Gates 43275 Engine Water Pump

Gates 43275 Water Pump Overview

The Gates 43275 engine water pump is a standard replacement for select Ford and Lincoln applications, including Explorer, Flex, Edge, Taurus, Continental, MKT, MKS, and MKZ models. Built with a cast aluminum housing and a plastic impeller, it is engineered for timing chain-driven cooling systems that require reverse impeller rotation.

Gates Water Pump (Standard) components are built for OE-quality fit and consistent cooling-system operation. This part number, 43275, is a direct replacement for vehicles that use the specified timing chain drive setup and includes a rubber gasket for installation.

Key Features

• Cast aluminum housing for strength and corrosion resistance
• Plastic impeller with reverse rotation
• Timing chain-driven water pump design
• Rubber gasket included
• No pulley, fan clutch, or back housing included
• 100% functional testing of seals and bearings
• 100% leakage testing of the casting and assembled pump

Detailed Product Description

Gates 43275 is a standard engine water pump built for vehicles that rely on a timing chain-driven cooling system. The reverse-rotation impeller and cast aluminum housing are matched to the original application requirements, helping maintain proper coolant circulation in Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Ford Edge, Ford Taurus, and select Lincoln models. If you are replacing a worn Ford Explorer water pump or servicing a Lincoln Continental cooling system, this part number provides the OE-style fit expected for the application.

Gates manufactures this water pump with premium alloy materials and verifies each unit through seal and bearing function testing plus leakage testing of both the casting and assembled pump. This part cross-references Ford/Lincoln OE numbers such as AT4Z 8501 B and AT4Z 8501 CA for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Coolant leaks from a worn pump housing or seal
• Overheating caused by reduced coolant circulation
• Noise from failing pump bearings
• Loss of cooling performance in timing chain-driven engines
• Replacement needs during cooling system service on Ford and Lincoln vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the engine uses a timing chain-driven water pump with reverse impeller rotation before ordering. This Gates 43275 water pump does not include a pulley, fan clutch, thermostat, thermostat housing, or back housing. The package includes the water pump and rubber gasket only, so inspect related cooling-system components and mating surfaces during installation.

Compatible With 2011-2020 Ford and Lincoln applications listed below: Fits 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental, N/A; Fits 2013-2019 Ford Explorer, N/A; Fits 2012-2019 Ford Flex, N/A; Fits 2017-2019 Ford Taurus, N/A; Fits 2013-2014 Ford Taurus, N/A; Fits 2013-2018 Ford Edge, N/A; Fits 2016-2018 Lincoln MKT, N/A; Fits 2016 Lincoln MKS, N/A; Fits 2016 Lincoln MKZ, N/A; Fits 2015 Ford Taurus, N/A; Fits 2012 Ford Explorer, N/A; Fits 2011-2012 Ford Fusion, N/A; Fits 2011 Lincoln MKT, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Gates water pumps are manufactured for durable, worry-free operation and are tested for seal integrity, bearing function, and leakage before release. Part number 43275 is built to provide OE-quality fit for the listed Ford and Lincoln applications.