Water pump Gates or OEM FORD

Otherwise, given the information you've shared, I think replacing the pump is a good idea.

I put a gates on my 2005 in August. No issues so far.

I got a metal impeller gates and I’ve been beating on it for five years or more without any hiccups.

In the 11000 or so km i have driven the vehicle i have already had 1) Water pump replacement, 2) Front engine cover slow leak ( awaiting parts on backorder) & 2 inspections covered under warranty.

I went with a gates.

I’ve gone through about 3 water pumps all within 10-30k kilometres and each time it’s something leaking other than the gaskets. Either the freeze plug starts to leak or the actual water pump does. Luckily i bought it through napa and they’ve been giving me new ones under warranty but the job takes about 4 hours and each time i have to buy new coolant which is starting to get expensive. The cheapest OEM pump i’ve found from mopar was 1000cad which in itself is crazy because the napa/gates are about $170

Only thing that left me stranded was the water pump. I thought I had a squeaking belt for the week leading up to it. I was wrong lol

2006 Ford Explorer with the V6. Somehow went through four water pumps in one year. Made of the cheapest ticky tacky bullshit.

Good choice on going with Aisin. I had to redo the job on mine after 2 months when the shitty Gates water pump started pissing out the weep hole. Will never buy another Gates pump again.

Ford 3.5L water pump with a plastic gear won't last 70,000!