AP Exhaust 28541 Exhaust Pipe - Center

Brand AP Exhaust 28541
Position Center
Material Aluminized steel
Original Equipment Replacement Yes
Fits Ford and Mazda · 75 vehicles

OE replacement. Direct-fit exhaust pipe for straightforward installation.

Aluminized steel. Helps resist corrosion for longer service life.

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AP Exhaust 28541 Exhaust Pipe Overview

AP Exhaust 28541 is an aluminized steel exhaust pipe built as an original equipment replacement for select Ford Ranger and Mazda truck applications. It is made for center exhaust routing and matches the OE-style layout used on the factory system.

Use AP Exhaust 28541 when replacing a worn, rusted, or damaged center exhaust pipe on a compatible Ranger or Mazda B-Series truck. The part number 28541 is listed for multiple wheelbase and bed configurations, including welded OE systems that require replacement of related sections.

Key Features

  • Aluminized steel construction for corrosion resistance in everyday exhaust service
  • Original equipment replacement design for factory-style fitment
  • Center exhaust pipe application
  • Direct replacement option for select Ford Ranger and Mazda B2300, B2500, B3000, and B4000 models
  • AP Exhaust part number 28541

Fitment Details

  • Fits 2001-2004 Mazda B2300, center, 111" wheelbase; OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
  • Fits 1998-2003 Ford Ranger, center, 112" wheelbase; OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
  • Fits 1998-2003 Ford Ranger, center, 112" wheelbase.
  • Fits 1998-2003 Mazda B3000, center, 111" wheelbase; OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
  • Fits 1998-2001 Mazda B2500, center, 111" wheelbase; OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
  • Fits 1999 Mazda B4000, center, 111" wheelbase; OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
  • Fits 1995-1997 Ford Ranger, center; OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Cut as required.
  • Fits 1995-1997 Mazda B2300, center; OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Short Bed; Long Bed
  • Fits 1997 Mazda B3000, center; OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Short Bed; Long Bed
  • Fits 1995 Mazda B3000, center; OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Short Bed; Long Bed
  • Fits 1995-1997 Mazda B4000, center; OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Short Bed; Long Bed

Common Replacement Uses

  • Replacing a rusted or perforated center exhaust pipe
  • Restoring factory exhaust routing on a Ford Ranger or Mazda B-Series truck
  • Addressing exhaust leaks caused by a damaged welded OE section
  • Repairing a system that requires cut-to-fit installation on 1995-1997 Ford Ranger applications
  • Matching the center section on trucks with 111" or 112" wheelbase configurations

Installation Notes

Verify wheelbase, bed configuration, and model year before installation. Some listed applications were originally built as welded assemblies, and the notes indicate that related parts should be replaced where applicable. On 1995-1997 Ford Ranger applications, the pipe is noted as cut as required.

For best results, compare the existing exhaust routing and mounting points before installation. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Quality Assurance

AP Exhaust supplies OE replacement exhaust components, and part 28541 is specified as an original equipment replacement made from aluminized steel for factory-style service on the listed Ford Ranger and Mazda truck applications.

This part fits 75 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelBody TypeLitersCylindersWheel BasePositionNotes
2004MazdaB2300Standard Cab Pickup2.3LL4111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
2004MazdaB2300Extended Cab Pickup2.3LL4111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
2003FordRanger—2.3LL4112.0"Center(112" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
2003FordRanger—4.0LV6112.0"Center(112" W.B.)
2003FordRanger—3.0LV6112.0"Center(112" W.B.)
2003MazdaB2300Standard Cab Pickup2.3LL4111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
2003MazdaB2300Extended Cab Pickup2.3LL4111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
2003MazdaB3000Standard Cab Pickup3.0LV6111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
2003MazdaB3000Extended Cab Pickup3.0LV6111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
2002FordRanger—2.3LL4112.0"Center(112" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
2002FordRanger—4.0LV6112.0"Center(112" W.B.)
2002FordRanger—3.0LV6112.0"Center(112" W.B.)
2002MazdaB2300Standard Cab Pickup2.3LL4111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
2002MazdaB3000Standard Cab Pickup3.0LV6111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
2002MazdaB3000Extended Cab Pickup3.0LV6111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
2001FordRanger—2.5LL4112.0"Center(112" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
2001FordRanger—2.3LL4112.0"Center(112" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
2001FordRanger—4.0LV6112.0"Center(112" W.B.)
2001FordRanger—3.0LV6112.0"Center(112" W.B.)
2001MazdaB2300Standard Cab Pickup2.3LL4111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
2001MazdaB2500Standard Cab Pickup2.5LL4111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
2001MazdaB3000Extended Cab Pickup3.0LV6111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
2001MazdaB3000Standard Cab Pickup3.0LV6111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
2000FordRanger—2.5LL4112.0"Center(112" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
2000FordRanger—4.0LV6112.0"Center(112" W.B.)
2000FordRanger—3.0LV6112.0"Center(112" W.B.)
2000MazdaB2500Standard Cab Pickup2.5LL4111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
2000MazdaB2500Extended Cab Pickup2.5LL4111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
2000MazdaB3000Extended Cab Pickup3.0LV6111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
2000MazdaB3000Standard Cab Pickup3.0LV6111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
1999FordRanger—2.5LL4112.0"Center(112" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
1999FordRanger—4.0LV6112.0"Center(112" W.B.)
1999FordRanger—3.0LV6112.0"Center(112" W.B.)
1999MazdaB2500Extended Cab Pickup2.5LL4111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
1999MazdaB2500Standard Cab Pickup2.5LL4111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
1999MazdaB3000Standard Cab Pickup3.0LV6111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
1999MazdaB3000Extended Cab Pickup3.0LV6111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
1999MazdaB4000Standard Cab Pickup4.0LV6111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
1999MazdaB4000Extended Cab Pickup4.0LV6111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
1998FordRanger—2.5LL4112.0"Center(112" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
1998FordRanger—4.0LV6112.0"Center(112" W.B.)
1998FordRanger—3.0LV6112.0"Center(112" W.B.)
1998MazdaB2500Extended Cab Pickup2.5LL4111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
1998MazdaB2500Standard Cab Pickup2.5LL4111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
1998MazdaB3000Extended Cab Pickup3.0LV6111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
1998MazdaB3000Standard Cab Pickup3.0LV6111.6"Center(111" W.B.); OE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.
1997FordRanger—4.0LV6114.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Cut as required.
1997FordRanger—4.0LV6108.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Cut as required.
1997FordRanger—3.0LV6108.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Cut as required.
1997FordRanger—3.0LV6114.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Cut as required.
1997FordRanger—2.3LL4108.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Cut as required.
1997FordRanger—2.3LL4114.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Cut as required.
1997MazdaB2300—2.3LL4108.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Short Bed; Long Bed
1997MazdaB3000—3.0LV6114.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Short Bed; Long Bed
1997MazdaB3000—3.0LV6108.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Short Bed; Long Bed
1997MazdaB4000—4.0LV6108.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Short Bed; Long Bed
1996FordRanger—4.0LV6108.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Cut as required.
1996FordRanger—4.0LV6114.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Cut as required.
1996FordRanger—3.0LV6108.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Cut as required.
1996FordRanger—3.0LV6114.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Cut as required.
1996FordRanger—2.3LL4114.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Cut as required.
1996FordRanger—2.3LL4108.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Cut as required.
1996MazdaB2300—2.3LL4108.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Short Bed; Long Bed
1996MazdaB2300—2.3LL4114.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Short Bed; Long Bed
1996MazdaB4000—4.0LV6108.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Short Bed; Long Bed
1995FordRanger—4.0LV6108.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Cut as required.
1995FordRanger—4.0LV6114.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Cut as required.
1995FordRanger—3.0LV6114.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Cut as required.
1995FordRanger—3.0LV6108.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Cut as required.
1995FordRanger—2.3LL4114.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Cut as required.
1995FordRanger—2.3LL4108.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Cut as required.
1995MazdaB2300—2.3LL4114.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Short Bed; Long Bed
1995MazdaB2300—2.3LL4108.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Short Bed; Long Bed
1995MazdaB3000—3.0LV6108.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Short Bed; Long Bed
1995MazdaB4000—4.0LV6108.0"CenterOE system was a welded assembly. It is recommended that all parts noted [1] should be replaced.; Short Bed; Long Bed