Cooling System Pump Problems of Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer owners have reported 21 problems related to cooling system pump (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the Explorer.

1 Cooling System Pump problem of the 2012 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 08/26/2024

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, upon further inspection, the contact became aware of a water leak. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the water pump had leaked along the leaking hole near the engine block. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.

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2 Cooling System Pump problem of the 2017 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 01/02/2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph the vehicles temperature warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the internal water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted, and it was stated that vehicle was not under warranty. The manufacturer was notified and case #ca547138728 was opened. The failure mileage is 59,800.

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3 Cooling System Pump problem of the 2016 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 05/30/2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, fluid was discovered dripping from the subframe. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that engine coolant had leaked from the vehicle due to a faulty water pump. The contact was advised that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,000.

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4 Cooling System Pump problem of the 2014 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 05/23/2023

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Explorer. The contact that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge increased without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the water pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

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5 Cooling System Pump problem of the 2013 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 03/22/2023

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated the water pump needed to be replaced. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called an independent mechanic who provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance provided. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

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6 Cooling System Pump problem of the 2015 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 03/08/2023

Component failure- water pump , causing extensive repairs. Car shut down while driving . I have estimate from independent service center. No inspection by manufacture on my particular vehicle, but a class action lawsuit was filed in February 2022 for another individual. Warnings didn’t appear until vehicle started to shut down.

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7 Cooling System Pump problem of the 2014 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 02/04/2023

Water pump leakage.

8 Cooling System Pump problem of the 2016 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 12/21/2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that there was fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the water pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The mechanic advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

9 Cooling System Pump problem of the 2017 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 12/18/2022

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he noticed fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact, who is an independent mechanic, diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the water pump needed to be replaced. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

10 Cooling System Pump problem of the 2016 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 11/23/2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, she noticed water leaking under the front of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

11 Cooling System Pump problem of the 2014 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 11/16/2022

Driving my Explorer and the water pump went bad. Got overheat warnings and now I find this happens to all of these engines. A class action suit has been filed. The cost to repair is nearly $4000 for an issue does knew about it? not recalling and fixing these is negligent and dangerous.

12 Cooling System Pump problem of the 2016 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 09/29/2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that he noticed a puddle on the ground of his driveway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant had leaked from the water pump and into part of the engine block and the water pump needed to be the replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that no recalls were affiliated with the VIN and no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

13 Cooling System Pump problem of the 2014 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 09/10/2022

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph and also at any speed the vehicle would over heat. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that when the vehicle would be parked, the hood would be extremely hot to the touch and an odor of anti-freeze and gasoline would come from under the hood. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

14 Cooling System Pump problem of the 2013 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 08/18/2022

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph the coolant warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer which diagnosed failure with the water pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

15 Cooling System Pump problem of the 2014 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 07/07/2022

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle lost motive power with the tpms warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle was leaking coolant. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

16 Cooling System Pump problem of the 2014 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 06/28/2022

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 30 mph and making a left turn, the low coolant warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the roadway. The contact stated that her husband later added coolant to the reservoir. After starting the vehicle, the warning light was off. The contact stated that her husband saw coolant leaking from the water pump. The contact was able to drive to her residence. The contact called multiple independent mechanics and made them aware or the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

17 Cooling System Pump problem of the 2014 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 06/10/2022

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

18 Cooling System Pump problem of the 2014 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 06/04/2022

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the water pump failed which caused the vehicle to lose motive power. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.

19 Cooling System Pump problem of the 2014 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 05/24/2022

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking coolant. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 159,000.

20 Cooling System Pump problem of the 2017 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 07/29/2021

The electrical water pump failed. Had to replace the water pump and the Ford dealer said my car isn't covered under the customer satisfaction program 18l02. Which my vehicle is. Safe concern is the car will over heat and the engine will cease. The pump has been confirmed from a independent service center. The water pump has been inspected by my mechanic. When getting an oil change they said my coolant was really low. Went to my mechanic and they stated that the water pump is bad. He also stated that this was his 9th water pump replacement on the 2017 Ford Explorer.

21 Cooling System Pump problem of the 2015 Ford Explorer

Failure Date: 03/08/2017

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact was able to jumpstart the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was towed to a local pep boys where the battery was replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that she noticed that coolant was leaking onto the ground in the driveway. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.



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