Victor Reinz 71-13563-00 Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket - Inner

Victor Reinz Thermostat Gasket for Ford and Mercury

The Victor Reinz 71-13563-00 engine coolant thermostat gasket is a molded rubber sealing solution for thermostat case to cylinder head applications. Built for OE-style fit and sealing performance, it supports reliable coolant system service on select Ford Escort, Ford Focus, Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Mystique models.

Key Features

• Molded rubber construction for consistent sealing at the thermostat housing interface
• OE-quality gasket technology from Victor Reinz, an original equipment supplier
• Engine coolant thermostat gasket for thermostat case to cylinder head service
• Broad foreign and domestic coverage for select Ford and Mercury vehicles
• Part number 71-13563-00 for accurate ordering and catalog matching

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-13563-00 is an engine coolant thermostat gasket made for sealing the thermostat case to the cylinder head on specific Ford and Mercury applications. The molded rubber material helps maintain a dependable seal in the cooling system, where temperature changes and coolant exposure demand stable gasket performance. This part is a direct-fit sealing component for 1995-2000 Ford Contour, 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, 1998-2003 Ford Escort, 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, and 2000-2003 Ford Focus, Inner. This part cross-references FEL-PRO 35284 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat case to cylinder head joint
• Leaks caused by a worn, flattened, or hardened thermostat gasket
• Cooling system service issues after thermostat housing removal
• Loss of sealing integrity during thermostat replacement on Ford Focus and Ford Escort models
• Leak concerns on Mercury Cougar, Mercury Mystique, and Ford Contour cooling system repairs

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the thermostat case and cylinder head sealing surfaces before installation. Verify the gasket orientation and confirm the application matches the vehicle year, make, model, and Inner position listed for your repair. For fitment reference, this gasket fits 1998-2003 Ford Escort, Inner; 2000-2003 Ford Focus, Inner; 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, Inner; 1995-2000 Ford Contour, Inner; and 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, Inner.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz supplies OE-level sealing technology and engineering, with coverage used across foreign and domestic vehicle applications. The 71-13563-00 gasket is built to support dependable sealing performance in cooling system repairs.