Fel-Pro 35478 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 35478 Engine Water Pump Gasket

Fel-Pro 35478 is a premium black engine water pump gasket built for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications that need dependable sealing at the water pump interface. It uses application-specific materials to support a tight, vehicle-specific seal on a wide range of V8-powered trucks, SUVs, vans, and performance cars.

Key Features

• Premium-grade engine water pump gasket for cooling system service
• Black sealing material selected for application-specific fit and sealing performance
• Designed for 100% vehicle sealing at the water pump mounting surface
• Direct replacement for many Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications
• Part number 35478 for easy catalog lookup and service matching

Detailed Description

Fel-Pro 35478 is an engine water pump gasket engineered for sealing the water pump to the engine on a broad range of Ford Mustang, F-150, Expedition, Explorer, and related Lincoln and Mercury models. Fel-Pro’s sealing systems are known for using materials matched to the application, helping maintain a reliable coolant seal where the water pump meets the engine. This part cross-references MAHLE K31309 for the same application.

Compatible With 1996-2025 Ford Mustang, 1997-2024 Ford F-150, 1999-2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 1999-2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 1997-2014 Ford Expedition, 2002-2010 Ford Explorer, 1998-2014 Lincoln Navigator, and additional Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury fitments listed below. The Fel-Pro 35478 gasket is a practical choice for cooling system repairs where a precise water pump seal is required.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant seepage at the water pump mounting surface
• Leaks after water pump replacement or cooling system service
• Sealing issues caused by worn or damaged gasket material
• Loss of coolant from the pump-to-engine interface
• Repeat repairs tied to poor sealing at the water pump

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and inspect the water pump and engine flange for corrosion, pitting, or old gasket residue. Verify the correct application by year, make, and model before assembly. Use standard cooling system service practices and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s torque sequence and specifications.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro gaskets are built around application-specific sealing materials and are trusted by professional technicians for engine sealing service. Part number 35478 is made for direct-fit cooling system repair across confirmed Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications.