How to Replace Water Pump 1997-2003 Ford F-150

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This video shows you how to install a TRQ water pump in your 1997-2003 Ford F-150. The water pump keeps coolant flowing through your engine. Common failures of the water pump will leave the coolant leaking, or stagnant. Both will lead to overheating if left untreated. Install a new engineered to fit water pump from TRQ for total peace of mind.

This repair was done on a 2003 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4L Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door 4WD Automatic and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1997 Ford F-150
1998 Ford F-150
1999 Ford F-150
2000 Ford F-150
2001 Ford F-150
2002 Ford F-150
2003 Ford F-150

Tools you will need:
• Fan Clutch Wrench
• Pliers
• 3/8 Inch Impact Gun
• Air Chisel
• Rubber Mallet

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[supermariobronsmiranda]

GUYS DONT JUST WATCH THE VIDEO…LISTEN TO IT ALSO. HE SAID IT MANY TIMES “YOU DONT HAVE TO REMOVE THIS, BUT IM DOING IT JUST FOR CAMERA PURPOSES”. GOOD JOB BUDDY.

[davidv]

That water pump removal was hilarious. The beating it with the hammer part😂. I feel your pain man. Great video thx

[daltontignor]

You don't need a fan clutch removal. I used an adjustable wrench and a ball peen. Some carefully aimed hits on the wrench got it broke free.

[timgiles]

I assume that a 1998 4.6 liter is the same procedure?
Great video. New subscriber.

[chrisolsberg]

unless you take out yhe radiator there is absolutely no reason to remove the trans cooling line. second you do not need to remove the fan shroud. loosen the fan and push it inside the shroud towards the radiator. lots of un-needed steps

[kicknsystm]

Great job on this vid. I'm going to help someone in need & this really helps.

[paulbrotherton]

Im curious why you took transmission line off radiator. Im replacing mine right now, what was the reason for that?

[rnery]

Very well done. Very much appreciated!

[larrybrown]

About how long did it take you to change out the pump

[p.g.wallgroup]

The Title said this video is for a Ford 4.2L not a 5.4L

[Caddis]

From 7:35 to 8:01... none of that was necessary for the repair... it was just for stress relief, right? (Kidding. Great vid. Much appreciated.)

[jimstone]

What size is the fan clutch wrench. Thanks for the video

[FOOTYDONS]

What if I get no heat? Bad thermostats ?

[marcomontano]

Does a bad water pump make a clicking sound? And would a bad one leak fluid or not

[ryanwyrick]

I've seen both installing like this and then installing with silicone on the surface and I'm not a fan of silicone unless it's rear diff or something. Is there anything I need to know or should I not use the silicone method that people are insisting I use if I think gasoline might end up in my coolant because I'm not going to tell you I know why gasoline is in my coolant but after using Blue devil it sort of helped and I had a lot of petrol in my coolant and of course I've never gotten a solid answer because out of a million mechanics in America whenever you ask them something apparently they just don't know but when it comes time for you to do it they know exactly how you should do so what should I do because I've heard very specific comments to never use silicone on an area that could be exposed to gad

[JamesDodds-xotc]

Can a v6 water pump can work on a v8 f150

[robertstercraw]

REMOVING THE TRANS COOLER LINE AND COOLANT RESERVOIR HOSE ARE COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY STEPS. Taking the upper radiator hose off at the radiator gives PLENTY of room to get the fan shroud out without removing the cooler line. No need to remove the reservoir hose from the radiator at all.

[ryanwyrick]

I swear I dont have a belt on my pump... am I crazy? I swear it looks like a ribbed belt is there but its not... like just a free pulley... am I nuts? I have a 4.6... but should be the same motor...

[brucedeyoung]

BEFORE PUTTING FRONT COVER BACK ON RUN ENGINE TO CHECK FOR LEAKS.