Fel-Pro 71428 Fuel Injection Idle Air Control Valve Gasket

Fel-Pro 71428 Fuel Injection Idle Air Control Valve Gasket

Fel-Pro 71428 is a premium fuel injection idle air control valve gasket built for direct sealing performance on a range of Ford, Mazda, and Mercury applications. It uses application-specific materials to deliver full vehicle sealing where the idle air control valve mounts to the intake system.

Key Features

• Premium-grade gasket for fuel injection idle air control valve service
• Application-specific sealing material for a precise fit
• Supports reliable sealing on Ford Ranger, Mazda B3000, Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable, and Ford Windstar applications
• Direct replacement part number 71428 for service and repair work
• Cross-references Ford F68E9F670A and related OE numbers for the same application

Detailed Description

Fel-Pro 71428 is engineered for vehicles that need a dependable seal at the idle air control valve interface. As a premium gasket, it is built to match the sealing demands of the application rather than using a generic universal design. This makes it a practical choice for 2002-2008 Ford Ranger, 2002-2008 Mazda B3000, 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, and 1996-2003 Ford Windstar service work. The part number 71428 is commonly selected when replacing a worn or leaking idle air control valve gasket on these vehicles.

What It Helps Address

• Air leakage at the idle air control valve mounting surface
• Rough or unstable idle caused by sealing loss
• Vacuum-related drivability complaints around the intake system
• Service repairs where the original gasket no longer seals cleanly

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both sealing surfaces before installation and inspect the idle air control valve and surrounding intake components for carbon buildup or damage. Confirm the gasket matches the vehicle application before assembly. This part fits 2002-2008 Ford Ranger, 2002-2008 Mazda B3000, 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, and 1996-2003 Ford Windstar.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro states that its gaskets are built for complete vehicle sealing using application-specific materials, with durability and performance trusted by professionals. Fel-Pro 71428 follows that approach as a premium sealing component for targeted OE-style repair.