Mahle F32739 Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket

Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket for OE-Style Sealing

The Mahle F32739 exhaust pipe flange gasket is built for a precise seal at the exhaust connection point. Made from steel and graphite, it supports reliable sealing performance where the manifold or catalytic converter joins the exhaust pipe on select Ford, Mercury, and Explorer applications.

Compatible With 1997-2002 Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and Mercury Mountaineer applications that call for an ID 2.15 in. exhaust flange gasket.

Key Features

• Steel and graphite gasket construction for exhaust sealing
• OEM Standard item grade for OE-style fit and function
• Exhaust pipe flange gasket for manifold-to-exhaust pipe and catalytic converter connections
• Mahle sealing product trusted by OEMs and technicians
• Cross-reference: FEL-PRO 61061

Detailed Description

Mahle F32739 is an exhaust pipe flange gasket engineered for select Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and Mercury Mountaineer vehicles. The steel and graphite construction is suited for high-temperature exhaust sealing, helping maintain a tight connection at the flange interface. This part number, F32739, is specified for applications with a 2.15-inch inside diameter and is used at the manifold-to-exhaust pipe or catalytic converter connection depending on the vehicle listing.

Mahle gaskets are produced to meet OEM Standard expectations, making this gasket a direct-fit sealing solution for repair work that requires accurate flange alignment and dependable exhaust sealing. If you are replacing a leaking exhaust flange gasket on a 1997-2002 Ford Explorer or a 1998-2000 Mercury Mountaineer, F32739 is the correct part to verify against your original application.

What It Helps Fix

• Exhaust leaks at the flange connection
• Noise from a failing manifold-to-pipe seal
• Soot or residue around the exhaust joint
• Loss of sealing at the catalytic converter connection
• Damaged or compressed original exhaust gasket material

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the 2.15-inch inside diameter and match the original flange style before installation.
• Inspect the mating surfaces for warping, corrosion, or carbon buildup before fitting the new gasket.
• Clean the exhaust flange surfaces thoroughly so the gasket seats evenly.
• Confirm the vehicle application by year, make, and model before ordering F32739.
• Fits 2001-2002 Ford Explorer, manifold to exhaust pipe.
• Fits 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, manifold to exhaust pipe.
• Fits 2001-2002 Mercury Mountaineer, manifold to exhaust pipe.
• Fits 1997-2000 Ford Explorer, catalytic converter.
• Fits 1998-2000 Mercury Mountaineer, catalytic converter.

Quality Assurance

Mahle supplies sealing products used by OEMs and technicians worldwide, and this gasket is built to OEM Standard specifications for exhaust service applications.