I can't even say it's just a donut gasket, but driving you can hear the exhaust leak, it's fairly loud, also I was told because of it I could be exposed to Carbon monoxide poisoning. I had a friend who has worked on cars check it out and he said its a donut gasket and they are not made to last, but it could be other exhaust issues until I take it to have a mechanic to look at it I won't know for sure...So among other issues with this 2001 vehicle I can add another thing wrong. Apparently Ford didn't put too much expense into putting this year together but definitely charged the consumer. I Can't afford anymore, getting quotes now