Parts for your 2016 Ford Everest-Head gasket

2016 Ford Everest head gasket: what it does and how to look after it

Yes, the 2016 Ford Everest does use a head gasket. Ford’s own technical literature confirms it: the Ford Workshop Manual for the Ranger/Everest platform (PX II, 2015–2018) under Engine, Section 303-01 for both the 2.2L (P4AT) and 3.2L (P5AT) Duratorq TDCi diesels specifies a multi-layer steel cylinder head gasket and torque-to-yield head bolts during cylinder head removal/installation. Ford/Motorcraft parts catalogues also list the head gasket as a service part for these engines. Those sources make it clear the head gasket is very much relevant and fitted to the 2016 Everest.

On the 2016 Everest, the head gasket sits between the cylinder head and engine block, sealing combustion pressures while keeping coolant and oil in their own lanes. It’s a tough MLS design, but like any gasket it relies on proper clamping force, clean mating surfaces, and a cooling system that isn’t letting the engine run hot.

It isn’t a scheduled maintenance item, it’s replaced if there’s a failure or whenever the head comes off for other work. Owners and workshops can give it the best shot at a long life by focusing on cooling-system health. Overheating is the big killer, so keeping the correct Ford-approved OAT coolant, ensuring fans, thermostat and water pump are doing their job, and bleeding the system properly after service all help. Under the bonnet of tow vehicles and those tackling outback or alpine climbs, extra attention to radiator cleanliness and coolant condition pays off.

• Watch for tell-tales: rising temperature under load, unexplained coolant loss, hard upper radiator hose from excess pressure, sweet-smelling white exhaust on start-up, milky oil, or misfires when cold.
• Know that on these Duratorq engines, EGR cooler or radiator issues can mimic a blown gasket, so pressure tests, sniff tests, cooling-system dye checks and cylinder leakage tests are worth doing before tearing in.
• If a head gasket job is on, follow the Ford WSM: renew torque-to-yield head bolts, check head/block flatness, clean surfaces carefully, vacuum-fill or correctly bleed the cooling system, and change engine oil and filter afterwards.

A well-serviced 2016 Ford Everest can go the distance without head gasket drama. Keep it cool, keep it clean, and don’t ignore early symptoms—small fixes now can prevent a big bill later.

Popular questions

Do all 2016 Ford Everest engines have a head gasket?

They do. Both the 2.2L four-cylinder and 3.2L five-cylinder Duratorq TDCi diesels use a multi-layer steel head gasket, as detailed in Ford’s Workshop Manual for the Ranger/Everest platform. It’s a standard part of the engine’s sealing system.

What are common symptoms of a failing head gasket on a 3.2 Duratorq?

Typical signs include overheating under load, persistent coolant loss with no visible leak, pressurised cooling hoses when cold, white steam from the exhaust, contaminated oil (milky), or a rough cold start. Because EGR cooler faults can copy some of these symptoms, proper testing is important before repairs.

What does replacement usually involve and cost in AU/NZ?

Expect cylinder head removal, machining checks, new MLS gasket, new TTY head bolts, fluids, and a thorough cooling-system bleed. Pricing varies with machining, parts quality and region, but ballparks of AUD/NZD $2,000–$4,500 are common at independent specialists, main dealers can be higher. A solid diagnosis up front avoids unnecessary spend.