I'd keep that Auto Zone pump if I were you, Defiant. The Ford pump is the ENTIRE water pump assembly, and it's gonna be a b-tch to install yourself. The Auto Zone pump (and every other aftermarket WP) is just the face plate that attachs to the housing, and it's a helluva lot easier to put in. Go to your friendly Ford dealer and look at their model to see how cumbersome it is.

Also, you (probably) won't need to replace any hoses, but I would spend $5-10 and replacing the single belt. Mine was beginning to crack when I replaced my first WP at 98k miles.


-Tim, Former crush: a '95 Contour GL 2.5L, 5-speed. Current love: 2001 Toyota Tundra SR5 King-cab 4x4.