Mahle GS33987 Engine Oil Filter Housing Seal Kit

Mahle GS33987 Oil Filter Housing Seal Kit

Mahle GS33987 is an OEM-standard engine oil filter housing seal kit for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications that use an oil cooler adapter and oil filter adapter insert seal. Built with molded rubber O-rings, it helps restore sealing integrity at the housing interface and supports clean, leak-free engine operation.

Key Features

• OEM-standard engine oil filter housing seal kit
• Molded rubber O-ring construction for consistent sealing
• Includes oil cooler adapter bolt O-ring and oil filter adapter insert O-ring
• Seal type: O-ring
• Designed for Ford F-150, Explorer, Expedition, Mustang, and related applications
• Mahle GS33987 is a direct-fit sealing solution for common oil filter housing service work

Detailed Description

Mahle GS33987 is a replacement seal kit for engine oil filter housing service where the adapter and cooler connections need renewed sealing. Mahle gaskets are used by OEMs and technicians worldwide, and this kit follows that OE-standard approach with molded rubber O-rings sized for the specified housing interfaces. It is a practical choice for Ford F-150, Ford Explorer, Ford Expedition, Lincoln Town Car, Mercury Grand Marquis, and other listed vehicles that require this sealing configuration. This part cross-references FEL-PRO ES73132 for the same application.

Common Problems It Can Help Address

• Oil seepage around the oil filter housing or adapter area
• Leaks at the oil cooler adapter bolt sealing point
• Leaks at the oil filter adapter insert interface
• Loss of sealing performance from aged or flattened O-rings
• Service-related oil residue around the housing after maintenance

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the housing style and seal dimensions before installation. Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly, remove all old rubber material, and inspect the adapter and cooler mating surfaces for damage or scoring. Lubricate the new O-rings with clean engine oil during assembly and tighten fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification. Fits 1997-2010 Ford F-150, N/A; Fits 2002-2010 Ford Explorer, N/A; Fits 1997-2004 Ford Expedition, N/A; Fits 1991-2011 Lincoln Town Car, N/A; Fits 1992-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Mahle supplies OEM-standard sealing products engineered for dependable fit and material consistency. GS33987 is built to match the listed application requirements and support proper sealing performance in service.