Mahle MS20576 Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set

Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set for Ford and Lincoln

Mahle MS20576 is an OEM-standard exhaust manifold gasket set built with multi-layered steel for a precise seal at the exhaust manifold interface. It is engineered for direct replacement use on select Ford F-150, Ford Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator applications.

The Mahle Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set line focuses on OE-style sealing performance and dimensional accuracy. This MS20576 set uses a one-piece multi-layered steel construction with an 0.044 in. gasket wall thickness and an 8-bolt-hole layout to match the specified manifold pattern.

Key Features

• Multi-layered steel exhaust manifold gasket construction
• OEM-standard item grade for OE-style replacement fit
• One-piece configuration for the listed manifold application
• Port size: 2.45 in. x 1.59 in.
• Mount hole diameter: 11 mm
• Designed for 8-bolt-hole exhaust manifold patterns
• Cross-references Ford HL3Z-9448-A and HL3Z-9448-B for the same application

Detailed Description

Mahle MS20576 is an exhaust manifold gasket set made from multi-layered steel to help maintain a stable seal under exhaust heat and cycling. The 0.044 in. thickness and OEM-standard construction support accurate manifold sealing on the specified Ford and Lincoln platforms. This part number is commonly searched as an exhaust manifold gasket set for 2017-2020 Ford F-150, 2018-2021 Ford Expedition, and 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator applications.

Use Mahle MS20576 when replacing a leaking or heat-damaged exhaust manifold gasket on the listed vehicles. The part number MS20576 is also referenced in OE-style replacement searches for Ford F-150 exhaust manifold gasket set and Lincoln Navigator exhaust manifold gasket set applications.

What This Part Helps Address

• Exhaust leaks at the manifold-to-cylinder head sealing surface
• Ticking or puffing noises caused by a failing manifold gasket
• Loss of exhaust sealing after heat cycling or gasket fatigue
• Visible soot around the manifold flange area
• Replacement needs during exhaust manifold service on the listed vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm manifold port shape, bolt-hole count, and engine-side sealing surface before installation. Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly and inspect the manifold and fasteners for warpage, corrosion, or damage that could affect sealing. Follow the vehicle service procedure and torque sequence specified for the application.

Quality Assurance

Mahle supplies OEM-standard sealing components, and this gasket set is built to match the listed application requirements for fit and material specification.