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
Ford Genuine Fluid VC-13-G Yellow Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant - 1 Gallon
|
4 Affected Products
Vehicle
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
TSB 16-0074
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10205039
MC-10205039-9999.pdf 125.943KB
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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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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