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Mahle C32176 Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket
Engine Coolant Outlet Gasket for Ford, Mazda, and Lincoln
The Mahle C32176 engine coolant outlet gasket is an OEM-standard sealing solution for cooling system service. Built with molded rubber and supplied with the water outlet gasket, it supports a precise seal at the coolant outlet and thermostat housing interface on select Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and Lincoln applications.
Mahle sealing products are used by OEMs and technicians worldwide for dependable fit and consistent sealing performance. This C32176 gasket is a direct replacement choice for common coolant outlet and thermostat seal service on vehicles such as the Ford Fusion, Ford Escape, and Mazda 3.
Key Features
- OEM-standard engine coolant outlet gasket
- Molded rubber gasket material for a formed seal
- Includes water outlet gasket in the package contents
- Built for coolant outlet and thermostat housing sealing applications
- Cross-references FEL-PRO 35833 and Ford 3S4Z-8K556-AA / 6S4Z-8K556-A
- Mahle part number C32176 for accurate ordering and service lookup
Detailed Description
Mahle C32176 is an engine coolant outlet gasket made to OEM standard specifications for sealing the coolant outlet area on select Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and Lincoln vehicles. The molded rubber construction helps maintain a consistent seal at the housing-to-block or block-to-housing interface, depending on the application. This part number C32176 is used across multiple cooling system service applications, including Ford Fusion, Ford Escape, Ford Focus, Transit Connect, Mazda 3, Mazda 3 Sport, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Mercury Mariner, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ coverage.
This part cross-references FEL-PRO 35833 for the same application. Mahle’s sealing expertise makes C32176 a practical replacement when servicing coolant outlet leaks or thermostat seal interfaces on 2003-2020 Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and Lincoln models.
What It Is Used For
- Sealing coolant outlet connections during thermostat housing service
- Addressing coolant seepage at the water outlet or housing-to-block joint
- Replacing a flattened, hardened, or damaged molded rubber gasket
- Restoring a proper seal after cooling system maintenance on Ford Fusion and Ford Escape applications
- Supporting leak repair on Mazda 3 and Mazda MX-5 Miata cooling system service
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the vehicle’s year, make, model, and housing style before installation, since fitment varies by application. For 2006-2020 Ford Fusion, 2014-2020 Ford Transit Connect, 2007-2019 Ford Escape, 2007-2011 Ford Focus, 2007-2011 Mercury Mariner, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, and 2003-2004 Mazda 6, the included gasket is noted for use during Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal installation. Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly and inspect the coolant outlet housing for warpage or damage before installing the new gasket.
Quality Assurance
Mahle supplies sealing products trusted by OEMs and technicians around the globe. C32176 is built as an OEM-standard replacement gasket for cooling system sealing service.
| Brand | Mahle |
|---|---|
| Part Number | C32176 |
| Additional Package Contents | Contains water outlet gasket |
| Gasket Material | Molded rubber |
| Item Grade | Oem standard |
This part fits 87 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Ford | Fusion | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2020 | Ford | Transit Connect | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2019 | Ford | Escape | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2019 | Ford | Fusion | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2019 | Ford | Transit Connect | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2018 | Ford | Escape | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2018 | Ford | Fusion | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2018 | Ford | Transit Connect | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2017 | Ford | Escape | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2017 | Ford | Fusion | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2017 | Ford | Transit Connect | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2016 | Ford | Escape | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2016 | Ford | Fusion | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2016 | Ford | Transit Connect | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2015 | Ford | Escape | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2015 | Ford | Fusion | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2015 | Ford | Transit Connect | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2014 | Ford | Escape | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2014 | Ford | Fusion | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2014 | Ford | Fusion | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Block to Housing |
| 2014 | Ford | Transit Connect | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2014 | Lincoln | MKZ | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Block to Housing |
| 2013 | Ford | Escape | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2013 | Ford | Focus | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Block to Housing |
| 2013 | Ford | Fusion | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2013 | Ford | Fusion | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Block to Housing |
| 2013 | Ford | Transit Connect | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; with Plastic Housing |
| 2013 | Lincoln | MKZ | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Block to Housing |
| 2013 | Mazda | 3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Housing To Block |
| 2013 | Mazda | 3 Sport | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Housing To Block |
| 2013 | Mazda | MX-5 Miata | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Block to Housing |
| 2012 | Ford | Escape | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2012 | Ford | Focus | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Block to Housing |
| 2012 | Ford | Fusion | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2012 | Ford | Transit Connect | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; with Plastic Housing |
| 2012 | Mazda | 3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Housing To Block |
| 2012 | Mazda | 3 Sport | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Housing To Block |
| 2012 | Mazda | MX-5 Miata | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Block to Housing |
| 2011 | Ford | Escape | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2011 | Ford | Focus | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2011 | Ford | Fusion | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2011 | Ford | Transit Connect | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; with Plastic Housing |
| 2011 | Mazda | 3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Housing To Block |
| 2011 | Mazda | 3 Sport | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Housing To Block |
| 2011 | Mazda | MX-5 Miata | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Block to Housing |
| 2011 | Mercury | Mariner | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2011 | Mercury | Milan | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2010 | Ford | Escape | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2010 | Ford | Focus | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2010 | Ford | Fusion | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2010 | Ford | Transit Connect | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; with Plastic Housing |
| 2010 | Mazda | 3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Housing To Block |
| 2010 | Mazda | 3 Sport | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Housing To Block |
| 2010 | Mazda | MX-5 Miata | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Block to Housing |
| 2010 | Mercury | Mariner | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2010 | Mercury | Milan | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2009 | Ford | Escape | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2009 | Ford | Focus | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2009 | Ford | Fusion | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2009 | Mazda | 3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Housing To Block |
| 2009 | Mazda | 3 Sport | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Housing To Block |
| 2009 | Mercury | Mariner | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2009 | Mercury | Milan | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2008 | Ford | Escape | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2008 | Ford | Focus | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2008 | Ford | Fusion | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2008 | Mazda | 3 | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Housing To Block |
| 2008 | Mercury | Mariner | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2008 | Mercury | Milan | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2007 | Ford | Escape | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2007 | Ford | Focus | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2007 | Ford | Focus | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2007 | Ford | Fusion | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2007 | Mazda | 3 | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Housing To Block |
| 2007 | Mercury | Mariner | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2007 | Mercury | Milan | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2006 | Ford | Escape | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; From 5/2/06 |
| 2006 | Ford | Focus | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; From 12/4/06 |
| 2006 | Ford | Focus | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; From 12/4/06 |
| 2006 | Ford | Fusion | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2006 | Mazda | 3 | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Housing To Block |
| 2006 | Mercury | Mariner | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; From 5/2/06 |
| 2006 | Mercury | Milan | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2005 | Mazda | 3 | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Housing To Block |
| 2004 | Mazda | 3 | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Molded Rubber; Housing To Block |
| 2004 | Mazda | 6 | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
| 2003 | Mazda | 6 | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | For optimal performance during installation of Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal, use the included gasket from the set. |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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