From 2011 onwards, the standard model was powered by Ford's Duratec 37 3.7-liter DOHC V6, an impressive engine capable of giving the Mustang 305 hp to play with. Ford Duratec 3.5 V6 Engine Reliability. The Duratec 3.5 V6 engine is a pretty reliable engine. But it has one main weakness. And that is the water pump. This water pump is notorious for failing and developing issues like milkshake sludge in the engine oil and also overheating issues. The part number for a 2010 Ford Fusion with the Duratec 3.5L is CWP-1983. The part number for a 2011 Ford Mustang with the Duratec 3.7L is BWP-2276. The part number for a 2017 Ford F-150 with the Duratec 3.5L is BWP-2276. (Part numbers were gathered from Autozone's website) #rodknock #car #edge #ford #duratec #cars #wtf #failed #doityourself #diy #withme #youtuber #youtube #youtubelearningYup, it happened again! After spending Just got off the phone with the Ford dealer. Ford now says they are aware of a problem with the 3.7L V-6 with regards to early failure of the followers. They have no solution and they have instructed the dealership to put the (damaged) engine back together and give the car back to us until they figure out a fix. The most powerful F150 engines are the 5.0 Coyote and 3.5 EcoBoost, with the EcoBoost taking the top prize. Ford rates the standard twin-turbo 3.5 EcoBoost V6 at 400 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque. However, that still pales to the 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque from the high-output 3.5 EcoBoost. By Edward Snitkoff. January 31, 2022 8:10 am. 13. Sponsored. Loaded 0%. A lawsuit filed by three plaintiffs In Canada gained class action status after the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved that status against Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. However, many claims levied at the automaker were either altered Duratec V6 does have this issue yes. But that said, it doesn't seem to be a common issue and actually seems to last for quite some time. I think it would at least be worth looking into. JackstandJ • 6 mo. ago. The Ford Duratec tolerates abuse a lot better than the Ecoboost you'll be able to afford. WhOyGM1.