Gates 41118 Engine Water Pump - Main

Gates Water Pump for Ford and Lincoln V8 Cooling Systems

The Gates 41118 engine water pump is a standard replacement for select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications from 2000-2011. It is built with a cast aluminum housing, stamped steel impeller, and standard impeller rotation for direct cooling-system service.

Key Features

• Cast aluminum housing for durable cooling-system construction
• Stamped steel impeller for standard water pump operation
• Accessory belt drive style
• No back housing, thermostat housing, fan clutch, or pulley included
• Not timing belt driven
• OE-quality fit for select Crown Victoria, Town Car, Grand Marquis, Mustang, and Marauder applications

Product Details

Gates Water Pump (Standard) part number 41118 is manufactured with premium alloy materials and tested for seal and bearing function as well as leakage integrity of both the casting and assembled pump. This water pump is a direct-fit cooling component for vehicles that use an accessory belt drive, making it a practical replacement when servicing the engine cooling system on a Ford Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, Mercury Grand Marquis, Ford Mustang, or Mercury Marauder. This part cross-references Airtex AW4128 for the same application.

Fitment

• Fits 2003-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, N/A
• Fits 2001-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, N/A, with engine oil cooler
• Fits 2003-2004 Ford Grand Marquis, N/A
• Fits 2001-2002 Ford Grand Marquis, N/A, with engine oil cooler
• Fits 2003-2004 Ford Mustang, Main, w/65mm from block to pulley surface
• Fits 2000-2002 Ford Mustang, N/A, w/65mm from block to pulley surface
• Fits 2002-2011 Lincoln Town Car, N/A
• Fits 2001 Lincoln Town Car, N/A, with engine oil cooler
• Fits 2003-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A
• Fits 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder, N/A

Common Repair Uses

• Engine overheating caused by a worn or leaking water pump
• Coolant loss from seal or casting leakage
• Noise from worn pump bearings
• Poor coolant circulation through the engine
• Cooling-system service on accessory-belt-driven applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s engine configuration, pulley-to-block measurement, and oil cooler or cooling-package requirements before ordering. Replace coolant and inspect the belt drive, hoses, and related cooling components during installation. Confirm that the pump rotation and drive style match the original part before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Gates water pumps are built for durable service and undergo functional testing of seals and bearings plus leakage testing of the casting and assembled unit. The 41118 is engineered for OE-quality fit in the listed Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications.