How to service the Water Pump on a 2.3L engine on Ford Ranger?

You must start coolant pump servicing on a 2.3L engine by removing the air cleaner outlet pipe. Next, drain the cooling system. First remove the drive belt and afterward remove the bolts holding the coolant pump pulley while tightening these bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs). Secure the new coolant pump using bolts which should be tightened to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs). Before finishing the installation process it is vital to apply clean coolant on the O-ring seal of the coolant pump.

How to Ensure Proper Functioning of the Water Pump in a Ford Ranger?

Draining the cooling system represents the first procedure for servicing and repairing the water pump. Proceed with your work by first removing the drive belt then the fan blade with the fan clutch afterward. The initial step starts with discarding the O-ring seal from the inlet tube and removing its bolts. Detach the bolts which secure the water pump first. The water pump installation requires application of long-life grease in three specified spots followed by correct positioning of a new O-ring seal while applying pipe sealant to the O-ring. Begin by installing the water pump and afterward reattach the inlet tube before putting on the fan blade and drive belt. To finish the procedure please fill the cooling system.

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Ford Ranger Water Pump Part Number: XL5Z-8501-AD
$64.97 MSRP: $106.91
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- Other Name: Pump Assembly - Water; Engine Water Pump; Water Pump Assembly
- Replaces: 5U3Z-8501-B, 5U3Z-8501-A, XL5Z-8501-AA, XL5Z-8501-AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2008 Ford Ranger | Edge, Splash, Sport, STX, Tremor, XL, XL Sport, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Water Pump Part Number: 4S4Z-8501-E
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- Other Name: Pump Assembly - Water; Engine Water Pump; Water Pump Assembly
- Replaces: 6M8Z-8501-AC, PW-447, 1S7Z-8501-AK, 4S4Z-8501-AA, 4S4Z-8501-D, PW-465
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2011 Ford Ranger | Sport, STX, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Water Pump Part Number: F7TZ-8501-AC
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- Other Name: Pump Assembly - Water; Engine Water Pump; Water Pump Assembly
- Replaces: F5TZ-8501-C, F7TZ-8501-AB, PW-349
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- 1990-2003 Ford Ranger | Custom, Edge, S, Splash, Sport, STX, XL, XL Sport, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Water Pump Part Number: XL5Z-8501-CA
$91.60 MSRP: $150.73
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- Other Name: Pump Assembly - Water; Engine Water Pump; Water Pump Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: Includes (1) F57Z 8507-CC
- Replaces: F87Z-8501-BB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2001 Ford Ranger | Splash, Sport, STX, XL, XL Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Water Pump Part Number: E6ZZ-8501-A
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- Other Name: Pump Assembly - Water; Engine Water Pump; Pump Assembly; Water Pump Assembly; Pump
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 1984-1994 Ford Ranger | Base, Custom, S, S Plus, Splash, Sport, STX, XL, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Water Pump Part Number: 6L2Z-8501-A
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- Other Name: Pump Assembly - Water; Engine Water Pump; Water Pump Assembly
- Replaced by: 6L2Z-8501-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2011 Ford Ranger | Edge, FX4, Sport, STX, Tremor, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Water Pump Part Number: LB5Z-8501-A
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- Other Name: Pump Assembly - Water; Engine Water Pump; Water Pump Assembly
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- 2019-2023 Ford Ranger | Lariat, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Water Pump Part Number: E6TZ8501A
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- Other Name: Pump Assembly - Water; Engine Water Pump; Water Pump Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1986-1992 Ford Ranger | Base, Custom, GT, Sport, STX, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Water Pump Part Number: F59Z-8501-B
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- Other Name: Pump Assembly - Water; Engine Water Pump; Water Pump Assembly
- Replaces: F49Z-8501-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Ford Ranger | Custom, S, Splash, Sport, STX, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

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The Water Pump in Ford Ranger stake a very significant role in circulating water which has been processed and is in the radiator to the engine to absorb heat produced during the combustion processes. The suction type or rather the most common type of the pump found in most models is the belt-driven pump with an impeller; the newer models may, however, incorporate electric water pumps. There are Performance water pumps designed for high performance engine that boasts enhanced coolant flow rate with lesser power consumption than stock pumps. Some of these pumps can be manufactured using aluminum or cast iron material and this can include street engines as well as race motors. Other advantages of electric water pumps include a functions like: coolant circulation without the need for the engine, cooling after the engine has been shut down and remote, potentially space-saving pumps for special applications.

Ford Ranger Water Pump Parts and Q&A

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XL5Z-8501-AD
Q: How to service the Water Pump on a 2.3L engine on Ford Ranger?
A:
You must start coolant pump servicing on a 2.3L engine by removing the air cleaner outlet pipe. Next, drain the cooling system. First remove the Drive Belt and afterward remove the bolts holding the coolant pump pulley while tightening these bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs). Secure the new coolant pump using bolts which should be tightened to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs). Before finishing the installation process it is vital to apply clean coolant on the O-ring seal of the coolant pump.
Water Pump
F7TZ-8501-AC
Q: How to Ensure Proper Functioning of the Water Pump in a Ford Ranger?
A:
Draining the cooling system represents the first procedure for servicing and repairing the water pump. Proceed with your work by first removing the Drive Belt then the Fan Blade with the Fan Clutch afterward. The initial step starts with discarding the O-ring seal from the inlet tube and removing its bolts. Detach the bolts which secure the water pump first. The water pump installation requires application of long-life grease in three specified spots followed by correct positioning of a new O-ring seal while applying pipe sealant to the O-ring. Begin by installing the water pump and afterward reattach the inlet tube before putting on the fan blade and drive belt. To finish the procedure please fill the cooling system.