Total agreement, a man or woman has got to know their limitations when it comes to a major job like this. Your video is an outstanding overview on what must take place. Outstanding explanation and video.
Great video. My neighbor has a Lincoln with a bad water pump and my wife volunteered me because I replaced a water pump on my f150 ( eye roll) and helped her brother replace a water pump on his chevy equinox along with the timing chain and guides. I could do it after doing the equinox but after watching this I'm inclined to tell her to buy a new vehicle. She was quoted 2500 for the job.
Thank you for providing very detailed info on this job. I was an automotive technician for 19 years, I'm not shy about working on this complicated engine. I appreciate your level of detail to help me do this. Thank you.
Wow, so thank God for mechanics that have the patience and knowledge to do these jobs... I would never attempt anything like this. Yes, I have done alot of my own work to my suv too... this one a big NOPE for me. Thank you for explaining so well we know where to draw the line and ask for help!
Just a complete nightmare. Why would Ford make such an engine like this with a hidden water pump??? This is definitely a job for a professional mechanic!
Thank you, showing those hidden bolts You always wonder if you've go them all if you've never done a repair before. I'll be watching this again when I get going on it.
You need to personally do the new videos! You’re soooooooo much better than the ai crap. At least do a tutorial a week or so. You’re the star and knowledge🎉
Great coverage. Thank you. Our Flex has gone to the dealer under warranty for a water pump leak… Your video gave me a glimpse into what they are up against.
If you own one of these Duratec motors: Change your coolant and your oil religiously! If you don't, your chances of paying for a water pump job increases drastically. There are videos out there on how to make these water pumps last a long time. My first 3.5 (2007) lasted me over 220,000, and showed no signs of water pump failure. Electrical issues sealed the fate of this car. So it is possible to make these water pumps last the life of the car. Don't be lazy, and don't be cheap. Follow the maintenance schedule -and use good quality coolant and synthetic oil. There is both an oil seal and a coolant seal on these pumps. I have been a mechanic for 35 years, and changing this pump looks like one humdinger of a a job! I am not sure if I'd do this one in my driveway, or just bring it in and let someone else deal with the headache of this one.. lol. And (ESPECIALLY) if you have AWD, change the transmission/case fluid religiously too!
Hello. A beautiful result. My mazda cx9 3.7 engine has 210,000 miles. Original pump. Original timing. What does valve clearance look like? Do the pushers need to be replaced?
This is so important video for me. I have just bought Ford Taurus SE with 98000miles made. Dear Sir,could You tall me how many miles is lifetime of water cooling pump for engines 3.5 or 3.7 liters? Thank you in advance.
I had the water pump replaced on my 3.5 liter Taurus in February, 2024. I watched some other TH-cam videos and was very much discouraged from trying do do the work myself. Ford should have done it under warranty with as many problems people have had. The car had about 68,000 miles on it.
Better plan on selling your Explorer before it hits 125,000 miles. I had to replace brakes, pads, calibers and now the water pump has failed. Two $1k+ repairs in a row. What's next? Thanks for the video, it does a great job showing what a pain this repair is.
I wouldn't use the snake oil treatments. Just buy good coolant and good synthetic oil.. and do it a bit before the manual recommends it. Some of those synthetic oils can go 10,000 miles if you do a lot of highway driving. It's when your oil comes out like lumpy gravy that you've let it go way too long...
Could absolutely cause that but the weep hole on this one’s supposed to prevent that from happening. Also cylinder head gaskets or any area where coolant and oil run parallel/ meet like an oil cooler
I don't see many responses to comments, but I'll ask this anyways. Did you use gasket sealant on the water pump and timing cover? Thank You for the video.
My 2012 Taurus went bad at 125k miles. Changed myself for about $700 once you but the cam lock tools, timing replacement parts, fluids, etc. Now at 150K, the leaking has already started again from the weep hole..
Good question, I had this job done and when I got my car back the A/C wasn’t working (it was working fine prior to taking it). So does the a/c need to be evacuated?
your right im doing this job right now for a lady she said they 2350 foe the job she came to me i told her 800 and while im there lets put in a new chain ...... she called me and ask if i could go lower??? on the price ? i said come get your car mam.. she re4plied nonono..... 800 fine ! this is a job people not playtime pay your mechanics well or you can get yourself a fix it manual
Thank you for the imfo, now I know not to buy a ford POS exployer that has that kind of water pump problem, cause I like simplicity to work on my own equipment.
My dealership quoted me $6k. I’m assuming they were trying to swindle me because I lack a penis. But I’m not as stupid as they think just because I’m female
Not that bad of job - about 2 hours work IF the engine was out of the car on an engine stand. Horrible job to do in the car and easy to be I tooth off on the chain and ruin the engine!
while your video is good, but only to a point. i am stuck on your video. how much more effort would it have taken just to list what all needs to come off before you actually get to the point of engine tear down? alternator power steering pump and the like. not a video just a simple list. car is still not finished sitting in my garage. anyone feel free to give me some advice i'd appreciate it.
My 2014 ford edge is going in Monday for this job it has 188,000 miles I been losing some coolant here and there but at this milage I'm going to spend the money to have it done I don't want the wife stranded because of it.. here's a thing change your oil on time at 4000-5000 miles I've done it even every 3000 so far the edge loses no oil hardly its a well built motor just not the water pump design . I haven't changed the coolant ever since I found out the water pump could be a issue I been afraid to disturb it. Got quoted $1400-$1600 16 hour job says the mechanic
Holly FAWK 😂. This is what police department drive??? All that for a water pump. Compare being outside just remove the serpentine belt, if remove the fan clutch, then couple bolts. I just don't know why in the hell police department spends so much money on difficult cars. I mean pretty sure dealership making it hard for mechanics. As soon you said lift the engine 😂 i lost it. Do have the tools but damn 🤣🤣. Nope!!!
@@innocentbystander3798 they aren't supposed to at least smh. I'm the mechanic for a city that only has explorers and tauruses.. have had 2 tauruses under 70k miles and 2 exploreres under 60k that all needed waterpumps. The last explorer was somewhere around 82-85k. Either way doing this job is a pain in the a$$. Makes replacing the whole engine look like a cake walk.
Law enforcement agencies purchase vehicles which are built specifically for police use, rather than what they would prefer to purchase and use. There are very few cars which are built with a pursuit version available. Right now, for the most part, models available with a pursuit package include the Ford, Explorer, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Dodge Charger. If it were up to law enforcement, the Chevrolet Caprice (‘94-‘96) and Ford Crown Victoria would still be available. And maybe the Foxbody Mustangs. My last brand new unit was a 2020 Tahoe. I drove it for around six months and traded a coworker for a 2019 Explorer. I hated that Tahoe. I’d take a nice rear wheel drive sedan with a big powerful V8 over any sport utility.
Ford Exploerer 2014 3.7l engine Rediculus, too long job , 3 mechanic shop i know they do not want to involve one of them said change complete engine is easier. Thanks ford for hiding water pump under that chain, SCAM by FOrd
Total agreement, a man or woman has got to know their limitations when it comes to a major job like this. Your video is an outstanding overview on what must take place. Outstanding explanation and video.
Great video. My neighbor has a Lincoln with a bad water pump and my wife volunteered me because I replaced a water pump on my f150 ( eye roll) and helped her brother replace a water pump on his chevy equinox along with the timing chain and guides. I could do it after doing the equinox but after watching this I'm inclined to tell her to buy a new vehicle. She was quoted 2500 for the job.
Ford Explorer 2017 3,000 they deliberately did it like that for you to get a new car haha
Thank you for providing very detailed info on this job. I was an automotive technician for 19 years, I'm not shy about working on this complicated engine. I appreciate your level of detail to help me do this. Thank you.
Wow, so thank God for mechanics that have the patience and knowledge to do these jobs... I would never attempt anything like this. Yes, I have done alot of my own work to my suv too... this one a big NOPE for me. Thank you for explaining so well we know where to draw the line and ask for help!
I’m have been an automotive tech for 36 years,thank you for appreciating what we do
Just a complete nightmare. Why would Ford make such an engine like this with a hidden water pump??? This is definitely a job for a professional mechanic!
Thank you, showing those hidden bolts You always wonder if you've go them all if you've never done a repair before. I'll be watching this again when I get going on it.
Appreciate you !! Did mine cause this video … now I’m 3 jobs in
You need to personally do the new videos! You’re soooooooo much better than the ai crap. At least do a tutorial a week or so. You’re the star and knowledge🎉
Great coverage. Thank you.
Our Flex has gone to the dealer under warranty for a water pump leak…
Your video gave me a glimpse into what they are up against.
Good Job My friend!!!
Thanks brother I’m doing this now and this video is all I needed the hidden bolt was a great touch I woulda broke that cover
If you own one of these Duratec motors: Change your coolant and your oil religiously! If you don't, your chances of paying for a water pump job increases drastically. There are videos out there on how to make these water pumps last a long time. My first 3.5 (2007) lasted me over 220,000, and showed no signs of water pump failure. Electrical issues sealed the fate of this car. So it is possible to make these water pumps last the life of the car. Don't be lazy, and don't be cheap. Follow the maintenance schedule -and use good quality coolant and synthetic oil. There is both an oil seal and a coolant seal on these pumps. I have been a mechanic for 35 years, and changing this pump looks like one humdinger of a a job! I am not sure if I'd do this one in my driveway, or just bring it in and let someone else deal with the headache of this one.. lol. And (ESPECIALLY) if you have AWD, change the transmission/case fluid religiously too!
excellent work
Good job. I did this job almost exactly as you a few years ago. 6 hours total time.
What the hell was Ford thinking???
I guess they weren't!
Great video. Thank YOU!!!
They want you to take it to the dealership.
They don't think..
It is not only Ford. There are quite a few engines out there that have internal water pumps
I know its been a year but great informative video. Thanks😊
Great information! Very detailed!
Thank you, sir. Very well explained.
Awesome video but is there any other way to verify top dead center and timing other than completely relying on the cam phaser and crankshaft marks?
thank you now i can get mines done...
Hello. A beautiful result. My mazda cx9 3.7 engine has 210,000 miles. Original pump. Original timing. What does valve clearance look like? Do the pushers need to be replaced?
Doing one tomorrow, Explorer with 110K miles. It won't be as clean as this engine is. Thanks.
where can i find replacements for those harness retainers that connect to valve cover studs?
Is it possible on my 3.5 that just the gasket is leaking or is it always a water pump? It'll be tremendous if it was just a gasket
this just happened to my neighbors ford 2500 is what they have been told, dealership said not covered under powertrain warranty?
bad ass video bro!! perfectly explained...
This is so important video for me. I have just bought Ford Taurus SE with 98000miles made. Dear Sir,could You tall me how many miles is lifetime of water cooling pump for engines 3.5 or 3.7 liters?
Thank you in advance.
I love your instruction..I like using my imagination
Thanks for the education
Very well put together video. Thanks so much.
Thank you for this video. Good tips.
I had the water pump replaced on my 3.5 liter Taurus in February, 2024. I watched some other TH-cam videos and was very much discouraged from trying do do the work myself. Ford should have done it under warranty with as many problems people have had. The car had about 68,000 miles on it.
Does the A/C need to be evacuated?
Thank you Sir, best video I’ve seen!
Better plan on selling your Explorer before it hits 125,000 miles. I had to replace brakes, pads, calibers and now the water pump has failed. Two $1k+ repairs in a row. What's next?
Thanks for the video, it does a great job showing what a pain this repair is.
Wait til your defrost actuator goes out too.
I wonder if a coolant lubricant should be added to increase the longevity of the pump?
I wouldn't use the snake oil treatments. Just buy good coolant and good synthetic oil.. and do it a bit before the manual recommends it. Some of those synthetic oils can go 10,000 miles if you do a lot of highway driving. It's when your oil comes out like lumpy gravy that you've let it go way too long...
Does anyone know if a bad water pump would cause oil in the coolant and coolant in the oil??
Could absolutely cause that but the weep hole on this one’s supposed to prevent that from happening. Also cylinder head gaskets or any area where coolant and oil run parallel/ meet like an oil cooler
Wao man! Thanks a lot! Great video! You've help me a lot!
Thank you Sir! Life saver!!
I don't see many responses to comments, but I'll ask this anyways. Did you use gasket sealant on the water pump and timing cover? Thank You for the video.
no dont use it
You only use silicone on the timing chain cover not in the water pump
Great job 👍
My 2012 Taurus went bad at 125k miles. Changed myself for about $700 once you but the cam lock tools, timing replacement parts, fluids, etc. Now at 150K, the leaking has already started again from the weep hole..
After another 25k miles? Tough
Was it oem pump?
Did you replace it with an OEM Motorcraft pump?
That sucks
How long does this job typically take?
For a home gamer, expect a full day to a lot longer.
Thank you
1500-2500 job to replace a 80 part Geez 😢
Stay away from Fords 😂
Great video
Great explanation. The dealership quoted me $4300 for this job. Did you evacuate the A/C system?
Shouldn't have to do anything with the AC system
Good question, I had this job done and when I got my car back the A/C wasn’t working (it was working fine prior to taking it). So does the a/c need to be evacuated?
your right im doing this job right now for a lady she said they 2350 foe the job she came to me i told her 800 and while im there lets put in a new chain ...... she called me and ask if i could go lower??? on the price ? i said come get your car mam.. she re4plied nonono..... 800 fine ! this is a job people not playtime pay your mechanics well or you can get yourself a fix it manual
Damn whoever designed this engine is one evil mechanic hating fool
Thank you for the imfo, now I know not to buy a ford POS exployer that has that kind of water pump problem, cause I like simplicity to work on my own equipment.
My dealership quoted me $6k. I’m assuming they were trying to swindle me because I lack a penis. But I’m not as stupid as they think just because I’m female
I was amazed by my neighbor who told me that Ford was sued for this by customers but lost in court.😢
My God, no wonder they charge so much to replace that pump. I no longer have a bad opinion about the price.
No way 😂😂stay away from those engines 😂 way too much work 🙏🙏
They have another engine with a water pump on the outside. water pump 14 hundred by its self.
Did they just put the pump there to punish customers and make you just buy a new car
Not that bad of job - about 2 hours work IF the engine was out of the car on an engine stand. Horrible job to do in the car and easy to be I tooth off on the chain and ruin the engine!
while your video is good, but only to a point. i am stuck on your video. how much more effort would it have taken just to list what all needs to come off before you actually get to the point of engine tear down? alternator power steering pump and the like. not a video just a simple list. car is still not finished sitting in my garage. anyone feel free to give me some advice i'd appreciate it.
My 2014 ford edge is going in Monday for this job it has 188,000 miles I been losing some coolant here and there but at this milage I'm going to spend the money to have it done I don't want the wife stranded because of it.. here's a thing change your oil on time at 4000-5000 miles I've done it even every 3000 so far the edge loses no oil hardly its a well built motor just not the water pump design .
I haven't changed the coolant ever since I found out the water pump could be a issue I been afraid to disturb it. Got quoted $1400-$1600 16 hour job says the mechanic
Where do you live ?
Holly FAWK 😂. This is what police department drive??? All that for a water pump. Compare being outside just remove the serpentine belt, if remove the fan clutch, then couple bolts.
I just don't know why in the hell police department spends so much money on difficult cars. I mean pretty sure dealership making it hard for mechanics.
As soon you said lift the engine 😂 i lost it. Do have the tools but damn 🤣🤣. Nope!!!
These pumps rarely go bad before 150k miles. The police usually sell their cars before that.
@@innocentbystander3798 they aren't supposed to at least smh. I'm the mechanic for a city that only has explorers and tauruses.. have had 2 tauruses under 70k miles and 2 exploreres under 60k that all needed waterpumps. The last explorer was somewhere around 82-85k. Either way doing this job is a pain in the a$$. Makes replacing the whole engine look like a cake walk.
Law enforcement agencies purchase vehicles which are built specifically for police use, rather than what they would prefer to purchase and use. There are very few cars which are built with a pursuit version available. Right now, for the most part, models available with a pursuit package include the Ford, Explorer, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Dodge Charger. If it were up to law enforcement, the Chevrolet Caprice (‘94-‘96) and Ford Crown Victoria would still be available. And maybe the Foxbody Mustangs. My last brand new unit was a 2020 Tahoe. I drove it for around six months and traded a coworker for a 2019 Explorer. I hated that Tahoe. I’d take a nice rear wheel drive sedan with a big powerful V8 over any sport utility.
Ford Exploerer 2014 3.7l engine
Rediculus, too long job , 3 mechanic shop i know they do not want to involve one of them said change complete engine is easier.
Thanks ford for hiding water pump under that chain, SCAM by FOrd
Find some new mechanics lol. 6 hour job total 🤣
My local repairshop is quoting me at $4,000😳
Does anyone have a link for a pulley puller that works with this job?
I will be doing this in coming weeks, does anyone know if Ford redesigned the pump against this failure?