How to Locate the Water Pump on a 1997 Ford F150

By 1997 the Ford F150 was well-established as a best-selling half-ton pickup truck. Up to 1996, the F150 was easily recognizable due to the angular body lines that had been used since the late 1970s. The 1997 F150 was completely redesigned and used Ford's new modular V-8 engines. The smooth and rounded lines of the 1997 F150 was a gamble that paid off for Ford. To keep your F150 engine running cool, the water pump must be in tip-top shape. Knowing where your water pump is located will be of great help if any maintenance is required.

Instructions

1

Open the hood by pulling the release handle on the lower side of the dashboard on the driver's side. Slip your fingers in the gap between the front of the hood and the grille and slide the release lever to raise the hood.

2

Locate the serpentine belt that turns the accessory pulleys at the front of the engine block.

3

Locate the center pulley just above the engine crankshaft that the fan and fan clutch is bolted to.

4

Find the water pump mounted to the front of the engine block behind the center pulley the fan is attached to.

5

Close the hood.