A season of high-profile cup upsets looked like it could claim yet another victim when Scott Laird fired the League One side ahead soon after the break, BCC reports.
But United's disjointed attack finally found some fluidity when expensive loan signing Radamel Falcao was replaced after an hour, and recalled midfielder Ander Herrera led the revival.
Herrera, making only his third start in three months, squeezed home the equaliser with Wayne Rooney avoiding contact with the ball in an offside position, before Marouane Fellaini's close-range finish gave Red Devils the lead in a thrilling tie.
Ronney, back playing in a more advance role, made certain of victory with late penalty that he won and converted himself to give the scoreline a gloss that Preston did not deserve.
United will now face the FA Cup holders Arsenal in the quarter-final, and Liverpool tie Blackburn.
FA Cup quarter-final draw in full
Aston Villa v West Brom
Bradford v Reading
Liverpool v Blackburn
Man Utd v Arsenal
Ties to be played on 7/8 March (Sat/Sun), kick off time 4pm.
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