TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
6.7L - Coolant Pump Leak - Built On Or Before 1-Jun-2017

18-2194
05 July 2018

Model:
Ford
2015-2017 F-Super Duty
Issue: Some 2015-2017 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on or before 1-Jun-2017 may
exhibit a leak from the coolant pump.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
Parts
Part Number Description
HC3Z-8501-A Coolant Pump
VC-3DIL-B

Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant

Quantity
1
8

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.
Labor Times
Operation
Time
No.

Description
2015-2017 F-Super Duty 6.7L: Diagnose And Replace The Primary Coolant Pump (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor Operations)
Repair/Claim Coding
Causal Part:

8501

Condition Code: D8
Tool List
Drive

Tool Name

1/4"

Power Tool

1/4"

Ratchet

1/4"

Torque Wrench

1/4"

7 mm Socket

1/4"

8 mm Socket

1/4"

10 mm Socket

3/8"

Power Tool

3/8"

Ratchet

3/8"

Torque Wrench

3/8"

13 mm Socket
8 mm Ratchet Wrench
Metal Push Pin Tool
Motion Pro Torque Adapter

182194A

3.1
Hrs.

Service Procedure
1. Allow the engine to cool before checking the engine coolant level. Visually inspect the engine coolant level at the
degas bottle. Is the engine coolant level low?
(1). Yes - proceed to Step 2.
(2). No - this article does not apply. Refer to Powertrain Controls/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) Manual or
Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-03C for normal diagnostics.
2. Visually inspect the engine coolant for contamination. Is the engine coolant contaminated?
Note: Engine coolant system flushing is not required during coolant pump removal and installation. During
normal vehicle operation, Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant may change color from orange to
pink or light red. As long as the engine coolant is clear and uncontaminated, this color change does not indicate
the engine coolant has degraded nor does it require the engine coolant to be drained and replaced or the
cooling system to be flushed.
(1). Yes – this article does not apply. Refer to WSM, Section 303-03C.
(2). No - proceed to Step 3.
3. Perform a pressure test of the engine cooling system. Refer to Component Tests, Cooling System Pressure Test
located in Diagnosis and Testing of WSM, Section 303-03C. Does the vehicle exhibit a coolant leak at the coolant
pump?
(1). Yes - proceed to Step 4.
(2). No - this article does not apply. Refer to PC/ED Manual or WSM for normal diagnostics.
4. Replace the coolant pump. Refer to WSM, Section 303-03C.

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