How to check and replace a water pump on Ford Explorer?

When the engine is hot, you should press the upper radiator hose to check if the water pump is alright. A flashlight can be used to find leaks through weep or vent holes. At the front of the engine listen for a howling sound and then check for shaft wear. Before removing the fan, pulley and hoses, drain the cooling system by disconnecting the battery since power will be shut off. Then go ahead and take out alternator only if necessary. Seal up every surface, attach a new pump with gasket, and tighten bolts. Lastly, after reinstalling all parts, fill up your system again ensuring that belt tension is ok when starting your car and run it while checking for any leaks.

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Ford Explorer Pump Assembly - Water
Part Number: AT4Z-8501-A
- Other Name: Pump Assy - Water
- Manufacturer Note: Dual Tooth Water Pump Sprocket
$113.30 MSRP: $187.27
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2011-2012 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Pump Assembly - Water
Part Number: 5L2Z-8501-A
- Other Name: Pump Assy - Water
- Replaced by: 3L3Z-8501-CA
$51.15 MSRP: $84.55
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2006-2010 Ford Explorer | 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Pump Assembly - Water
Part Number: 1S7Z-8501-A
- Other Name: Pump Assy - Water
- Replaced by: 1S7Z-8501-K
$57.20 MSRP: $94.55
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2012-2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Pump Assembly - Water
Part Number: F77Z-8501-AD
- Other Name: Pump Assy - Water
- Manufacturer Note: #97JM 8501-AD - does not include 1L2Z-8507-AA gasket, SOHC
- Replaced by: 6L2Z-8501-A
$97.13 MSRP: $160.55
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1997-2005 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Pump Assembly - Water
Part Number: F7TZ-8501-AB
- Other Name: Pump Assy - Water
- Manufacturer Note: #97TM 8501-AC does not include gasket, OHV
- Replaced by: F7TZ-8501-AC
$75.79 MSRP: $125.27
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1997-2001 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Pump Assembly - Water
Part Number: F5TZ-8501-C
- Other Name: Pump Assy - Water
- Manufacturer Note: Includes (1) FOTZ 8507-A gasket. 12 Attaching bolts are W500014-S437
- Replaced by: F7TZ-8501-AC
$75.79 MSRP: $125.27
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1995-1996 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AODE-E, 4AT AODE-W, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Pump Assembly - Water
Part Number: AT4Z-8501-CA
- Other Name: Pump Assy - Water
- Manufacturer Note: Dual Tooth Water Pump Sprocket
- Replaced by: DG1Z-8501-D
$106.48 MSRP: $169.82
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2012-2019 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Pump Assembly - Water
Part Number: DG1Z-8501-A
- Other Name: Pump Assy - Water
- Replaced by: DG1Z-8501-D
$106.48 MSRP: $169.82
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2013-2019 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Pump Assembly - Water
Part Number: EJ7Z-8501-D
- Other Name: Pump Assy - Water
- Replaced by: EJ7Z-8501-H
$68.51 MSRP: $109.27
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2016-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Pump Assembly - Water
Part Number: 1L2Z-8501-BB
- Other Name: Pump Assy - Water
- Replaced by: 3L3Z-8501-CA
$51.15 MSRP: $84.55
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2002-2005 Ford Explorer | 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Pump Assembly - Water
Part Number: 6L2Z-8501-A
- Other Name: Pump Assy - Water; Water Pump, Water Pump Assembly
- Replaces: F77Z-8501-AD
$100.66 MSRP: $160.55
You Save: $59.89 (38%)
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1997-2010 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 4AT 4R70W, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 5AT 5R55E, 5MT, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Pump Assembly - Water
Part Number: F87Z-8501-CA
- Other Name: Pump Assy - Water; Water Pump, Water Pump Assembly
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1996-2001 Ford Explorer | 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R55E, 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Water Pump Parts Questions & Answers

Pump Assembly - Water
F5TZ-8501-C
Q: How to check and replace a water pump on Ford Explorer?
A: When the engine is hot, you should press the upper radiator hose to check if the water pump is alright. A flashlight can be used to find leaks through weep or vent holes. At the front of the engine listen for a howling sound and then check for shaft wear. Before removing the fan, pulley and hoses, drain the cooling system by disconnecting the battery since power will be shut off. Then go ahead and take out alternator only if necessary. Seal up every surface, attach a new pump with gasket, and tighten bolts. Lastly, after reinstalling all parts, fill up your system again ensuring that belt tension is ok when starting your car and run it while checking for any leaks.