Victor Reinz 71-13784-00 EGR Valve Gasket

Victor Reinz EGR Valve Gasket for Ford, Mercury, Lincoln

The Victor Reinz 71-13784-00 exhaust gas recirculation valve gasket is built for emission control repairs that demand a precise seal. Made from graphite and steel, it is sized for the EGR valve interface and supports OE-style sealing performance on select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications.

Key Features

• Graphite and steel construction for sealing strength and heat resistance
• 2.5000 in. length, 1.2500 in. width, and 0.0400 in. thickness
• 1-port design with 2 bolt holes for the specified EGR valve mounting pattern
• OE-quality gasket technology from Victor Reinz
• Part number 71-13784-00 for accurate ordering and lookup

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-13784-00 is an exhaust gas recirculation valve gasket engineered for emission control service on select Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable, and Lincoln LS vehicles. The graphite and steel material combination helps maintain a stable seal at the EGR valve connection, where heat and exhaust flow can quickly expose weak or worn gaskets. This part cross-references Dayco 70948 for the same application. It is a direct-fit sealing solution for 1996-2005 Ford Taurus tube applications, 1996-2005 Mercury Sable tube applications, 2000-2002 Lincoln LS, and 2006-2007 Ford Taurus.

What It Helps Fix

• Exhaust leaks at the EGR valve flange
• Rough idle caused by a leaking EGR seal
• Check engine light concerns related to EGR flow or sealing
• Loss of exhaust recirculation efficiency from a damaged gasket
• Noise or odor from a compromised emission control joint

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the mounting pattern, port count, and dimensions before installation. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly so the graphite and steel gasket can seat evenly, and inspect the EGR valve and tube connections for warpage, carbon buildup, or corrosion. For fitment reference, this part fits 2006-2007 Ford Taurus, 1996-2005 Ford Taurus, 1996-2005 Mercury Sable, and 2000-2002 Lincoln LS. The part number 71-13784-00 should be matched to the vehicle application and EGR valve style before service.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier known for OE-quality gasket engineering and broad coverage for foreign and domestic vehicles. That OE background supports consistent sealing performance for emission control repairs on Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable, and Lincoln LS applications.