My water pump is taking a dump on me at 48k miles. Should I get a motorcraft pump or does it not matter? Theres like 10 to choose from on rockauto...

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/rafr...1425002k948648

Also is there anything particular about installing one?

 

you sure it's the pump and not just the gasket? Mine's still kicking at 124k hard miles

 

I agree, seems a wee bit premature for a pump to be going out that soon. I would check easier stuff first like, water level, possible thermostat, leaking hose, etc... and go from there.

 

Well if you do find out it is the pump I bought a new water pump from NAPA for 80 (I think) and it comes with a lifetime warrenty. I would rather have a Motorcraft part for any replacement but they are just to expensive....

Matthew

 

It sounds like complete sh*t, like the bearing or fins are scraping. Local garage told me its the pump. I doubt a gasket or anything else would make that noise.

 

Well then if that's the case, it may well be the pump, kinda odd to go out that soon though, but I know stranger things have happened.