Victor Reinz 71-14810-00 Axle Housing Cover Gasket - Rear

Victor Reinz Axle Housing Cover Gasket for Ford 8.8

The Victor Reinz 71-14810-00 axle housing cover gasket is built for rear differential service on Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda applications using the 8.800-inch ring gear. Its fiber construction and OE-style sealing design help restore a clean, reliable seal at the axle cover.

Compatible with a wide range of rear axle applications, this gasket is a direct-fit choice for Ford F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Ranger, Bronco, and related models that use the 10-bolt 8.8-inch rear end. The 71-14810-00 part number is also a useful reference when cross-shopping axle housing cover gaskets for the same application.

Key Features

• Fiber gasket material for axle housing cover sealing
• 0.031 in. thickness for a precise cover-to-housing interface
• 10 mounting holes for 10-bolt rear axle covers
• OE-quality sealing technology from Victor Reinz
• Designed for rear axle service on 8.8-inch ring gear applications

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-14810-00 is an axle housing cover gasket engineered for rear differential maintenance on vehicles equipped with the Ford 8.8-inch rear axle. It is a strong match for long-tail searches such as rear axle housing cover gasket for Ford F-150 8.8, Mustang rear differential cover gasket, and Explorer rear axle gasket replacement. This part also cross-references MAHLE P27608TC for the same application.

Victor Reinz supplies sealing components to original equipment manufacturers, and that OE background is reflected in the fit and material selection of this gasket. The fiber construction and 0.031-inch thickness support a consistent seal at the axle cover, helping maintain proper differential fluid containment during service.

What This Part Helps Address

• Differential fluid seepage at the axle housing cover
• Sealing issues after rear axle cover removal
• Maintenance on 10-bolt Ford 8.8-inch rear ends
• Replacement of a worn or compressed cover gasket
• Service work on rear differentials in Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

• Confirm rear axle configuration before ordering; fitment is for 10-bolt applications with an 8.800-inch ring gear.
• Clean the cover and housing sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation.
• Inspect the axle cover for warping or damage that could affect sealing.
• Use the correct differential fluid after reassembly and verify fill level per vehicle service specifications.
• Fits 1983-2014 Ford F-150, rear; Fits 1986-1998 Ford Mustang, rear; Fits 1991-2003 Ford Explorer, rear.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier known for gasket and sealing technology used across foreign and domestic vehicles. Part number 71-14810-00 is built to OE-style standards for rear axle sealing service and broad application coverage.