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NHTSA ID Number: 10205039
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB160074
Summary
3.7L Engine – Coolant pump leak
FORD:
2011-2014 Mustang
This article supersedes TSB 14-0212 to update the Warranty Basic Part Number and Part List.
ISSUE
Some 2011-2014 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 3.7L engine may exhibit coolant pump leakage due to air entering the system.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Inspect the coolant hose from the thermostat housing to degas bottle. Is the coolant hose equipped with a check valve located as indicated? (Figure 1)
- Yes – this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-03 for normal diagnosis.
- No – replace the coolant pump and coolant hose from the thermostat housing to degas bottle with revised part kit. Refer to WSM, Section 303-03.
- Make sure to orient the new hose properly with the end marked ENG to the thermostat housing. (Figure 1)
Figure 1 – 16-0074
| PART NAME | PART NUMBER |
| Coolant Pump Kit | BR3Z-8501-N |
| Motorcraft Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant | VC-3-B  |
4 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FORD | MUSTANG | 2011-2014 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
TSB 16-0074
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10205039
MC-10205039-9999.pdf 125.943KB
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NHTSA ID Number: 10183775
Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-0074
Summary
Some 2011-2014 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 3.7L engine may exhibit coolant pump leakage due to air entering the system.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
TSB 16-0074
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10183775
MC-10183775-9999.pdf 125.943KB
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- Yellow-colored, longer-life, ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/coolant for use in gasoline and diesel engines
- Provides year-round antifreeze, anti-boil and corrosion protection
- Ready-to-use; no need to add water - the 50/50 mixture of coolant and treated (purified) water provides freeze protection down to -34°F (-37°C) and boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C)
- Do not mix different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle
- Contains a bittering agent
- Yellow-colored, longer-life, ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/coolant for use in gasoline and diesel engines
- Provides year-round antifreeze, anti-boil and corrosion protection
- 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water provides freeze protection down to -34°F (-37°C) and boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C)
- Do not mix different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle
- Contains a bittering agent
- 1 GALLON ENGINE ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT: Fully compatible with other extended life antifreeze/coolants. This item contains a bittering agent called Denatonium Benzoate.
- PROTECTS: Advanced formulation prevents rust & corrosion protecting all engine cooling system components
- DESIGNED FOR NORTH AMERICAN VEHICLES: Recommended for use with Ford, Chrysler, and GM vehicles that require an orange organic acid technology formula
- GUARANTEED: When installed as part of a complete flush and fill, PEAK guarantees this coolant will provide service life protection of up to 150,000 miles or 5 years.
- 50/50 PREDILUTED FOR QUICK TOP OFFS: Already prediluted to make topping off your cooling system a breeze
- Geniune OEM part
- Part number: VC-13-G
- Package Weight: 4.468 kilograms
- Included components: ANTI-FREEZE
- Yellow-colored, longer-life, ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/coolant for use in gasoline and diesel engines
- Provides year-round antifreeze, anti-boil and corrosion protection
- A 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water provides freeze protection down to -34°F (-37°C) and boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C)
- Do not mix different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle
- Contains a bittering agent
- CONTAINS ALUGARD PLUS FOR COMPATIBLITY WITH ALL ETHYLNE GLYCOL-BASED COOLANTS in automobiles and light duty trucks.Fit Type: Universal
- FIGHTS CORROSION, SCALING AND RUST while protecting all cooling system metals (including aluminum)
- HIGH-QUALITY ADDITIVES PROTECT AGAINST LEAKS and won’t harm gaskets, hoses, plastics or original vehicle finish
- PRE-MIXED YELLOW FORMULA IS READY-TO-USE in a 50/50 ratio with deionized water to protect all modern engine components from winter freezing (-34F) and summer boiling (265F).
- To use it in all makes and models designed to use ASTM D3306
- UNSURPASSED FREEZE PROTECTION AND ANTI-BOIL PERFORMANCE outperforms industry standards
- ORGANIC ACID TECHNOLOGY RESISTS CORROSION, SCALE AND RUST while protecting all cooling system metals (including aluminum)
- HIGH-QUALITY ADDITIVES PROTECT AGAINST LEAKS and won’t harm gaskets, hoses, plastics or original vehicle finish
- PRE-MIXED ORANGE FORMULA IS READY-TO-USE in a 50/50 ratio with deionized water to protect all modern engine components from winter freezing (-34F) and summer boiling (265F).
- 1 GALLON ENGINE ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT: Fully compatible with other extended life antifreeze/coolants. This item contains a bittering agent called Denatonium Benzoate.
- PROTECTS: Advanced formulation prevents rust & corrosion protecting all engine cooling system components
- DESIGNED FOR NORTH AMERICAN VEHICLES: Recommended for use with Ford and Chrysler vehicles that require Gold hybrid organic acid technology (HOAT) formula
- GUARANTEED: When installed as part of a complete flush and fill, PEAK guarantees this coolant will provide service life protection of up to 150,000 miles or 5 years.
- 50/50 PREDILUTED FOR QUICK TOP OFFS: Already prediluted to make topping off your cooling system a breeze
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3.7L ENGINE – COOLANT PUMP LEAK
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME 160074A 2011-2014 Mustang 3.7L: Inspect And Replace The Coolant Pump And Coolant Hose (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.1 Hrs. WARRANTY STATUS Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage. Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool. DEALER CODING BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE 8501 53
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