Victor Reinz 71-15081-00 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket

Victor Reinz Thermostat Housing Gasket for Ford

The Victor Reinz 71-15081-00 engine coolant thermostat housing gasket is built with molded rubber for a precise seal at the thermostat case. It is a black gasket with a 1.837 inside diameter and 0.261 thickness, made for Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, and Mercury applications that require a thermostat housing seal.

Key Features

• Molded rubber construction for consistent sealing performance
• Black finish with 1.837 inside diameter and 0.261 thickness
• Engine coolant thermostat housing gasket for thermostat case service
• OE-quality sealing technology from Victor Reinz
• Part number 71-15081-00 for catalog and service matching

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-15081-00 is an engine coolant thermostat housing gasket engineered for thermostat case sealing on a wide range of Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, and Mercury vehicles. As an original equipment supplier, Victor Reinz focuses on gasket technology that matches OE expectations for fit and sealing integrity. This gasket is a practical choice for thermostat housing repairs on applications such as Ford F-150, Ford Mustang, Ford Explorer, Lincoln MKZ, Mazda CX-9, and related models listed in the fitment data.

This part cross-references FEL-PRO 35934 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Coolant seepage at the thermostat housing
• Sealing issues after thermostat case service
• Leaks caused by a worn or flattened gasket surface
• Loss of cooling-system pressure at the housing joint
• Repeat repairs from an improper thermostat case seal

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the thermostat housing and mating surface before installation. Inspect the housing for corrosion, warping, or debris that could affect the seal. Verify the gasket matches the thermostat case design and confirm vehicle-specific fitment before reassembly. This gasket is listed for applications including Fits 2011-2014 Ford F-150, thermostat case; Fits 2011-2015 Ford Mustang, thermostat case; Fits 2011-2016 Ford Explorer, thermostat case; and Fits 2011-2016 Lincoln MKZ, thermostat case.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz supplies sealing solutions to OE manufacturers worldwide, and this gasket reflects that OE-focused engineering approach. The part number 71-15081-00 is supported by broad coverage across foreign and domestic vehicle applications listed in the fitment data.