Mahle S224-3852 Engine Piston

Mahle Engine Piston for Ford Super Duty

The Mahle S224-3852 engine piston is an OE-quality replacement built for 2011-2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty diesel applications. It uses a hypereutectic piston material and a bowl-style crown to support the combustion chamber design used in these heavy-duty trucks.

Key Features

• OE-quality Mahle piston construction for factory-style fit and function
• Hypereutectic piston material for controlled thermal expansion
• Bowl piston head design
• Compensated ring groove design for proper ring loading and oil control
• Expansion-controlled design for small fitting clearances
• Skirt coated for added surface protection
• Standard size, standard compression
• Top compression ring thickness: 3.00 mm
• Second compression ring thickness: 2.00 mm
• Oil ring thickness: 2.50 mm
• Piston pin outside diameter: 34.00 mm

Detailed Description

Mahle S224-3852 is an engine piston engineered for Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty models from 2011 through 2016. The piston follows OE-style design principles, including compensated ring grooves to help maintain ring loading and oil control, along with an expansion-managed profile that supports tight clearances, reduced noise, and controlled wear. This makes it a strong match for diesel engine rebuilds where piston geometry and ring control matter.

This part cross-references Ford BC3Z 6108-A and BC3Z 6108-D for the same application. If you are searching for a Mahle piston for Ford Super Duty diesel engine repair, the S224-3852 is a direct-fit option for standard-size service work.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive piston wear in high-mileage diesel engines
• Oil control concerns related to worn ring grooves
• Combustion chamber damage requiring piston replacement
• Noise from loose or improperly fitted piston assemblies
• Rebuild needs on 2011-2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty engines

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 2011-2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty, N/A; Size Standard; Piston w/o Rings; Sold as a single; Skirt Coated; Compression Standard; Use Ring # 42168
• Fits 2011-2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty, N/A; Size Standard; Piston w/o Rings; Sold as a single; Skirt Coated; Compression Standard; Use Ring # 42168
• Verify cylinder bore condition, piston-to-wall clearance, and ring selection before assembly.
• Confirm the engine build matches standard-size piston requirements before ordering.
• Follow factory service procedures for ring gap, pin fit, and torque specifications.

Quality Assurance

Mahle is a major OE piston manufacturer, and this piston is built to OE-quality standards with design features used to support factory-level ring control, fitment, and durability in Ford Super Duty engine service.