Mahle MS19655 Exhaust Manifold Gasket

Exhaust Manifold Gasket for OE-Style Sealing

Mahle MS19655 is an OEM-standard exhaust manifold gasket built with multi-layered steel for consistent sealing at the exhaust manifold joint. It is a direct-fit replacement for select Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, and Mercury applications, including Ford Escape, Ford Fusion, and Transit Connect models with heat shield coverage.

Key Features

• Multi-layered steel exhaust manifold gasket construction
• OEM standard item grade for factory-style fit and sealing
• Contains one exhaust manifold gasket
• Made for applications with heat shield requirements
• Mahle MS19655 for select 2006-2013 Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, and Mercury vehicles

Detailed Product Overview

Mahle MS19655 is an exhaust manifold gasket engineered for vehicles that require a durable sealing surface at the manifold-to-cylinder head connection. The multi-layered steel material helps maintain a stable seal under exhaust heat and vibration, while the OEM-standard specification supports a factory-style replacement on the listed applications. This part cross-references FEL-PRO MS 96901 for the same application.

Compatible With select Ford Escape, Ford Fusion, Transit Connect, Lincoln MKZ, Mazda Tribute, Mercury Mariner, and Mercury Milan applications. The part number MS19655 is also referenced in OE catalogs for Ford and Mazda applications, making it a practical choice when replacing a worn exhaust manifold gasket on these vehicles.

Common Problems This Part May Address

• Exhaust leaks at the manifold sealing surface
• Ticking or puffing noises from the exhaust manifold area
• Loss of sealing after gasket heat cycling
• Replacement during exhaust manifold service
• Sealing issues on vehicles with heat shield-equipped manifolds

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify engine and application details before installation, especially for 2006 Ford Escape and 2006 Mercury Mariner builds from 5/02/06.
• Inspect the exhaust manifold and cylinder head sealing surfaces for warpage, corrosion, or carbon buildup.
• Use the gasket only on the listed heat shield-equipped applications.
• Follow the vehicle service procedure for torque sequence and final torque values.
• Replace damaged fasteners or related sealing components as required by the service manual.

Quality Assurance

Mahle supplies sealing products used by OEMs and technicians worldwide, and MS19655 is built to OEM-standard expectations for the listed fitments. The part is supplied as one exhaust manifold gasket.