Genuine Ford Ranger Water Pump

Ford Ranger Water Pump Parts Questions & Answers

• Pump Assembly - Water
  XL5Z-8501-AC
  Q: How to check and replace the water pump in a 1993-2011 Ford Ranger?

  A: Engine overheating from damaged water pump is avoided by the water pump. A good way to find out if it is working is to check if it leaks and feel for shaft wear or listen for howling sounds. The replacement of the water pump should be done in the case when this happens. Disconnect the battery, drain the cooling system, and remove the drive belt, water pump pulley, and bolts for 2001 and later 2.3L engines. Draw out the water pump which will be replaced, and grease the O-ring seal on it before fitting it in place. For other models, disconnect the battery, drain the cooling system, remove the cooling fan, shroud, hoses, drive belt, and pulley. Outwardly time belt cover has to be taken away from four-cylinder SOHC engines. If necessary you may have to take out the alternator and its support bracket on V6 engines manufactured up to 2010. Undo and detach the water pump from surfaces with RTV sealant or high-temperature silicone adhesive then carefully install a new one along with a gasket on these surfaces.
• Pump Assembly - Water
  XL5Z-8501-AA
  Q: How to check and replace a water pump on 2000-2011 Ford Ranger?

  A: To check the water pump, remember it's driven by the accessory drive belt and failure can cause engine damage. Two methods to assess it while installed: check for leaks at weep holes and listen for howling sound or feel shaft wear. For replacement, disconnect battery, drain cooling system, remove drive belt and pulley, then remove water pump bolts and pull it out. Lubricate new pump's O-ring seal and reverse removal steps, tightening all fasteners. Refill cooling system. For other models, disconnect battery, drain system, remove fan, shroud, belt, pulley, and hoses. Remove water pump, clean threads and surfaces, compare to new pump, remove old gasket material. Clean surfaces with lacquer thinner or acetone. Apply RTV sealant to gasket and pump, attach to engine, tighten bolts evenly. Reinstall parts, refill system, check belt tension, and check for leaks.