One learns by doing, which is also the case for one of the car manufacturers with the most experience: the Ford Motor Company. Officially, they are the inventors of series production in the automotive industry, a company where excellent engines have been assembled and tested on the assembly line for over a century. By now, tens of millions are involved, from compact and quiet to large and powerful. The first Ford internal combustion engine dates back to 1888, the early days of motorized transportation! Nevertheless, even this giant among car manufacturers (Top 5) occasionally encounters a problem with a new product. Most recently, with the contemporary, economical, and compact Ford Ecoboost 1.0 engine. In this blog: one of the problems and how to fix it, including step-by-step installation tips.

What is the problem that we hear about more often?

First of all, we are talking about the first-generation Ford Ecoboost 1.0 engines; meanwhile, the point of improvement has been known to the makers and eliminated by Ford engineers. This is a fine example of listening to your customers and the users and then adjusting what can be improved. Standard.

What went wrong with those first 1.0 Ecoboost engines? Our specialists report one of the problems in this blog: not adding an additional cooling pump right away could easily lead to engine failures. Precisely because the Ecoboost 1.0 is an engine with a relatively small displacement and high power. That means they are subjected to extra thermal stress. It can lead to overheating, potentially damaging the engine. If the engine gets too hot, the cylinder head may even crack. Ford also saw this problem; in the meantime, an additional water pump set was installed as a rebuild kit.

It's quickly resolved with this Wilmink set

To solve this 'EcoBoost' problem, Wilmink Engine Parts supplies a complete package with everything you need for a successful modification for better operation of your Ford Ecoboost 1.0 engine. In that package (now in stock in our warehouse) are all the indispensable parts to connect that pump neatly. Besides the water pump from A-brand Pierburg, the hose for the air supply, the radiator hose, the cable set for the electrical control, and bolts for mounting. Partly Wilmink Engine Parts Private Label, so guaranteed quality and fitting. Below are all the parts you need for the conversion to an additional water pump:

Getting started with the installation!

Tip: Remember the ECU (Engine Control Unit) when assembling the parts! That extra water pump must be programmed into the ECU.

These are the steps:

1. Remove the cooling hose from the turbocharger.

2. Install the new, extra water pump, including the hoses provided (air supply and to the radiator).

3. Connect the pump to the electrical system with the cables.
   

4. Now, you can reprogram the ECU.
   

Disclaimer: The solutions and problems mentioned in the Wilmink Engine Parts blogs do not always cover the entire spectrum of the problem and serve only as an indication of the most common (partial) problems. For advice on your overhaul or engine problem, we recommend contacting an (overhaul) specialist or us at all times.