Fel-Pro 71318 Engine Oil Filter Adapter Seal

Fel-Pro 71318 Oil Filter Adapter Seal

Fel-Pro 71318 is a premium engine oil filter adapter seal made for vehicles that use an oil filter adapter without an oil cooler. It is built with application-specific sealing materials to help maintain a dependable seal in the engine sealing system.

Compatible with select Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, and Mercury models, including Ford Explorer, Ford Edge, Lincoln MKZ, and Mazda CX-9 applications without an oil cooler. Fel-Pro 71318 is also a direct cross-reference for common OE-style replacement needs in the same application.

Key Features

• Premium-grade engine oil filter adapter seal
• Application-specific sealing material for a precise fit
• Made for vehicles without an oil cooler
• Supports sealing performance in the engine oil filter adapter area
• Fits a wide range of 2009-2020 Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, and Mercury applications
• Fel-Pro 71318 cross-references MAHLE B32188 for the same application

Detailed Description

Fel-Pro 71318 is an engine oil filter adapter seal engineered for direct replacement use on select Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKX, Lincoln MKZ, Mazda 6, Mazda CX-9, and related vehicles. The seal is specified for engines without an oil cooler, and the fitment data includes 2009-2020 model coverage depending on vehicle and configuration. Fel-Pro uses sealing materials matched to the application to support reliable sealing in the engine oil filter adapter assembly.

This part number, 71318, is a practical choice when servicing oil seepage at the adapter interface or replacing a worn seal during engine maintenance. It is also listed as a cross-reference to MAHLE B32188 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Oil seepage at the oil filter adapter seal area
• Leaks caused by a hardened or flattened adapter seal
• Maintenance on engines without an oil cooler
• Seal replacement during oil filter adapter service
• Fitment needs for Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, and Mercury vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify that the vehicle is equipped without an oil cooler before ordering or installing Fel-Pro 71318. Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly and inspect the adapter housing for damage, warping, or contamination before assembly. Confirm the application by year, make, and model, since fitment varies across the listed vehicles. For example, this part fits 2011-2019 Ford Explorer, N/A; 2010-2018 Ford Edge, N/A; and 2010-2016 Lincoln MKZ, N/A, all without an oil cooler.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro is known for sealing solutions that use application-specific materials and are trusted in professional repair environments. Part number 71318 is a premium-grade sealing component built for the listed engine oil filter adapter applications.