Victor Reinz 71-14718-00 Fuel Injection Plenum Gasket

Victor Reinz Fuel Injection Plenum Gasket

Victor Reinz 71-14718-00 is a fuel injection plenum gasket built with fiber material for sealing the intake plenum on select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications. It is an OE-quality sealing solution for service work on vehicles such as the Ford Mustang, Thunderbird, and Mercury Cougar.

Key Features

• Fiber gasket material for intake plenum sealing
• 8-bore design for the specified fuel injection plenum application
• OE-quality gasket technology from Victor Reinz
• Engineered for foreign and domestic vehicle coverage
• Part number 71-14718-00 for accurate ordering and lookup

Detailed Description

This Victor Reinz fuel injection plenum gasket is made for sealing the plenum area in compatible Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln engines. The fiber construction supports a reliable seal at the intake interface, helping maintain proper airflow and fuel system integrity. If you are servicing a Ford Mustang, Ford Thunderbird, or Mercury Cougar, 71-14718-00 is a direct-fit gasket option for the listed applications.

Victor Reinz supplies original equipment sealing technology, and this gasket reflects that OE-focused engineering approach. The part number 71-14718-00 is also useful when cross-checking service records or matching an existing gasket during intake repair work. This part cross-references MAHLE MS15449 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Intake plenum vacuum leaks
• Rough idle caused by sealing loss at the plenum
• Air leaks that can affect drivability and fuel trim
• Damaged or deteriorated plenum gasket material
• Service issues during intake manifold or fuel injection maintenance

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces before installation and remove all old gasket material, oil, and carbon buildup. Verify the plenum and intake surfaces are flat and free of damage before fitting the new gasket. Confirm application by year, make, model, and engine configuration before ordering 71-14718-00.

Fits 1986-1995 Ford Mustang, N/A; Fits 1986-1988 Ford Thunderbird, N/A; Fits 1991-1993 Ford Thunderbird, N/A; Fits 1986-1988 Mercury Cougar, N/A; Fits 1991-1993 Mercury Cougar, N/A; Fits 1986-1992 Lincoln Mark VII, N/A; Fits 1987-1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, N/A; Fits 1987-1991 Mercury Colony Park, N/A; Fits 1986-1991 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A; Fits 1986-1990 Lincoln Town Car, N/A; Fits 1986-1987 Lincoln Continental, N/A; Fits 1986 Ford LTD, N/A; Fits 1986 Mercury Capri, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier known for sealing products built to OE standards. The 71-14718-00 gasket is backed by that manufacturing approach for consistent fit and sealing performance in the listed applications.