ekrampitzjr
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- Vehicle Year
- 2011
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
The 2011 Ranger I bought has 102,000 miles and it's time to change the original coolant. Ford specifies 105,000. I have the 50/50 Motorcraft Gold coolant to match what's specified. No reason to go to another type of coolant, I don't think.
To avoid draining coolant again sooner than required, I have the Simmons aluminum thermostat housing. As a preventive measure, I will be replacing the original plastic housing while the coolant system is empty. The thermostat and coolant temp sensor will be replaced during this, and both of those parts are Motorcraft. I'll also replace the belt tensioner, idler pulley, and serpentine belt while I'm there.
My question is this: what do the rest of you think about changing the water pump while I'm doing this other work? No problems with the original as far as I know, but I'm just trying to be proactive. I've ordered a replacement Motorcraft pump from Rock Auto, so it'll be available.
Or are you finding that Ranger 4.0 SOHC water pumps last a long time and there's no need to worry about it yet? (That is, leave well enough alone?)
Thanks!
To avoid draining coolant again sooner than required, I have the Simmons aluminum thermostat housing. As a preventive measure, I will be replacing the original plastic housing while the coolant system is empty. The thermostat and coolant temp sensor will be replaced during this, and both of those parts are Motorcraft. I'll also replace the belt tensioner, idler pulley, and serpentine belt while I'm there.
My question is this: what do the rest of you think about changing the water pump while I'm doing this other work? No problems with the original as far as I know, but I'm just trying to be proactive. I've ordered a replacement Motorcraft pump from Rock Auto, so it'll be available.
Or are you finding that Ranger 4.0 SOHC water pumps last a long time and there's no need to worry about it yet? (That is, leave well enough alone?)
Thanks!