8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $3,600
- Average Mileage:
- 140,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace blown engine due to premature water pump failure (1 reports)
- replace water pump in second duratec 3.5l v6 with 104k miles (1 reports)
In July of 202 the engine blown was caused by the ingenious design of the Duratec 3.5L V6 engine to house the water pump. The issue has caused numerous class action lawsuits which have been essentially swept under the proverbial rug. Links to issue https://fordauthority.com/2022/10/new-ford-water-pump-class-action-lawsuit-filed-in-new-york/ and a class action closed https://kmlaw.ca/cases/ford-water-pump-class-action/
- Patricia J., Spring Hill, US
This is the same water pump issue that required a used engine replacement in July of 2020. This is currently at the dealership due to the complexity (per several mechanics) of the repair. There is fluid leaking and a grinding noise (intermittently) coming from the engine which are both symptoms of water pump failure. The replacement of the water pump has been estimated around $3000 (labor is $200/hour).
The engine blown and the high labor cost of replacing a water pump was caused by the ingenious design of the Duratec 3.5L V6 engine to house the water pump. The issue has caused numerous class action lawsuits which have been essentially swept under the proverbial rug. Links to issue https://fordauthority.com/2022/10/new-ford-water-pump-class-action-lawsuit-filed-in-new-york/ and a class action closed Ford Water Pump Class Action - Koskie Minsky LLP
- Patricia J., Spring Hill, US