Victor Reinz 71-14160-00 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Seal

Victor Reinz Thermostat Housing Seal

The Victor Reinz 71-14160-00 engine coolant thermostat housing seal is built with FKM material for dependable sealing performance in cooling system service. Its black finish and OE-focused construction make it a direct choice for repairs on a wide range of Ford and Mercury applications, including Ford Escort, Mustang, and Mercury Capri models.

• FKM seal material for heat and coolant resistance
• Black color for OE-style replacement appearance
• Engine coolant thermostat housing seal for cooling system service
• Victor Reinz OE-quality gasket engineering and manufacturing
• Cross-reference: FEL-PRO 35361

OE-Quality Sealing Performance

Victor Reinz 71-14160-00 is engineered as a thermostat housing seal for vehicles that need a precise coolant seal at the housing interface. Victor Reinz supplies original equipment sealing technology, and this part reflects that OE-oriented approach for foreign and domestic passenger cars and trucks. It is a strong match for long-tail searches such as thermostat housing seal for 1981-1990 Ford Escort, engine coolant thermostat housing seal for 1979-1985 Ford Mustang, and Victor Reinz 71-14160-00 for Mercury Capri cooling system repair.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1981-1990 Ford Escort, N/A
• Fits 1981-1987 Mercury Lynx, N/A
• Fits 1983-1985 Ford LTD, N/A, Flat Washer
• Fits 1979-1985 Ford Mustang, N/A, Flat Washer
• Fits 1983-1985 Ford Thunderbird, N/A, Flat Washer
• Fits 1979-1985 Mercury Capri, N/A, Flat Washer
• Fits 1984-1985 Mercury Cougar, N/A, Flat Washer
• Fits 1981-1982 Mercury Cougar, N/A, Flat Washer
• Fits 1983-1985 Mercury Marquis, N/A, Flat Washer
• Fits 1979-1983 Ford Fairmont, N/A, Flat Washer
• Fits 1982-1983 Mercury LN7, N/A
• Fits 1979-1983 Mercury Zephyr, N/A, Flat Washer
• Fits 1979-1980 Ford Pinto, N/A, Flat Washer
• Fits 1979-1980 Mercury Bobcat, N/A, Flat Washer

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a leaking thermostat housing seal
• Restoring coolant sealing at the thermostat housing
• Addressing coolant seepage during cooling system service
• Repairing worn or heat-aged sealing surfaces
• Supporting maintenance on Ford and Mercury cooling systems

Installation Notes

Clean the thermostat housing and mating surfaces before installation so the FKM seal seats evenly. Verify the housing style and application details against the vehicle listing, especially where the fitment notes specify Flat Washer. Confirm the part number 71-14160-00 before assembly to match the correct cooling system application.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier known for gasket and sealing technology used by manufacturers worldwide. Part number 71-14160-00 is produced to OE-quality standards for reliable thermostat housing sealing in the listed Ford and Mercury applications.