Dorman 917-200ES Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Gasket

Dorman VVT Solenoid Gasket for Ford Applications

Dorman 917-200ES is an engine variable valve timing solenoid gasket made from rubber for a direct-fit seal on specified Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It is shaped to match the original gasket’s fit and function where the VVT gasket has warped, cracked, or no longer seals properly.

Key Features

• Rubber construction with a black finish for engine sealing applications
• Designed to match original fit and function on specified vehicles
• Measures 46.6 in length and 46.6 in width with 18.4 thickness
• Inside and outside diameters measure 18.8 for consistent sealing dimensions
• Package contents: 2 seals
• Direct replacement for OE-style service on Ford Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, Mustang, Lincoln Navigator, Lincoln Mark LT, Mercury Mountaineer, and Explorer Sport Trac applications

Detailed Description

This Dorman engine variable valve timing solenoid gasket is built for service on 2004-2007 Ford and Lincoln platforms, including 2005-2006 Ford Mustang, 2004-2005 Ford F-150, 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2005-2006 Ford Expedition, 2005-2006 Lincoln Navigator, and 2006-2007 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer. It also covers 2006-2007 Ford F-150, F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, Lincoln Mark LT, and Explorer Sport Trac applications with the listed build-date notes, plus 2007 Ford Expedition and 2007 Lincoln Navigator with the off-centered hole design. Dorman 917-200ES is intended to restore the seal at the VVT solenoid interface and help maintain proper engine oil control at that location.

This part cross-references OE-style numbers such as 3L3Z6C535AA and 18-474B for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Oil seepage around the VVT solenoid gasket area
• Cracked or warped gasket material
• Loss of sealing at the variable valve timing solenoid
• Service replacement during VVT-related maintenance
• Leak concerns on Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury engine assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle build date and gasket style before ordering, since several listings are limited to specific production cutoffs such as 8/07/06, 12/04/06, and 12/18/06. Confirm the off-centered hole design where noted for 2007 Expedition and 2007 Navigator applications. Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the solenoid area for oil residue or damage that could affect the new seal.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this gasket to match the original part’s fit and function on the listed vehicles, supporting OE-style service for engine sealing repairs.