Mahle MS16338 Engine Intake Manifold Gasket Set

Engine Intake Manifold Gasket Set for Ford, Mazda, Mercury

The Mahle MS16338 engine intake manifold gasket set is built for sealing the intake manifold on select Ford, Mazda, and Mercury applications. It uses molded rubber intake manifold gasket material and OEM standard part construction to support a precise seal on the 4-piece design used in these vehicles.

Mahle gaskets are known for OE-style sealing performance and are trusted by OEMs and technicians worldwide. The MS16338 is a direct-fit intake manifold gasket set for specific 2000-2004 Ford Focus, 2001-2004 Ford Escape, 2001-2004 Mazda Tribute, and Mercury Cougar applications.

Key Features

• Mahle MS16338 engine intake manifold gasket set
• Molded rubber intake manifold gasket material
• OEM standard part grade
• Package quantity: 4
• Plenum gasket not included
• Built for 4-piece design applications with square-sided gaskets

Detailed Description

The Mahle MS16338 is an intake manifold gasket set made for sealing the intake manifold on select Ford, Mazda, and Mercury engines. Its molded rubber construction helps maintain a consistent seal at the manifold interface, while the OEM standard part grade supports factory-style fitment and service replacement needs. This part number is commonly searched as Mahle MS16338 intake manifold gasket set and MS16338 engine gasket set for Ford Focus, Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, and Mercury Cougar.

This part cross-references Ford YS4Z-9461-BA for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Intake manifold vacuum leaks
• Unstable idle caused by sealing loss
• Air leakage at the manifold-to-engine joint
• Coolant or intake sealing concerns at the gasket interface
• Service replacement for worn or damaged manifold gaskets

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 2001-2004 Ford Escape, N/A, 4 piece design with square-sided gaskets and molded rubber.
• Fits 2000-2004 Ford Focus, N/A, 4 piece design with square-sided gaskets and molded rubber.
• Fits 2001-2004 Mazda Tribute, N/A, 4 piece design with square-sided gaskets and molded rubber.
• Fits 2000-2002 Mercury Cougar, N/A, 4 piece design with square-sided gaskets and molded rubber.
• Fits 1999 Mercury Cougar, N/A, 4 piece design with square-sided gaskets and molded rubber; from 5/26/99.

Confirm manifold style and engine configuration before installation. Clean the sealing surfaces thoroughly and inspect the intake manifold for warpage or damage before fitting the new gasket set.

Quality Assurance

Mahle manufactures sealing products used by OEMs and professional technicians around the world. The MS16338 is an OEM standard part built to support dependable intake manifold sealing on the listed Ford, Mazda, and Mercury applications.