Water Pump problems of the 2013 Ford Flex

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? internal water pump/ timing chains/ vvt solenoids/ cam phasers/ cam sensors/ related seals how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? engine failure - sudden stop of vehicle has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? yes, is aware and has acknowledged via service and tech bulletins that this is a known and repeated issue. Issue is known and common with all 3. 7l and 3. 5l Ford engines. Manufacturer has had petty and class action suits related to this failure and is not taking any action to remedy aside from a "extended warranty" for certian countries but said warranty does not help those who purchased vehicles used and have no vehicle history to see if the "service intervals" were met leaving thousands of owners with repair bills that cost at minimum over four thousand dollars. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? yes. Multiple technicians on my vehicle ad well as thousands of complaints across the world. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? no lamps. Only possible way you can even tell is by the time its too late and the coolant and oil mix resulting in milky like mixture on dipstick or in oil pan or engine failure.

Water pump failed in the internal engine part on 2013 Ford Flex. A known problem by Ford motor CO for years and Ford refuses to issue a recall. Because the water pump is an internal part of the motor, the cost to repair is over $2000 .

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle would overheat. There were no warning indicators illuminated. 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 notified, but was not able to assist. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 98,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. While driving approximately 25 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to evergreen Ford Lincoln (1500 18th avenue NW, assaquah, wa 98027) where it was diagnosed that the timing belt was stretched. Since the timing belt was directly linked to the water pump, a new engine was recommended. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was unknown.