New TSB issued regarding water pumps

[chipearly]

I'm assuming this was just issued

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[Dude]

I'm assuming this was just issued

Thank you! Do you have a link to that?

 

[rocks]

Flushing the system stops water pump leaks. Interesting.

 

[chipearly]

Thank you! Do you have a link to that?

ford.com/support/service-information/

 

[tjbronco]

My water pump is being replaced next week (dripping but still drivable). I am at about 30K miles. Its on this forum in other places, but if your pump fails, be sure to get the newer pump (PN HX7Z-8501-B). I may ask to keep the old pump - I would like to take it apart to see what is going on with these. I am assuming it is either the bearing or the seal that is failing.

 

[FB71]

Flushing the system stops water pump leaks. Interesting.

No. Debris in the system causes leaks. Flushing the system prevents the new pump from leaking.

 

[Mark S.]

The way I'm reading this, you flush the system BEFORE replacing a bad water pump. This implies coolant contamination with debris from the failed pump. My guess is if you leave debris from a failed pump in the system it will damage the new pump.

 

[BroncoSportNY]

Funny you should post this, I just had my Bronco Sport into the dealer for an oil change and state inspection, the mechanic found a coolant leak and replaced the water pump as per the TSB. They did a great job and covered it under warranty so no charge! I have attached a scan of my invoice so you may see the part numbers and work performed.

 

[Jill]

Thank you! Do you have a link to that?

It’s only applicable to the 1.5l.

 

[Rogerthat898]

Funny you should post this, I just had my Bronco Sport into the dealer for an oil change and state inspection, the mechanic found a coolant leak and replaced the water pump as per the TSB. They did a great job and covered it under warranty so no charge! I have attached a scan of my invoice so you may see the part numbers and work performed.

Are you sure the dealer performed the coolant flush?
It looks like only 2 gallons of coolant was billed and there is no mention of doing a flush in the notes.

 

[Mark S.]

Funny you should post this, I just had my Bronco Sport into the dealer for an oil change and state inspection, the mechanic found a coolant leak and replaced the water pump as per the TSB. They did a great job and covered it under warranty so no charge! I have attached a scan of my invoice so you may see the part numbers and work performed.

The work order didn't mention a system flush. You might consider contacting your service department and discussing.

 

[FB71]

The work order didn't mention a system flush. You might consider contacting your service department and discussing.

Service bulletin was released on 3/14. His RO is dated 3/8. The dealer wouldn't have been aware of the flushing protocol.

 

[Mark S.]

Service bulletin was released on 3/14. His RO is dated 3/8. The dealer wouldn't have been aware of the flushing protocol.

I saw that. Doesn't preclude discussing the issue.

 

[Dude]

It’s only applicable to the 1.5l.

Yep, the 2.0L uses a different water pump, I posted that part number here:
https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/part-for-bronco-sport-2-0l-water-pump.10341/

 

[Dude]

See Post #9 for one example of the HX7Z-8501-A water pump failure (with pics).

https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/water-pump-known-issue-under-warranty-no-recall.10754/

See Post #28 regarding failure of the “New” HX7Z-8501-BA water pump.

https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/updated-water-pump-available.8408/page-2

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