Mahle S224-3580-0.50MM Engine Piston

OE-Style Oversize Piston for Ford 5.4L Applications

The Mahle S224-3580-0.50MM is an oversized engine piston built for select Ford and Lincoln 5.4L applications that require a 0.50 mm service size. It uses a hypereutectic piston material, a flat top design, and a skirt-coated finish to support consistent fitment and controlled engine operation.

Mahle designs this piston with OE-style features that focus on ring loading, oil control, and reduced operating noise. For Ford F-150, Expedition, F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, Lincoln Navigator, and Lincoln Mark LT engine rebuilds, the S224-3580-0.50MM provides a precise replacement option when the cylinder block has been machined for oversize service.

Key Features

• Part number: S224-3580-0.50MM
• Oversized 0.50 mm piston for service rebuilds
• Hypereutectic piston material for stable thermal behavior
• Flat top piston head design
• Skirt coated for reduced friction at the cylinder wall
• Top compression ring thickness: 1.50 mm
• Second compression ring thickness: 1.50 mm
• Oil ring thickness: 3.00 mm
• Piston pin outside diameter: 22.00 mm
• OE-quality design from Mahle, a major original equipment piston manufacturer

Detailed Description

The Mahle S224-3580-0.50MM piston is engineered for rebuilds that call for an oversize replacement in select Ford and Lincoln V8 applications. Its compensated ring groove design supports proper ring loading and oil control, while the expansion-controlled construction helps maintain small fitting clearances. That combination supports quieter operation, reduced wear, and cleaner combustion characteristics in rebuilt engines.

Compatible With 2004-2009 Ford F-150, 2005-2010 Ford Expedition, 2005-2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2005-2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2005-2010 Lincoln Navigator, and 2006-2008 Lincoln Mark LT. This part number, S224-3580-0.50MM, is specified for 0.50 mm oversize service and is listed for use without rings.

What This Piston Helps Address

• Oversize rebuild requirements after cylinder machining
• Worn or damaged original pistons in service engines
• Loss of compression from piston wear or scoring
• Oil control concerns related to worn ring lands or piston skirts
• Engine noise caused by excessive piston-to-wall clearance

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify cylinder bore size before installation and confirm that the block has been machined for 0.50 mm oversize service. Match the piston to the correct ring set specified for this application, including ring set 41787CP.020 where required by fitment notes. Check piston-to-wall clearance, ring end gap, and pin fit during assembly to meet rebuild specifications.

Fits 2004-2009 Ford F-150, 2005-2010 Ford Expedition, 2005-2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2005-2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2005-2010 Lincoln Navigator, and 2006-2008 Lincoln Mark LT. The S224-3580-0.50MM is a direct-fit oversize piston for these listed applications when the engine has been prepared for service machining.

Quality Assurance

Mahle is recognized as a major OE piston manufacturer, and this piston follows OE-style design principles for fit, ring control, and durability in rebuild applications. The S224-3580-0.50MM is built to support accurate engine restoration in Ford and Lincoln applications that require oversize service parts.