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Well, my water pump let go yesterday on my way home from work (I know, I know, get in line!!). Luckily I was about two minutes from the dealer, so I idled it in and shut it off as soon I was stopped. A bit of coolant had already leaked from the tank. I just hope I didn't do anything to the engine from driving it that little ways while the needle was pegged...  Anything I should know about, i.e. TSB's, recalls, secret recalls, issues? I have an extended warranty, so I'm pretty sure it's covered (I hope!) Thanks for your help!
Eric B. Ottawa, ON, Canada 98 Mystique V6 5spd. Toreador Red Modified Airbox with K&N drop-in, Cool Blue bulbs, Homemade solid brass shifter knob, Sony CDX-L300 head unit http://photos.yahoo.com/LBuzzer/
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I'm not positive, but they will probably replace it with the same piece that just broke. You may be better off asking them if they have a metal impeller water pump. If not, tell them to go to NAPA and get one. 
1998 T-Red CSVT (1492 of 6535)
Born on 5/30/97
KKM
4.6L TB with custom "Throttle Optimizer"
Bassani Exhaust
NP-Tuning Sniper Intake Pipe
Fog Light Mod with 885's
Clear Corners
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Well, dealer just called me back and they say it's the thermostat. I'm not convinced, but anyway... I'll be sure to drive in circles around the dealership once I get it back. If it overheats again, I'll giv'em a piece of my mind! 
Eric B. Ottawa, ON, Canada 98 Mystique V6 5spd. Toreador Red Modified Airbox with K&N drop-in, Cool Blue bulbs, Homemade solid brass shifter knob, Sony CDX-L300 head unit http://photos.yahoo.com/LBuzzer/
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AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!! Now the dealer calls me back AGAIN and suggests to take apart the water pump to check the impeller! I wonder if this would have come up at all if I had not mentionned anything about the impeller... This is definitely the last time I deal with Sterling Ford. I am hopping mad, and they won't take my money so easily!
Eric B. Ottawa, ON, Canada 98 Mystique V6 5spd. Toreador Red Modified Airbox with K&N drop-in, Cool Blue bulbs, Homemade solid brass shifter knob, Sony CDX-L300 head unit http://photos.yahoo.com/LBuzzer/
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Hey, at least they admit there could be a problem with the pump. I'd replace both the pump and the thermostat. They'll use a Ford pump but at least it should be the so called upgraded one and you won't have to worry about the cone coming loose a thousand miles from now.
Karl
*** It's all about consistency! ***
98 SVT Contour
86 Ranger GT
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Mine went out at 48000 miles, when the car was just out of warranty. I *****ed about it to the dealer but still had to pay 25% of the $400.00 job
I asked how a water pump could wear out ( it didn't leak) and was told that it was causing cavitation. I only found out this is a common problem when I joined contour.org
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98 Mystique LS v6 atx 110,000km
97 Contour LX v6 atx 125,000km
stock CD on LS, cass on LX
spoiler, tinted windows on LS only
4 wheel discs on LX only
All other available options on both
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My water Pump went out less then a week ago, and they too thought it was the thermostat...Well they were wrong. It was the waterpump and I'm guessing yours went out too. Happens on a lot of these cars at 50k+, as I'm sure any owner knows. Make sure they don't screw you over with a plastic one. Get a metal one.
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