Looks like my water pump is leaking, any suggestions on what to do?

[davidg4781]

I was at my local dealership to pick up some parts and asked the service department if they knew of any issues with the water pump. She said they hadn't heard of anything (I live in a small town so not too surprising).

I didn't have time to set up an appointment but what do y'all think I should do? My selling dealership is 3 hours away so that's not really an option.

Here's what I'm thinking:

• Take it to my home town dealership, point them in the right direction on how to fix this, and build a good relationship with them going forward.
• Call some local dealerships to find one that's aware of this issue and take it to them. I'd prefer keeping it in my home town in case I have to have it serviced in the future.

Does it matter if they're not familiar with the issue since the information should be available at their fingertips?

I did pick up some coolant to keep it topped off so if it's just slowly leaking, I should be good for a while. I'm at a year of ownership and 10,800 miles.

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[rocks]

You are over thinking this. Take it to a local dealer for a warranty repair. Easy fix.

 

[RSH]

Your Sport is still under warranty, take it to the dealer and have it fixed. You can go to any Ford dealer for service or warranty work.

 

[johnardsg]

I just had my BB’s water pumped replaced last nov, it was ~39k at the time and it was under warranty.
It just takes time to get the parts, but swapping it is less than half a day to complete.

 

[davidg4781]

You are over thinking this....

I tend to do this a lot.

 

[Robins21]

Take it to the local dealership & get it fixed. We bought our Bronco Sport about 1 hour away from us in another state & we take it to the local dealership which is only 10-15 minutes from our house for warranty/service work. We told them the first time we went there we just moved here from out of state if they could service the truck & they said sure, they did not care we did not buy it from them.

 

[Mark S.]

Good advice all around here. Just remember to tell your local dealership when they change the pump they need to flush the system as well IAW the latest TSB. I believe a pump failure can result in coolant contamination that can destroy the replacement pump. The only way to avoid that is to flush the system, which should remove the contaminants.

 

[Kellykel]

I was at my local dealership to pick up some parts and asked the service department if they knew of any issues with the water pump. She said they hadn't heard of anything (I live in a small town so not too surprising).

I didn't have time to set up an appointment but what do y'all think I should do? My selling dealership is 3 hours away so that's not really an option.

Here's what I'm thinking:

• Take it to my home town dealership, point them in the right direction on how to fix this, and build a good relationship with them going forward.
• Call some local dealerships to find one that's aware of this issue and take it to them. I'd prefer keeping it in my home town in case I have to have it serviced in the future.

Does it matter if they're not familiar with the issue since the information should be available at their fingertips?

I did pick up some coolant to keep it topped off so if it's just slowly leaking, I should be good for a while. I'm at a year of ownership and 10,800 miles.

 

[Kellykel]

I was at my local dealership to pick up some parts and asked the service department if they knew of any issues with the water pump. She said they hadn't heard of anything (I live in a small town so not too surprising).

I didn't have time to set up an appointment but what do y'all think I should do? My selling dealership is 3 hours away so that's not really an option.

Here's what I'm thinking:

• Take it to my home town dealership, point them in the right direction on how to fix this, and build a good relationship with them going forward.
• Call some local dealerships to find one that's aware of this issue and take it to them. I'd prefer keeping it in my home town in case I have to have it serviced in the future.

Does it matter if they're not familiar with the issue since the information should be available at their fingertips?

I did pick up some coolant to keep it topped off so if it's just slowly leaking, I should be good for a while. I'm at a year of ownership and 10,800 miles.

Yup same issue at 40,000 which caused more damage from the coolant all over the engine. Water pump replaced and torn serpentine belt due to coolant replaced. One of eight major issues I have had. Good luck

 

[rocks]

Yup same issue at 40,000 which caused more damage from the coolant all over the engine. Water pump replaced and torn serpentine belt due to coolant replaced. One of eight major issues I have had. Good luck

Unfortunately with possibly more to come. You have great patience in keeping the BS.

 

[Kellykel]

Unfortunately with possibly more to come. You have great patience in keeping the BS.

Trading it in if I can’t get it Lemon Lawed. Dealer can’t even advise saying the car is too new. Okay then take it back. lol But now what do I get? I love the look of the car. 🥲

 

[jkeaton]

Trading it in if I can’t get it Lemon Lawed. Dealer can’t even advise saying the car is too new. Okay then take it back. lol But now what do I get? I love the look of the car. 🥲

A Prius.

 

[Kellykel]

A Prius.

Haha I’d rather walk

 

[Dude]

Yup same issue at 40,000 which caused more damage from the coolant all over the engine. Water pump replaced and torn serpentine belt due to coolant replaced. One of eight major issues I have had. Good luck

What are the 8 major issues?
1. Transmission mount replaced
2. Turbo Replaced
3. Water pump and serpentine belt replaced
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[Robins21]

A trans mount I do not consider a major issue.

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