How to Replace Water Pump 01-11 Ford Ranger V6 4.0L

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace a broken, bad, or leaking water pump. This video is applicable to the 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11 Ford Ranger
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[@erichenry1426]

1998 Ford ranger

[@mountainmover777]

I am definitely not a mechanic, but I just finished replacing my water pump, thermostat, and temperature sensor. Also I was able to remove and cleaned my throttle body intake. I could not have done it without this channel. Friends for life!

[@wyndmclark7235]

I find it much easier if you prep the new pump first by taking a real thin skim coat of RTV putting it on the back of the water pump and then placing the gasket in place then what I do is I take the 8 mm bolts I put them all in place holding the gasket in place that way by time I get the old one off the gasket is sealed and dried to the water pump then I apply another coat of our TV and install the new water pump that way you're not fighting with the gasket and taking a chance of destroying it

[@tomkuhn]

Thanks for this video. I’m getting ready to have the water pump replaced or do it myself I’m not sure which. One little trick you might show your viewers sometime when you’re installing something with a large gasket like the water pump, put a little grease on the water pump surface where the gasket is supposed to go and that grease will help hold the gasket in placewhile you’re installing the part. Thanks again for the great video guys. I appreciate it.

[@1AAuto]

+@tomkuhn Thanks for the feedback!

[@larrywhitesell4139]

The big 36mm nut won't come loose even with huge tension on the belt. Any other ways to hold that pulley??

[@sethkrattiger2290]

Thank you for always helping me fix my ranger!

[@artarmendariz9555]

I may be attempting this soon, you made it look easy especially knowing I do not have to remove Radiator Great Video.

[@raygraboski9212]

GREAT video! Excellent step by step (did not assume you knew anything which is correct) and GREAT narration!

[@joemartinez6182]

Step by step and even your voice is good and clear, but the camera work was great after watching your video am now sure and not to weary of tackling the water pump on my 2004 Ranger, thank you very much for the video.................

[@1AAuto]

+joe martinez Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

[@orygunchainsawmassacre6761]

Verrry helpful and thorough video!

[@jacobkatari9126]

Finally, a Vedio by 1A Auto trust's worth watching.

[@MattyP406]

Great video! Very helpful. The only part I had problems with is removing the cooling fan. Had to go out and get the proper tools for this step, but other than that everything went great. Thanks again!

[@1AAuto]

+Matt Pierre Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/engine-water-pump/i/1aewp00089?KZbin&CTA+Comment&JW8Ie9QCA9o

[@elduro247]

this videos really help me to do mine, thanks for the great videos you guys make.

[@miguelfarias2041]

Great video very helpful and clearly explained step by step!

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+miguel farias Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com

[@michaelmorris6575]

Fantastic video! Very well done!

[@1AAuto]

+Michael Morris Thanks for checking out our videos! If any of our viewers need to make this repair, we carry the part shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them. We also offer free shipping on all orders in the US. www.1aauto.com/engine-water-pump/i/1aewp00089?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

[@nofortunatesonII]

FWIW: When doing this, I cut a piece of cardboard the size of the radiator core and slipped in next to the radiator to prevent and possible mishaps and possible radiator damage.

[@johndemby1387]

Well done very accurate Thanks.

[@devth125]

very informing! Excellent video!

[@1AAuto]

+devth125 Thanks for checking us out!

[@angelotillas9782]

SUPERB JOB!

[@sheffieldlane5769]

Super cool trick with the serpentine tension to get the fan off

[@jonhill9564]

Well done. Thank you!

[@jrblake2125]

Thanks for this video. I was encouraged to do this job myself but my fan was mis-threaded on by whomever replaced the pump before. It took me 4 hours to get it off, and 6 hours to do the whole job. So I was expecting to be done in 19 minutes. Hopefully not everyone has 4 misthreaded bolts.

[@1AAuto]

+Jr Blake Thanks for checking us out. We are glad you got the job done and unfortunately sometimes people will work on their vehicles and not know how or what to do causing headaches for the next repair. 1aauto.com

[@Joaquin77]

I feel you Blake! Hehe I own a 2005 sport trac and doing many repairs on my own to learn a bit more about maintenance, and usually there is always something on the way that complicates the time lenght.. hehe

[@ryanwalsh5305]

They edit a good bit. It's definitely not a 19min job.

[@Leitch7]

Excellent step by step video. Thank you.

[@1AAuto]

+Leitch7 You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@donaldfafard]

great vid. i like to use blue loctite on all bolts, nuts etc. do you see any problem with that for this R&R ?

[@manuelrivas9141]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, very similar if not the same on my 98 4.0 ranger. Do you recommend using a gasket sealant along with the water pump gasket? Thank you.

[@davidarevaloantonio8346]

Very good video¡¡¡ excelent¡¡¡

[@ronwisman1767]

great presentation, thank you. I will remember where to buy parts when I need them

[@1AAuto]

+Ron Wisman Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your business.

[@josevicencio6081]

Great video ,one question is not necessary to add sealer masker on the gasket water pump.thanks

[@EvilJ069]

Truck looks great ON TOP lol

[@djrambo1554]

Good job!!!

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[@ryanrush9148]

GREAT VIDEO!!!!!

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[@user-bp4bg9zh6k]

I am trying to replace my water pump on my 2011 ford ranger. I did everything you said to do. I had to take the two bolts out and use a adjustable wrench. But the fan nut will not break loose.

[@1AAuto]

+William Head We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@yamiladdi]

thank you! will this work for for ranger 1998 ?

[@wettosixecho]

Video helped, thank you. Unfortunately my water pump gasket came halfway folded in the box. I had trouble lining up the holes and the pump inadvertently fell off while i was trying to thread the bolts in. I used rtv to tack the gasket flat onto the pump. When i went to fill up the system i noticed the pump poked a hole in the damn radiator when it fell. I have to pull the radiator tomorrow. ugh.

[@tristen8089]

wettosixecho there's I trick for gaskets I came up with put a thin layer of grease and then stick the gasket to the pump then line the gasket up with the holes

[@txsurfnturf]

I rented the tools to remove the fan clutch. One is for the nut on the fan clutch. The other holds the water pump pully still so you can unscrew the fan nut. I rented them from 'autos own'. ( I don't want to violate any copyrights, but i think you can figure it out.) Anyway, you get your money back when you return the tools. The tool that holds the water pump pully looks silly, but if you figure out how to use it (it's not that hard), it works pretty well. You can even use it to remove the water pump pully bolts by holding the pully still with it and loosening each pully bolt one at a time. Sometimes the tensioner trick shown in the video doesn't work. It didn't for me. Save yourself the trouble; rent the fan clutch wrench and the pully holder tool.

[@1AAuto]

+@txsurfnturf Thanks for the feedback!

[@rickparker5437]

great video. im replacing my water pump for second time. it lasted 80,000. I always use a gasket sealer. surprised you put only the gasket. 12 bolts is a lot to try and seal.

[@1AAuto]

+Rick Parker You should be fine just using a gasket made for the water pump. We carry the water pump shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them. www.1aauto.com/engine-water-pump/i/1aewp00089?KZbin&CTA+Comment&JW8Ie9QCA9o

[@rickparker5437]

ok thank you for the info

[@LuisM632]

1A Auto Parts what is the water pump pullies bolt torque and the 12 bolts on the water pump?

[@Justinestabrook]

I saw 12lbs in another video.

[@Nikkk6969]

@@rickparker5437 is your water pump still lasting?

[@ianmoone4331]

I was unsuccessful using the tensioner to hold the belt tight enough to remove the fan but. I took a giant flathead screwdriver and hammer and pounded the but on the left side edge, and after about 20 smacks, it bike loose.

[@1AAuto]

+Ian Moone Thanks for the feedback!

[@ianmoone4331]

I didn't realize how many misspellings were in my comment. I meant to say that I put the big screwdriver on the left side of the NUT and pounded it with a hammer until it BROKE loose. Your video was EXTREMELY helpful! Thanks!

[@michaeljohn8905]

Can’t believe this only got a coupe hundred views.

[@firepup35]

One thing they neglect to tell u in this video is you will have to take of the bracket that the AC condenser and power steering pump to get 1 of the bolts out on the far right hand side...02 Ranger 3.0 (knowing this would have saved me alot of time and efforts)

[@1AAuto]

+Stacy Alexander Thanks for watching and also the added tip! Have a great day! 1aauto.com

[@greysonkountz5112]

Stacy Alexander to be fair, this is for a 4.0

[@Justinestabrook]

So the 4.0 is easier?

[@angelgjr1999]

@@Justinestabrook was it?

[@DarrelllCampbelll]

But this is a 4.0 its not the same

[@Joaquin77]

Thanks for making this video, I am tempted to do this on my own and save some money on repairs, i own a 2005 sport trac and it needs some love.. If anything.. do you sell those plastic fans on 1A Auto website? Mine has a few cracks and maybe needs to be replaced soon.

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[@user-bp4bg9zh6k]

I cannot get the fan clutch nut to brake loose even when I put more pressure on the belt.

[@stevenfox3465]

Any videos of the Same, but for 3.0 engines ??

[@straitpepperdiet]

do you need to use new bolts?

[@kevincooperbuggy]

i put tension on the belt on water pump pully but i cant free up the nut connected to the fan i used kroil to loosen the bolt

[@whytdevl9843]

You don’t use any gasket sealer, Permatex?

[@melindahall8753]

I sure appreciate your videos. I don’t work on vehicles, but am trying to help my elderly father save some money. I was able to replace the thermostat from watching your video on Thermostat replacement, but I am still not getting heat in the truck. My brother says it is the water pump because there is no water in the hose. Should I replace the water pump next? Hope someone can help me in the next few hours if you have time to respond. Thanks so much!

[@1AAuto]

+Melinda Hall Thanks for watching! There could be multiple reasons why you're having this particular problem. If you are unsure of what the problem it we suggest taking your vehicle to a nearby reputable shop to identify the cause. Once you know the cause, we'll be happy to see if we carry the parts and how-to videos needed for your repair. 1aauto.com

[@Nikkk6969]

You probably didn’t idle for 15 mins keeping coolant full in the radiator whilst leaving the heat on high which will push the hot coolant through the heater core bleeding it of any air that may have made it’s why in during repairing

[@alexluna6106]

Do i use gasket sealer with the gasket or no some ppl told me to do that but idk ?

[@577buttfan]

I always did.

[@damygeebo]

4:54 - So, facing the motor from the front, you still turn counter-clockwise to remove that large fan nut from the water pump housing, correct? You're loosening it to the left in the video.

[@jimgearing260]

It depends on the vehicle. Fan nuts are self tightening when running so I've found that whatever direction your fan needs to turn in order to work is the direction you unscrew the nut. At least that's what I've found

[@mts7274]

@@jimgearing260 Yeah, but why would the fan on any other 2004 Ranger V6 4.0 turn an opposite direction than what is being shown on the 2004 Ranger V6 4.0 being repaired in this video?

[@benrodeheaver701]

I bought a pump online and didn't open it for a month or so. ( wrong one) Now I can't send it back and need to know if it's possible to drill the top center + add a hose nipple to make it work on an explorer ?

[@MistiMoan]

You said that the pump has the part for the fan clutch, but I'm going to an electric fan with a 180°f thermostat do I need to change anything?

[@kclayton326]

What about the Ford Ranger XLT 3.0 Liter? I'm constantly seeing video's for the 4.0 but never the 3.0. Is it the same? I have a 2002 Ranger 3.0L but I can never find any video's on that. It's always the 4.0.

[@spencerbox6705]

doing it right now, cant get the 36mm fan nut to come lose.

[@rallyrats]

Spencer Box Same, how did you get yours off?

[@kevinvandyke3837]

A good solid tap on the wrench handle with a small hammer hsould do it.

[@randallruel7859]

I did it right now Had to tap hard on the fan nut to break it loose Don’t get too crazy tho I went back to to pull and the fan finally came loose. Everything worked it after that

[@jrblake2125]

I had this very problem today doing mine. The fan was misthreaded on so it didn't want to come off.

[@Magnum5.9360]

Is this the same on 1997 Explorer 4.0 sohc?

[@1AAuto]

+97 Explorer It may be a different procedure on your application. We currently do not have an auto repair video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking. 1aauto.com

[@shanec4441]

Looks like the fan nut is right hand thread. Most of those are left handed threads

[@stevenpersinger6577]

Just did all this work and the new pump still leaks out. What did I do wrong. Gasket stayed on as I replaced it. It was not that difficult. Any ideas

[@robertobrien8725]

89 lbs torque or 8-9 lbs torque?

[@bunnymunny8170]

He says 8 or 9 inch pounds, i have no idea what an inch pound is....

[@TJintheVI]

Jeez, it's less of a pain to change my WP on my 2006 bmw 330i

[@sheffieldlane5769]

You should see the thermostat replacement on these things. Took me like 6 hours lmao

[@mts7274]

4:51 "Loosen the nut." ...you are loosening the nut counter clockwise [to the left], but I've read that the direction is supposed to be clockwise. I've also seen videos where the nut is being loosened clockwise [to the right]. Is that maybe because the older model Rangers were set up that way?

[@Fsilone]

Looking at the blades, the belt moves counterclockwise to move the air rearward. The resistance of the fan forces it clockwise relative to the belt, tightening it in the process.

[@Fsilone]

So holding the belt in place with resistance and moving the fan counterclockwise relative to it will loosen it.

[@gridironking97]

I am running into the same issue as many others. I can not seem to get the fan nut loose. Please help.

[@Leitch7]

I was having trouble too but a big wrench and a quick hit with a hammer on the end of the wrench broke it loose.

[@larrywhitesell4139]

@@Leitch7 many hits with 4 lb hammer and no luck

[@loos3cannon410]

I ran into problem after installing the new water pump now it’s over heating and shut off what think it can be?

[@GeneralRELee]

LOOS3CANNON you probably either are leaking coolant somewhere, and or have an air lock in the system somewhere, hence coolant isn't flowing properly. If it's a airlock, you'll need to bleed out the air

[@bradfaught1695]

I'm assuming you already checked the thermostat for proper operation

[@brownpride7040]

Would this work on a 98 ford ranger ?

[@1AAuto]

+Brown Pride This procedure might be different for your application. We do not currently have a how-to video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@rallyrats]

Clutch fan bolt just keeps spinning and spinning, won't loosen. What gives?

[@boboynunez5907]

NM_Desert_Rats i have alot of trouble with that to but what i do is stick a flat head screwdriver in and stick it betweet 2 of the 4 small bolts and then a big enough wrench put it on the fan clutch bold and hold the screwdriver with one hand and the wrench with the other. Just becarefull when tighning because sometimes the screwdriver will slide out from underneight the bolts.

[@gabriels181]

For those of you that have this problem (like me), you’ve probably misunderstood the instructions and removed all 4 screws on the water pump pulley instead of just 2. If you do that, the pulley is no longer connected to the pump itself and the bolt will just spin freely instead of loosening. Put at least 2 of the screws back and try again, or just go to Autozone like I did and they’ll loan you the proper tools for free. Made it way easier.

[@RubenAvila]

What about an earlier ranger, say a 2000?

[@dominickbono477]

good but he doesn't show taking the old pump off and accessing the bolts. that's the difficult part which was edited out

[@chrismaragoudakis7149]

Is the process the same on a 03 ford explorer

[@1AAuto]

+Chris Maragoudakis It should be the same procedure. Here is a link to them water pumps that we carry for an 03 Explorer and also an auto repair video. Hope this helps you out goo.gl/oAJFJE

[@nicanorm1069]

I need water pum un muy Explorer Sport XLT 2003

[@1AAuto]

+David M Thanks for checking us out! I have provided a link below to the video we offer for the 2002 to 2010 Ford Explorer Water Pump replacement video. Please let us know if you need any further assistance, thank you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3mmmHesrcx_Ztk

[@user-bp4bg9zh6k]

It is a good video but it doesn’t show how hard it really is to get the fan clutch nut broke loose. Maybe they need to make a video on how to get a stuck fan clutch nut to break loose.

[@1AAuto]

+William Head We do not have a video for this repair right now, but we'll keep this request in mind for a future video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@nathaningram3606]

1994 fordranger xl freezeplugs

[@benhajdu4040]

PFFFFT. Way to skip the best part. Never ever ever ever ever does a fan just come free. Any tips to how you guys do em? I use an air hammer very carefully to jar the fan free.

[@577buttfan]

squeaky squeaky idler pully

[@fauxPainting]

No gasket shellack, glue really

[@jloft2935]

not one of these dam videos show what a pain in the ass it is to get that little hose on top off then back on

[@ufartface]

i agree- come on- show us how you did it

[@577buttfan]

@@ufartface Sweat and blood man!!!

[@randallruel7859]

I’m back cause I didn’t put the RTV high temp 🤣🤣🤣

[@1AAuto]

+Randall Ruel Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@neilmcmanus3727]

this video did not show in any sense, useful instructions how to remove the nut that connects the fan to the fan clutch, what if the nut will not budge, if it is so tight that the clutch slips when tightening the belt and applying the adjustable wrench. What then ? and what direction to turn the nut to loosen was not mentioned. The local autoZone will lend out a tool to grasp the clutch and a separate tool to turn the fan nut, they require a deposit, and the customer can keep the tool for 90 days. Perhaps your video could show the many different ways to loosen the fan nut.

[@joshbrown4258]

it doing the tensioner the way u did it n it n it didnt work

[@travisayers9808]

I had the same problem. I’m having to pull whole pump to remove fan clutch

[@ygtcbee23]

The procedure for the 3.0 is much harder than this. Should have used the 3.0L for the example

[@willieolivas7549]

WHY do you lie to us making it look All simple Why don't you tell us how difficult they are too remove the fanbolt is even harder

[@Sayten19]

Would this be about the same for a 2001 3.0l v6 ford ranger