Arya Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 (edited) Hello there so recently I’ve changed the waterpump on my car now the car has a very rough idle when the car is started the rpm is between 630-650 after a drive the Rpm goes to 580-640 the engine shakes like a dancer there was a broken screw and it was causing a big vacum leak so i fixed it still the car was having a rough idle and ive recently changed the engine mounts and the car doesnt give me any codes i did all the basics of changing the spark plugs cleaning the throtle body its been a headache for real has anyone had the same problem and if so has anyone figured out a way to fix it? ! Attention ! - STOP - This section is reserved for topics on how to use this site - DO NOT use this forum for Ford Edge discussions - Forum Help & Site Suggestions - Ford Edge Forum Edited July 28, 2023 by 1004ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 did you change the timing chain, tensioners, maybe phasers too? what my/engine are we talking about? did you use motorcraft/ford parts or some aftermarket timing/water pump kit. did water mix with the oil and if so did the mix turn grayish or remain a "creamy" color monitor vct adv error values using forscan lite software and an obd reader on your smartphone/tablet to give you an idea if timing is the issue. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLARD000 Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 Yep. If you've opened up your V6~3.5L~SOHC Engines TimingCover & removed various TimingComponents to get at & replace the WaterPump, lots of possibilities: * did this get initiated because of a WaterPump failure; if so did Coolant get mixed with Oil to make a "MilkShake" & damage the Engine block? * exactly what Components were renewed or reused; did you use MotorCraft\Cloyes\Melling parts & or cheaper\notorious offbrand parts? * did you renew\upgrade the OilPump while you were in there; if so hopefully MotorCraft\Melling? * while removing+replacing TimingComponents, did you take care to properly position engine at TDC; did you use any Cam locking jigs? * was Engine in vehicle or did you completely remove Engine+Transmission+PTU while doing this Timing+Pump work? * were all Seals+Gaskets+PCVValve+Hoses renewed? * were Injectors+Plugs+Coils renewed\reused & properly gapped, seated & connected. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arya Posted August 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 Well hello there unfortunately i wasnt there when they changed it i only know that they only opened the upper part of the engine and the engine was still in the cat right after the waterpump change we changed the oil {Motor craft} we didnt use any off brand or cheap parts because we’ve had this car since 2012 and it only has like 80-90k miles. the car runs great while driving it pushes harder than ever but when its idling i dont feel like im in a ford edge i feel like im in a mustang with stage 3 camshaft i did all the basics like i said [sparkplugs,MAF sensor, vacuum leaks, valve cleaner] it just annoys me when i stop at a red light and the car becomes a dancer. any help would be appreciated 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arya Posted August 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 Ive only replaced the water pump and changed the plugs coil num 4 was not acting like the others so we’ve fixed it and now im looking into injectors from a simple waterpump change to headache 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLARD000 Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 (edited) Nothing simple about changing water pump on these transverse V6-3.5L-DOHC Engines; its buried inside behind the TimingChains! Edited August 1, 2023 by DILLARD000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arya Posted August 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 Dillar have you got any social media or WhatsApp so that i can send u some videos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabangsta Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 Since this was posted to the wrong forum, and moved, what year, model, and engine do you have? It was assumed that it was the 3.5/3.7 due to the location of the water pump, but if you call it simple, it might not be a 3.5. Only clue so far is it has at least 4 cylinders, and is a 2012 or older. 2012 was the first year for the 2.0 GTDI engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arya Posted August 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 3500cc v6 2012 SEL i know i know it was. Behind the timing chain my bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLARD000 Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Arya said: Dillar have you got any social media or WhatsApp so that i can send u some videos No, this forum is as "social" as I get. Can post vid to YT, then give us a link. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted August 5, 2023 Report Share Posted August 5, 2023 I've got a 2011 SEL with 145,000 and been thinking of doing the water pump as a precautionary measure. This post makes me not want to mess with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLARD000 Posted August 5, 2023 Report Share Posted August 5, 2023 2 hours ago, fishx65 said: I've got a 2011 SEL with 145,000 and been thinking of doing the water pump as a precautionary measure. This post makes me not want to mess with it. Doing the WaterPump is not an easy simple job, either with engine in or out of the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) I'm planning on a preventive maintenance water pump change out somewhere between 175k and 200k. My dealer drops the A-Frame as it's easier. (Easier means they charge more, lol) Believe it's also a good time to pop in new plugs as well. (Wonder if r&r the the PVC is worth considering as well.) Edited August 25, 2023 by enigma-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arya Posted August 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 So hey guys after a better inspection one of the injectors was clogged so changed that injector car runs better than ever 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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