chadlefler Report post Posted August 22, 2013 My wife noticed her temp gauge was rising after she noticed it running rough. She called me I said pull over do not drive the extra block to work. well she did any way. ( quite mad) I checked the oil and it appears to have water in the oil. so my first thought was blown headgasket/ new engine. A freind of mine is a ford tech at a dealership ( 20 yrs) he said that he thinks this engine has a internal water pump and they are known for leaking water into the crank case. I am looking for confirmation and advice on this one. do not really want to replace the engine. an oil change and water pump might be better. ??? any help is appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveknapp2000 Report post Posted January 31, 2014 I have read this and was wondering how to check the water pump internal leak into the oil/crankcase vs the head gasket blown? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveknapp2000 Report post Posted February 1, 2014 I did call the ford dealer today jan 1 2014 and they confirmed that a leaking internal waterpump on these engines(3.5L v6/duratec 35) can leak coolant into the water...seems like a design flaw that should be recalled.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FordService Report post Posted February 3, 2014 Hey daveknapp2000, Is your Edge at the dealer? Let me know and I'll look into available options. Todd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry Report post Posted February 4, 2014 I have read this and was wondering how to check the water pump internal leak into the oil/crankcase vs the head gasket blown? I was told there is a weep hole from the water pump behind the alternator, should be able to notice leakage there before it leaks internally. Don't know for sure. Larry Northern,In Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbcatt Report post Posted November 7, 2020 (edited) On 2/4/2014 at 8:26 AM, Larry said: I was told there is a weep hole from the water pump behind the alternator, should be able to notice leakage there before it leaks internally. Don't kn.ow for sure. Larry Northern,In My 2007 MKX never leaked from the seephole, but there is one there Edited November 24, 2020 by 1004ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbcatt Report post Posted November 24, 2020 This was my water pump. Can anyone tell me why it looks like this?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dajo2012 Report post Posted November 24, 2020 corrosion, corrosion, corrosion Has the coolant ever been changed? That is a mess no wonder pump failed. what year car and how many miles? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1004ron Report post Posted November 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Bobbcatt said: This was my water pump. Can anyone tell me why it looks like this?? I agree, corrosion - obviously poorly maintained. Please add location and Model / Year to your signature - https://www.fordedgeforum.com/settings/signature/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbcatt Report post Posted November 24, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, 1004ron said: I agree, corrosion - obviously poorly maintained. Please add location and Model / Year to your signature - https://www.fordedgeforum.com/settings/signature/ 2007 MKX 168,000, it was a gift because it needed a water pump. I decided to do it myself.... BIG JOB Edited November 24, 2020 by 1004ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1004ron Report post Posted November 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, Bobbcatt said: 2007 MKX 168,000, it was a gift because it needed a water pump. I decided to do it myself.... BIG JOB Looks like the previous owner took care of the appearance but not the out of sight servicing - question is what else has suffered from poor servicing. Please add location and Model / Year to your signature - https://www.fordedgeforum.com/settings/signature/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
