Water Pump

[jperls]

HI everyone,

So I know on the previous version of our engines (2011 - 2014), there were problems with the water pump (mainly due to gasket failure). Has anyone had a problem with this yet? Is this a problem with our engines?

I am at 92,400 miles and so far the car is still running like a champ, but I want to know if I should think about replacing the pump at around 100,000 since I will also be doing some other "major" maintenance (i.e. spark plugs, all of the fluids, brake pads, serpentine belt, and rear control arm bushings).

Thanks

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[Rocketboy]

Been wondering the same. Just hit 75,000 miles and no issues as of yet.

 

[jperls]

Anyone else have any input on this? I have asked a Cyclone powered 3.7 v6 mustang facebook group and am waiting for a response.

 

[Stanley]

Fyi ....

ours just went at 69000 km.

 

[matteos]

My water pump broke at about 36,000 miles or so. Car started to overheat. I have the extended warranty but I think they would have covered it anyway. Good to know this was a weak spot on the engine that has otherwise given me no problems at all so far. Aren't you coming up to do a timing belt at 100k? Just change it when you get that done.

 

[jperls]

My water pump broke at about 36,000 miles or so. Car started to overheat. I have the extended warranty but I think they would have covered it anyway. Good to know this was a weak spot on the engine that has otherwise given me no problems at all so far. Aren't you coming up to do a timing belt at 100k? Just change it when you get that done.

We have timing chains (thank goodness). But I am going to change my serpentine belt

 

[matteos]

We have timing chains (thank goodness). But I am going to change my serpentine belt

Good to know. All my cars before this one were old. But you should change the pump, could leave you stranded somewhere.

 

[MadMB]

My pump went out at 33k replaced under warranty

 

[Joe B.]

I thought the water pump issues, like coolant in the oil, were resolved with the 2011 redesign. Is this something new, just isolated instances, maybe? I can't imagine anyone recommending replacing a water pump at 36k, "just because". Thought the V-6 was pretty much bulletproof. One reason I bought one.
http://v6mustangperformance.com/news/ford-mustang-3-7l-v6-engine-explained/

 

[Joe B.]

What is the cause of the breaking, going out, etc? Gasket failure, pulley wobbly or fall off, squeaky, coolant dripping, bearing, impeller broke? Just curious so I know what to watch for.

 

[MadMB]

What is the cause of the breaking, going out, etc? Gasket failure, pulley wobbly or fall off, squeaky, coolant dripping, bearing, impeller broke? Just curious so I know what to watch for.

I noticed the leaking coolant first.

 

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