EcoBoost vacuum pump
09-23-2014, 06:58 PM
#121
Hey folks, Thanks to all the great posts in this forum I was able to diagnose through a video clip, that my 2012 F150 Ecoboost SCREW was having brake vacuum pump issues on start-up and sometimes while stopped at lights. I ordered the brake vacuum pump from Tasca Automotive online. I saw some pics of the headlight removed and after looking at the unit itself, I was able to attempt this myself. I'm no mechanic, but only three 3/8" screws to unbolt the drivers side headlight, 3 light connections disconnected, and I was staring at the pump assembly. 1 hose disconnect, 1 electrical disconnect, and 2 nuts to remove while laying under the bumper to take out the two 1/2 inch nuts (you'll need a deeper than standard socket for this). All in all, it took me about 45-50 minutes. The maintenance book hours on this should say 1 hour. That includes unpacking the part and getting my tools, and tool return. Anyway, my truck is out of warranty and if you're having trouble with this part, do it yourself. It's really really easy! This forum helped me SCREW up my courage to get it done. Terrific stuff all.... Best, Scribe308 p.s. 47k miles and my brakes are still good according to my local garage guy.
09-23-2014, 10:12 PM
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09-23-2014, 10:15 PM
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$373.45
http://www.tascaparts.com/oe-ford/br...ch_str=brpv-10
and after 7-8 start ups tonight running errands, it's running tip top.
http://www.tascaparts.com/oe-ford/br...ch_str=brpv-10
and after 7-8 start ups tonight running errands, it's running tip top.
09-25-2014, 09:41 PM
#124
https://www.f150forum.com/f38/brake-issue-264186/
same thing happened to me.
In the end, after to complaining to anyone and everyone, even had the dealer agreeing it shouldn't go, and admitting his hands are tied and cant replace for free out of warranty. We both basically argued with FOC.
Price to originally get it done was about $575, in the end they did it for $180.
In the end, Angry at FOC, The dealer did what they could do and they did there best.
same thing happened to me.
In the end, after to complaining to anyone and everyone, even had the dealer agreeing it shouldn't go, and admitting his hands are tied and cant replace for free out of warranty. We both basically argued with FOC.
Price to originally get it done was about $575, in the end they did it for $180.
In the end, Angry at FOC, The dealer did what they could do and they did there best.
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zx12-iowa (09-26-2014)
10-27-2014, 09:24 PM
#125
2012 Ford FX4 with 42k miles. I am having the same issue and the dealer wants $875 to replace it. This is unreal how many people are having the same issue. I hope ford steps up and does a recall on this.
10-28-2014, 07:16 AM
#126
This pump situation is quite sad. I had mine replaced under warranty a few months ago. I've since had a time or two where I heard a noise on startup that I suspect is the new pump. So far no other signs of failure but my confidence level in the pump is low.
It's amazing that for as much as they charge for a simple device that they can't get it right.
It's amazing that for as much as they charge for a simple device that they can't get it right.
10-28-2014, 07:05 PM
#127
Ford Customer Service
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seabee (11-06-2014)
10-28-2014, 08:14 PM
#128
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ebay $200 plus freight from Canada.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-FORD-F150-BRAKE-VACUUM-PUMP-BRPV10-MOTORCRAFT-BL3Z-2A451-A-/151448308961?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item234305cce1&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-FORD-F150-BRAKE-VACUUM-PUMP-BRPV10-MOTORCRAFT-BL3Z-2A451-A-/151448308961?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item234305cce1&vxp=mtr
11-06-2014, 08:08 PM
#129
Quality Part in a Quality Location
Hi everyone,
I had posted on this thread back on 8/20 reporting my issues. I have yet to fix the issue yet, as I have been away on business quite a bit the past couple months, and have been mindful of leaving plenty of space in front of me while driving. Until the other night when someone took that space away from me and I had to hit the brakes hard at highway speed. I think I sucked up a good portion of my seats that night, but all turned out well.
Today, I decided to take this POS apart. I'm not an engineer, but I wholly believe this part should not be in the location it is in. This area must get a constant blast of water and fine dirt as you can see the front tire when this pump is removed. Which would be fine if this was a sealed unit, the end caps where the diaphragms have no gasket whatsoever. As you can see from the pictures, my pump was absolutely compacted with road salt (I live in Ontario, Canada). There is a two piece air filter on this unit, that I did not take a picture of, ironically it was jammed full of sand in between the two foam filter pieces clogging the air ports.
I cleaned it up a bit and tried to loosen the two diaphragm pistons by hand. I connected it to a 12v power supply at its rated 40 amp circuit, immediately it tripped the breaker. By the way it's fuse #64 in the engine compartment fuse box. In my case the motor is shorted out and unit needs to be replaced. I suspect the noise people are hearing is the disintegration of the motor bearings or the diaphragm's and o-rings no longer sealing because of debris.
I've ordered another pump, and will either look to mount in a different location or more than likely, due to having to reroute electrical and vacuum hose, build an enclosure around it with a breather filter to avoid road salt mist and fine dust/sand getting to the unit. This part probably would not fail as often as it does (mine is 3 winters) if it were mounted up near the firewall, but I suspect that would have been to costly for Ford to use more rubber dampeners to eliminate the noise.
Thanks for reading and if you're popping fuse #64 your pump is toast beyond repair, otherwise you might be able to take it apart and clean it. Sorry for the poor cell phone pictures, I will take it further apart in the near future to see the actual damage to the motor.
Side Facing Tire:
Other Side:
Diaphragm not able to seat because of the salt buildup:
I had posted on this thread back on 8/20 reporting my issues. I have yet to fix the issue yet, as I have been away on business quite a bit the past couple months, and have been mindful of leaving plenty of space in front of me while driving. Until the other night when someone took that space away from me and I had to hit the brakes hard at highway speed. I think I sucked up a good portion of my seats that night, but all turned out well.
Today, I decided to take this POS apart. I'm not an engineer, but I wholly believe this part should not be in the location it is in. This area must get a constant blast of water and fine dirt as you can see the front tire when this pump is removed. Which would be fine if this was a sealed unit, the end caps where the diaphragms have no gasket whatsoever. As you can see from the pictures, my pump was absolutely compacted with road salt (I live in Ontario, Canada). There is a two piece air filter on this unit, that I did not take a picture of, ironically it was jammed full of sand in between the two foam filter pieces clogging the air ports.
I cleaned it up a bit and tried to loosen the two diaphragm pistons by hand. I connected it to a 12v power supply at its rated 40 amp circuit, immediately it tripped the breaker. By the way it's fuse #64 in the engine compartment fuse box. In my case the motor is shorted out and unit needs to be replaced. I suspect the noise people are hearing is the disintegration of the motor bearings or the diaphragm's and o-rings no longer sealing because of debris.
I've ordered another pump, and will either look to mount in a different location or more than likely, due to having to reroute electrical and vacuum hose, build an enclosure around it with a breather filter to avoid road salt mist and fine dust/sand getting to the unit. This part probably would not fail as often as it does (mine is 3 winters) if it were mounted up near the firewall, but I suspect that would have been to costly for Ford to use more rubber dampeners to eliminate the noise.
Thanks for reading and if you're popping fuse #64 your pump is toast beyond repair, otherwise you might be able to take it apart and clean it. Sorry for the poor cell phone pictures, I will take it further apart in the near future to see the actual damage to the motor.
Side Facing Tire:
Other Side:
Diaphragm not able to seat because of the salt buildup:
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Tyssa'sRide (11-07-2014)
11-06-2014, 08:42 PM
#130
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Yikes. I was wondering when somebody would take one of these apart.