Victor Reinz 71-13572-00 Engine Coolant Thermostat Gasket - Inner

OE-Style Thermostat Housing Seal

Victor Reinz 71-13572-00 is an engine coolant thermostat gasket made from molded rubber for a precise seal at the thermostat housing. It is built for Ford Escort, Ford Focus, Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Mystique applications where a reliable coolant seal is needed.

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier, and this gasket reflects that OE-focused engineering for foreign and domestic vehicle coverage. Part number 71-13572-00 is a direct-fit sealing solution for thermostat housing service on the listed applications.

Key Features

• Molded rubber construction for thermostat housing sealing
• OE-quality gasket technology from Victor Reinz
• Direct replacement for thermostat housing-to-head sealing applications
• Fits Ford Escort, Ford Focus, Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Mystique applications
• Part number 71-13572-00 for accurate ordering and service matching

Fitment Details

• Fits 1998-2003 Ford Escort, Inner, located on thermostat housing.
• Fits 2000-2003 Ford Focus, N/A, located on thermostat housing; replaces OE part number W707958-S300.
• Fits 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, N/A, thermostat housing to head.
• Fits 1995-2000 Ford Contour, N/A, thermostat housing to head.
• Fits 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, N/A, thermostat housing to head.

What It Helps Fix

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat housing
• Leaks at the thermostat housing-to-head sealing surface
• Damaged or flattened original thermostat gasket material
• Service issues after thermostat housing removal
• Cooling system sealing problems on Ford Escort and Ford Focus applications

Installation Notes

Clean the thermostat housing and mating surfaces before installation so the molded rubber gasket can seat evenly. Verify the housing and head surfaces are free of old seal material, corrosion, and debris, and confirm the replacement matches the vehicle application before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz supplies OE-level sealing components and is trusted by manufacturers worldwide. This gasket is engineered for consistent sealing performance in thermostat housing service and is cross-referenced to FEL-PRO 35606 and MAHLE C31793 for the same application.