Victor Reinz 71-15677-00 Fuel Injection Throttle Body Mounting Gasket

Fuel Injection Throttle Body Gasket for OE-Style Sealing

Victor Reinz 71-15677-00 is a molded rubber fuel injection throttle body mounting gasket built for a precise seal at the throttle body interface. It is made for Ford Escape, Ford Focus, and Mazda Tribute applications that need dependable sealing during intake service.

Key Features

• Molded rubber construction for consistent sealing performance
• Fuel injection throttle body mounting gasket for intake system service
• OE-quality gasket technology and engineering from Victor Reinz
• Direct application coverage for Ford Escape, Ford Focus, and Mazda Tribute
• Part number 71-15677-00 for accurate ordering and lookup

Detailed Description

Victor Reinz 71-15677-00 is a throttle body mounting gasket used at the fuel injection throttle body connection to help maintain a tight seal between intake components. The molded rubber material supports a stable fit during reassembly, which is important when servicing the throttle body on 2000-2004 Ford Focus, 2001-2004 Ford Escape, and 2001-2004 Mazda Tribute models. This part cross-references Continental 61159 for the same application. If you are replacing a worn throttle body gasket on a Ford Escape or Ford Focus, this OE-style sealing solution helps restore the original connection point with the correct application match.

What This Part Helps Address

• Air leaks at the throttle body mounting surface
• Vacuum-related idle concerns tied to a poor intake seal
• Rough running caused by deteriorated gasket material
• Throttle body service where the original seal no longer seats properly
• Intake sealing issues on Ford Escape, Ford Focus, and Mazda Tribute vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces before installation and inspect the throttle body flange for damage or warping. Confirm the gasket is aligned correctly with the intake opening before tightening fasteners evenly to avoid distortion. Verify the application by year and model; this part is listed for 2000-2004 Ford Focus, 2001-2004 Ford Escape, and 2001-2004 Mazda Tribute.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier known for gasket engineering used by manufacturers worldwide. Part number 71-15677-00 reflects OE-quality sealing technology for foreign and domestic vehicle coverage, with the correct component match for the listed applications.