Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
Water Pump: Customer Interest
Cooling System - Thump Noise/Gauge Fluctuation
Article No.
97-18-9
09/02/97
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COOLING SYSTEM - TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATION - VEHICLES WITH 4.0L ENGINE
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NOISE - "THUMPING" HEARD FROM WATER PUMP AREA - VEHICLES WITH 4.0L ENGINE
LIGHT TRUCK:
1994-97 AEROSTAR, EXPLORER, RANGER
ISSUE:
A "thumping" noise or temperature gauge fluctuation may occur on some vehicles. This may be caused by the water pump delivering an uneven flow
throughout the engine.
ACTION:
Replace water pump and gasket with revised Water Pump (F7PZ-8501-AA) and Gasket (FOTZ-8507-A). Refer to the appropriate year
Aerostar/Ranger/Explorer Service Manual, Section 03-03, for water pump replacement procedure.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
F0TZ-8507-A
Water Pump Gasket
F7PZ-8501-AA
Water Pump
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
971809A
Replace Water Pump And
1.3 Hrs.
Gasket - Ranger And Explorer
971809B
Replace Water Pump And
2.1 Hrs.
Gasket - Aerostar
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
8501
42
OASIS CODES: 204000, 204200, 402000, 497000, 702100