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Victor Reinz 71-14808-00 Axle Housing Cover Gasket - Rear

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Axle Housing Cover Gasket for Ford 7.500in Rear Axles

Victor Reinz 71-14808-00 is an axle housing cover gasket for rear 10-bolt applications with a 7.500in ring gear. It uses fiber construction and a 0.062 thickness to help create a consistent seal at the differential cover on Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury rear axles.

Built for service work on vehicles such as the Ford Mustang, Crown Victoria, and Grand Marquis, this gasket supports clean reassembly when servicing the rear axle housing. Victor Reinz 71-14808-00 is an OE-quality sealing solution for common 7.500in ring gear applications.

Key Features

  • Fiber gasket material for axle housing cover sealing
  • 0.062 thickness for a precise cover-to-housing interface
  • 10 mounting holes for listed rear axle applications
  • Compatible with 7.500in ring gear 10-bolt rear axles
  • Victor Reinz OE-quality gasket technology and engineering
  • Cross-references MAHLE P27139TC for the same application

Detailed Description

This axle housing cover gasket is made for rear differential service on Ford Mustang, Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, Mercury Grand Marquis, and other listed rear axle applications. The fiber material and controlled thickness help the cover seat evenly against the axle housing, which is important when resealing a differential after inspection, fluid service, or gear work. Part number 71-14808-00 is also referenced for related applications under Victor Reinz RD35037 and RDS55081.

Compatible With 1984-2004 Ford Mustang rear, 1992-2000 Ford Crown Victoria rear, 1985-2000 Mercury Grand Marquis rear, and other listed 7.500in ring gear rear axle housing cover applications. Use this gasket when servicing a 10-bolt rear axle cover on vehicles that match the fitment notes.

Common Uses

  • Rear differential cover seepage or fluid leakage
  • Axle housing reseal after gear inspection or service
  • Maintenance on 7.500in ring gear 10-bolt rear axles
  • Replacement of a damaged or compressed cover gasket
  • Service work on Ford Mustang, Crown Victoria, and Grand Marquis rear axles

Installation Notes

Clean the axle housing and cover sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation. Verify the vehicle uses a rear 10-bolt axle with a 7.500in ring gear and confirm the mounting hole pattern matches the application. Follow the service procedure for the axle assembly and torque the cover evenly to help maintain a uniform seal.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier known for gasket technology used by manufacturers worldwide. This part is built to OE-quality sealing standards for foreign and domestic vehicle applications.

BrandVictor Reinz
Part Number71-14808-00
MaterialFiber
Mounting Hole Quantity10
Thickness0.062

This part fits 161 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelSubmodelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2004FordMustang3.9LV6Rear10 Bolt; for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear and Solid Rear Axle
2004FordMustang3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt; for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear and Solid Rear Axle
2004FordMustangGT4.6LV8Rear10 Bolt; for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear and Solid Rear Axle
2004FordMustangMach 14.6LV8Rear10 Bolt; for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear and Solid Rear Axle
2003FordMustang3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt; for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear and Solid Rear Axle
2003FordMustangBase4.6LV8Rear10 Bolt; for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear and Solid Rear Axle
2003FordMustangGT4.6LV8Rear10 Bolt; for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear and Solid Rear Axle
2003FordMustangMach 14.6LV8Rear10 Bolt; for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear and Solid Rear Axle
2002FordMustang3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt; for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear and Solid Rear Axle
2002FordMustangBase4.6LV8Rear10 Bolt; for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear and Solid Rear Axle
2002FordMustangGT4.6LV8Rear10 Bolt; for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear and Solid Rear Axle
2001FordMustang3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt; for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear and Solid Rear Axle
2001FordMustangBase4.6LV8Rear10 Bolt; for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear and Solid Rear Axle
2001FordMustangGT4.6LV8Rear10 Bolt; for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear and Solid Rear Axle
2001FordMustangGT Bullitt4.6LV8Rear10 Bolt; for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear and Solid Rear Axle
2000FordCrown VictoriaRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
2000FordMustang3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt; for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear and Solid Rear Axle
2000FordMustangBase4.6LV8Rear10 Bolt; for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear and Solid Rear Axle
2000FordMustangGT4.6LV8Rear10 Bolt; for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear and Solid Rear Axle
2000LincolnTown CarRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
2000MercuryGrand MarquisRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1999FordCrown VictoriaRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1999FordMustang3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt; for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear and Solid Rear Axle
1999FordMustangBase4.6LV8Rear10 Bolt; for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear and Solid Rear Axle
1999FordMustangGT4.6LV8Rear10 Bolt; for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear and Solid Rear Axle
1999LincolnTown CarRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1999MercuryGrand MarquisRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1998FordCrown VictoriaRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1998FordMustang3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1998FordMustang4.6LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1998LincolnMark VIIIRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1998LincolnTown CarRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1998MercuryGrand MarquisRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1997FordCrown VictoriaRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1997FordMustang3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1997FordMustang4.6LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1997LincolnMark VIIIRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1997LincolnTown CarRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1997MercuryGrand MarquisRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1996FordCrown VictoriaRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1996FordMustang3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1996FordMustang4.6LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1996LincolnMark VIIIRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1996LincolnTown CarRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1996MercuryGrand MarquisRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1995FordCrown VictoriaRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1995FordMustang5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1995FordMustang5.8LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1995FordMustang3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1995LincolnMark VIIIRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1995LincolnTown CarRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1995MercuryGrand MarquisRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1994FordCrown VictoriaRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1994FordMustang5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1994FordMustang3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1994LincolnMark VIIIRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1994LincolnTown CarRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1994MercuryGrand MarquisRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1993FordCrown VictoriaRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1993FordMustang5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1993FordMustang2.3LL4Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1993LincolnMark VIIIRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1993LincolnTown CarRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1993MercuryGrand MarquisRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1992FordCrown VictoriaRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1992FordMustang5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1992FordMustang2.3LL4Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1992LincolnMark VIIRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1992LincolnTown CarRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1992MercuryGrand MarquisRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1991FordMustang5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1991FordMustang2.3LL4Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1991LincolnMark VIIRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1991MercuryColony ParkRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1991MercuryGrand MarquisRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1990FordMustang5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1990FordMustang2.3LL4Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1990LincolnMark VIIRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1990MercuryColony ParkRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1990MercuryGrand MarquisRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1989FordMustang5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1989FordMustang2.3LL4Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1989LincolnMark VIIRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1989MercuryColony ParkRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1989MercuryGrand Marquis5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1989MercuryGrand Marquis5.8LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1988FordMustang5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1988FordMustang2.3LL4Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1988FordThunderbird5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1988FordThunderbird3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1988FordThunderbird2.3LL4Rear10 Bolt; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1988LincolnMark VIIRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1988MercuryColony ParkRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1988MercuryCougar5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1988MercuryCougar3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1988MercuryGrand Marquis5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1988MercuryGrand Marquis5.8LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1987FordMustang5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1987FordMustang2.3LL4Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1987FordThunderbird5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1987FordThunderbird3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1987FordThunderbird2.3LL4Rear10 Bolt; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1987LincolnContinentalRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1987LincolnMark VIIRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1987MercuryColony ParkRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1987MercuryCougar5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1987MercuryCougar3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1987MercuryGrand Marquis5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1987MercuryGrand Marquis5.8LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1986FordMustang5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1986FordMustang3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1986FordMustang2.3LL4Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1986FordThunderbird5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1986FordThunderbird3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1986FordThunderbird2.3LL4Rear10 Bolt; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1986LincolnContinentalRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1986LincolnMark VIIRear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1986MercuryCapri5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1986MercuryCapri3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1986MercuryCapri2.3LL4Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1986MercuryCougar5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1986MercuryCougar3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1986MercuryCougar2.3LL4Rear10 Bolt; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1986MercuryGrand Marquis5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1986MercuryGrand Marquis5.8LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1985FordMustang5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1985FordMustang3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1985FordMustang2.3LL4Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1985FordThunderbird5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1985FordThunderbird3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1985FordThunderbird2.3LL4Rear10 Bolt; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1985LincolnContinental5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1985LincolnContinental2.4LL6Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1985LincolnMark VII5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1985LincolnMark VII2.4LL6Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1985MercuryCapri5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1985MercuryCapri3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1985MercuryCapri2.3LL4Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1985MercuryCougar5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1985MercuryCougar3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1985MercuryCougar2.3LL4Rear10 Bolt; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1985MercuryGrand Marquis5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1985MercuryGrand Marquis5.8LV8Rear10 Bolt Axle Housing Cover Gasket for vehicles with 7.500in Ring Gear
1984FordMustang5.0LV8RearAxle Housing Cover Gasket - Fits 10 Bolt axles from 05/01/1984 with 7.500in Ring Gear
1984FordMustang3.8LV6RearAxle Housing Cover Gasket - Fits 10 Bolt axles from 05/01/1984 with 7.500in Ring Gear
1984FordMustang2.3LL4RearAxle Housing Cover Gasket - Fits 10 Bolt axles from 05/01/1984 with 7.500in Ring Gear
1984FordThunderbird5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt; From 05/01/1984; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1984FordThunderbird3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt; From 05/01/1984; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1984FordThunderbird2.3LL4Rear10 Bolt; From 05/01/1984; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1984LincolnContinental5.0LV8RearAxle Housing Cover Gasket - Fits 10 Bolt axles from 05/01/1984 with 7.500in Ring Gear
1984LincolnContinental2.4LL6RearAxle Housing Cover Gasket - Fits 10 Bolt axles from 05/01/1984 with 7.500in Ring Gear
1984LincolnMark VII5.0LV8RearAxle Housing Cover Gasket - Fits 10 Bolt axles from 05/01/1984 with 7.500in Ring Gear
1984LincolnMark VII2.4LL6RearAxle Housing Cover Gasket - Fits 10 Bolt axles from 05/01/1984 with 7.500in Ring Gear
1984MercuryCapri5.0LV8RearAxle Housing Cover Gasket - Fits 10 Bolt axles from 05/01/1984 with 7.500in Ring Gear
1984MercuryCapri3.8LV6RearAxle Housing Cover Gasket - Fits 10 Bolt axles from 05/01/1984 with 7.500in Ring Gear
1984MercuryCapri2.3LL4RearAxle Housing Cover Gasket - Fits 10 Bolt axles from 05/01/1984 with 7.500in Ring Gear
1984MercuryCougar5.0LV8Rear10 Bolt; From 05/01/1984; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1984MercuryCougar3.8LV6Rear10 Bolt; From 05/01/1984; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1984MercuryCougar2.3LL4Rear10 Bolt; From 05/01/1984; Independent Rear Suspension; with 7.500in Ring Gear
1984MercuryGrand Marquis5.0LV8RearAxle Housing Cover Gasket - Fits 10 Bolt axles from 05/01/1984 with 7.500in Ring Gear
1984MercuryGrand Marquis5.8LV8RearAxle Housing Cover Gasket - Fits 10 Bolt axles from 05/01/1984 with 7.500in Ring Gear

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

P27139TCRD35037RDS55081

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.