trust

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$82.99

High Performance head bolts are available with a reduced wrenching hex or 12 point and wide area flanged head that eliminates the need for valve train removal to facilitate cylinder head retorquing. All High Performance Series bolts are 180,000 PSI (which is 15 Percent stronger than Grade 8) and kits come complete with hardened parallel ground washers.

Product Features:

High Performance Head Bolts Are Available With A Reduced Wrenching Hex Or 12 Point
Wide Area Flanged Head That Eliminates The Need For Valve Train Removal To Facilitate Cylinder Head Retorquing
Rated At 180,000 Psi Tensile Strength
High Performance Head Bolts Are Stronger

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$38.49

These grade 8 alloy steel, longer length bolts are designed to compensate for thread length lost when using head bolt washers. This allows increased torque and clamping. Set of 10 does one cylinder head.

Product Features:

Cylinder Head Bolts
Longer-Than-Stock
High Quality Grade 8 Alloy
Increase Torque Settings
Higher Clamp Loads On Gasket

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$437.99

CYL HEAD COMPONENTS

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$437.99

The Edelbrock No. 8502 bolt kit contain a complete set of the highest quality head bolts and hardened washers available. Cold-formed to ensure molecular integrity and heat treated prior to thread rolling and machining. Reduced diameter bolt heads eliminate the need for valve train removal to facilitate cylinder head re-torqueing. Hardened and parallel-ground washers are included.

Top Picks for 1996 Ford Explorer Cylinder Head Gaskets

Invest in one of our 4 durable Cylinder Head Gaskets for your 1996 Ford, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

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Fel-Pro gaskets are specifically designed for the repair environment to deliver a reliable seal on even the most troublesome applications. Designed for imperfect sealing surfaces and manufactured with proprietary materials, you can count on Fel-Pro for innovative sealing solutions for the real-world repair environment.

Product Features:

PermaTorque head gaskets meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
Requires no retorquing of the head bolts
Manufactured for the repair environment
Validated for fit, form, and function
Unsurpassed quality you can trust

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$35.99

Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust.

Product Features:

Manufactured for the repair environment
Unsurpassed quality you can trust
Unsurpassed quality you can trust

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$89.99

Five layer (graphite core/perforated steel outer layers) composite construction
Graphite core has excellent thermo-conductivity-transfers heat away from hot spots in head preventing gasket burn-out
Provides excellent stability, compressibility and high temperature endurance
Coated with high temperature silicone to ensure sealing of engine fluids
Will not brinell (indent) aluminum cylinder heads
For high performance street, drag race and oval track use
Compatible w/High Octane Fuel
Compatible With Exotic Fuel

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$59.99

DESIGNED FOR THE TOUGHEST CONDITIONS – Engineered for hardworking vehicles that operate in severe conditions
STRONG AND DURABLE – Severe duty steel core gaskets designed slightly thicker to accommodate for machined surfaces
PREMIUM MATERIALS – High-grade stainless armor enhances strength and corrosion resistance while proprietary coatings enhance sealing and anti-stick properties
SUPERIOR SEAL – Precise embossed Printo seal sealing beads at all vital areas to eliminate leak paths
DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces

Cylinder Head Gasket Sets for 1996 Ford Explorers

Make a smart move for your 1996 Ford Explorer with products all priced from $111.99 to $149.99.

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Product Features:

PROPRIETARY COATING – Nonstick anti-friction coating seals small surface scratches and imperfections
SEALING TECHNOLOGIES – Exclusive sealing innovations and technologies with proprietary materials and unique design features to ensure a superior seal for your repair
NO RETORQUE DESIGN – Steel core helps eliminate the need for retorquing head bolts
STRONG AND DURABLE – Features graphite or reinforced fiber facing material and steel armor for strength and durability
DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES – Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces

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$149.99

Product Features:

Head: 4.100″ Bore/0.045″ Thick/9.8cc Vol.
Intake: 1.20″x2.00″ Port/.060″ Thick
Exhaust: 1.25″x1.48″ Port
5/16″ Valve Cover
Multi Piece Configuration

Top-Rated Valve Cover and Cylinder Head Brands For Your 1996 Ford Explorer

When it comes to finding the perfect Valve Cover and Cylinder Head for your 1996 Ford Explorer, Advance Auto Parts has you covered with a wide selection of high-quality OEM and aftermarket options from 8 trusted brands. We carry the most popular Valve Cover and Cylinder Head brands including Felpro and Sealed Power, and more, all known for their exceptional customer ratings (average brand rating of 4.6 stars) and competitive prices, as low as $0.43. Purchasing a Valve Cover and Cylinder Head from us here at Advance Auto Parts is a smart move for both you and your 1996 Ford Explorer, providing peace of mind with parts that meet or exceed OEM standards.

Popular Felpro 1996 Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

If you’re looking for a top-quality Valve Cover and Cylinder Head for your 1996 Ford Explorer, Advance Auto Parts has exactly what you need with our selection of Felpro Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads. We have 3 Felpro Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads in stock for this fitment, all known for their durability and precision fit. With prices starting at just $5.99 and an average cost of $31.66, you’ll find the perfect Valve Cover and Cylinder Head for your needs and budget. Felpro Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1996 Ford Explorer come highly rated, with over 9 customer reviews and an impressive average rating of 4.6 stars. Choosing a Felpro Valve Cover and Cylinder Head from Advance Auto Parts is a smart move to ensure quality and value for your vehicle.

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PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket

“Part was perfect fit.”

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CYLINDER HEAD BOLT SET

“Great product and price. They were also in stock. Thank you”

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Engine Cylinder Head Dowel Pin Set

“Just like the originals”

Top-Quality Sealed Power 1996 Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

For those in search of a high-quality Valve Cover and Cylinder Head for their 1996 Ford Explorer, Advance Auto Parts offers a great selection of Sealed Power Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads. With 2 Sealed Power Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads in stock, you can trust you’re getting top-tier parts designed for durability and a perfect fit. Prices for these Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads start at just $0.43, with an average price of $4.36, giving you a range of options to suit your budget. Backed by over 3 customer ratings and an average rating of 4.3 stars, Sealed Power Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads provide both reliability and excellent performance. Choosing a Sealed Power Valve Cover and Cylinder Head from Advance Auto Parts is a smart investment in your vehicle’s performance and longevity.

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Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper

“You guys are always great”

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Engine Push Rod

“best price around, discount made the sale, quality product, PROMPT delivery”

FAQs for 1996 Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

What are the best-selling Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for 1996 Ford Explorers?

Out of 54 Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads that fit 1996 Ford Explorers, the following parts are the top sellers:

Engine Valve Lifter (3718824) – $24.99
Engine Push Rod (3700917) – $2.99
Engine Push Rod (19692664) – $8.29

What’s the price range for 1996 Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads?

The prices of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1996 Ford Explorer range from $0.43 up to $1,838.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Valve Cover and Cylinder Head for a 1996 Ford Explorer?

The average price for Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1996 Ford Explorer is $318.06. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Valve Cover and Cylinder Head category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for other Ford Explorer model years?

Yes, we carry Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for 33 model years of Ford Explorers between 1991 and 2025. The following model years are the most popular for Valve Cover and Cylinder Head purchases: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, and 2014.

What are the cheapest Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for my 1996 Ford Explorer?

The cheapest 1996 Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads we carry are:

Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper (19694179) – $0.43
Engine Rocker Arm Ball Stud (19694255) – $1.49
Engine Push Rod (3700917) – $2.99
Pipe Plug C.S. Hex 3/4-14 Npt x 5/8 In. (Sold by each) (22140103) – $3.99
Engine Cylinder Head Dowel Pin Set (19780151) – $5.99

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for any other 1996 Ford models?

Yes. We stock Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for 22 other popular 1996 Ford models. Some of the most popular are 1996 Mustang Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads, 1996 E-250 Econoline Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads, 1996 E-350 Econoline Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads, 1996 E-150 Econoline Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads, and 1996 Thunderbird Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads.

What are the top-rated Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads that fit the 1996 Ford Explorer?

Based on 20 reviews by customers, our 1996 Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads have an average customer rating of 4 stars. These are the highest-rated categories of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for the 1996 Ford Explorer and their top-rated products:

Cylinder Head Alignment Dowel Pins
- Engine Cylinder Head Dowel Pin Set (19780151) – $5.99
Engine Valve Locks
- Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper (19694179) – $0.43

What types of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads do you sell for my 1996 Ford Explorer?

As of 3/1/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads for a 1996 Ford Explorer:

Can I get help with 1996 Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Head orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Ford Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads and more.

What is your return policy for Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.

1996 Ford Explorer Valve Cover and Cylinder Heads

Dorman – Valve Cover Kit (Part No.264-999)

Sealed Power – Engine Push Rod (Part No.RP-3332)

Felpro – Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set (Part No.ES 72155)

Sealed Power – Engine Valve Lifter (Part No.HT-2305)

Edelbrock – RPM Small-Block Ford 1.90" Cylinder Head Hydraulic Roller Camshaft (Part No.60225)

Edelbrock – Small-Block Ford E-Street Cylinder Heads 1.90" (Part No.5023)

Felpro – PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.HIS 9081 PT)

Victor Reinz – Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Set (Part No.02-10921-01)

ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Chevy Small Block, 1.895" Stud L, Black Oxide, Chrome, Set Of 16 (Part No.134-7104)

Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Ball Stud (Part No.MR-1847)

Sealed Power – Engine Valve Spring (Part No.VS-1643)

Edelbrock – Sure Seat Valve Springs (Part No.5845)

Dorman – Pipe Plug C.S. Hex 3/4-14 Npt x 5/8 In. (Sold by each) (Part No.090-072)

Felpro – Engine Cylinder Head Dowel Pin Set (Part No.ES 70744)

Sealed Power – Engine Exhaust Valve (Part No.V-1961)

Sealed Power – Engine Exhaust Valve (Part No.V-4603)

Competition Cams – Super Valve Locks, 11/32" 1 St (Part No.611-16)

Sealed Power – Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper (Part No.VK-115)

Edelbrock – Valve Seat For S/B Chevy Heads With 1.60" Valves (Part No.9711)

Felpro – PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.9792 PT-2)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Head Gasket (Part No.5807G)

Victor Reinz – Multi-Layer Steel Left Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.61-10393-00)

Felpro – PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.9333 PT-1)

Felpro – PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.9790 PT-2)

Felpro – PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.26307 PT)

Felpro – PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.26680 PT)

Felpro – PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.26301 PT)

Felpro – PermaTorque Engine Cylinder Head Gasket (Part No.26306 PT)

Sealed Power – Engine Push Rod (Part No.RP-3332)

Sealed Power – Engine Push Rod (Part No.RP-3241)

Sealed Power – Engine Valve Lifter (Part No.HT-2205)

Felpro – CYLINDER HEAD BOLT SET (Part No.ES 72794)

Felpro – Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Set (Part No.ES 72155)

ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Ford Small Block 289/ 302, Hex Head, 180000Psi Tensile (Part No.154-3601)

Mr. Gasket – Ultra Seal: Cylinder Head Bolts (Part No.950G)

Edelbrock – CYL HEAD COMPONENTS (Part No.8505)

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