dacmile

Big thanks to Autom8r...those 3.5 engine photos are just what we needed to understand how everything fits together! I also was able to purchase a Motorcraft TSM subscription to detail the coolant system tear down and test process. Long story short that water pump repair is about as bad as a head gasket repair....those internal waterpumps are going to be a real future disaster for future owners and Ford.

I have been busy most of day checking on internet for confirmation from other sources....it is absolutely true....Ford or Motorcraft has NO water pumps and does not know when any will be available. I also tried to subscribe and download TSM from Motorcraft to try and figure out where leak may be coming from....their server is not working. I have never worked on a 3.5 DOHC as I imagine that is the case for many Ford Techs even....however I have lots of experience with other engines and head gasket or water pump leaks. I need a manual or picture to see just how that internal pump mounts up and how possible it could be for coolant to leak down front of head from the internal water pump....sounds ridiculous...but maybe!? I agree I will keep pouring blended correct orange coolant into engine...it is a slow leak...for now anyway! I will not name dealer for now......they did try to get Ford to cooperate......however Ford told them they could not tear it down until they knew where leak was coming from and they expected it was from water pump and they did not have any or know when they would so of course dealer not wish to tear down and let it sit or be stuck with situtation.....so said drive it!! And as for lemon laws, yes I am checking into that just in case. I had a 2011 Edge and really liked the AWD and overall drivability. I guess this one is just a LEMON....but I have been reading that these internal water pumps are a ticking time bomb....they of course do it for engine compactness. However the very situation being that Ford has no water pumps in stock for an engine that has been around since 2008 would apper to tell us all something!!!! Thanks for you info and concern.

2013 Edge SEL with 3.5 engine 4300 miles....noticed coolant leak which appears coming from head gasket. Dealer & Ford says 3.5 engine does not have that problem so will not tear it down! Dealer guesses leak from internal water pump? Dealer checks with Ford parts and they respond Ford has no replacement water pumps because of problems with supplier....suggest it could be 6 months before available!! This is totally ridiculous! What the heck is going on with Ford??? Dealer told me to go ahead and drive it till the engine burns down....that may get some attention at Ford parts!! HELP!!!