Engineered specifically for 2011 through 2016 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks (as well as 2016 F-650 and F-750 medium-duty chassis) powered by the first-generation 6.7L Powerstroke V8 turbo diesel engine, the Genuine Ford Primary Engine Water Pump (Part # BC3Z-8501-A, superseded to BC3Z-8501-F / Motorcraft PW-497 and PW-502) provides direct OEM replacement for the high-temperature engine cooling circuit. On the 6.7L Powerstroke platform, this primary mechanical pump circulates coolant through the engine block, cylinder heads, engine oil cooler, and primary EGR cooler loop.

Over heavy towing cycles and extended highway hours, factory mechanical water pumps experience bearing race wear, increased shaft runout under belt load, and mechanical face seal weeping from the lower inspection weep hole. Operating a worn primary water pump risks engine overheating under load, serpentine belt slip, and coolant loss. Built to exact Ford engineering specifications, this genuine assembly features corrosion-resistant internal alloys, a pre-pressed multi-rib drive pulley, and an OEM channel-fit perimeter gasket, ensuring direct factory bolt-on fitment with zero core charge.

Key Features & Benefits

• Genuine Ford OEM / Motorcraft Quality: Engineered and tested to meet Ford factory durability standards for first-generation 6.7L Powerstroke engines.
• Primary High-Temperature Circuit Flow: Maintains proper coolant circulation through the engine block, cylinder heads, engine oil cooler, and primary EGR circuit.
• Pre-Pressed Drive Pulley Included: Arrives with a factory-aligned, pre-installed serpentine belt pulley, eliminating the need for specialized pulley pullers and press tools.
• Unitized Mechanical Face Seal: Features heavy-duty seals engineered to resist coolant weeping, shaft wobble, and premature failure under high system pressure.
• Includes OEM Perimeter Gasket: Comes complete with a direct-fit rubber profile gasket for an immediate, leak-free seal against the front timing cover.
• Supersession Compatibility: Direct replacement for original factory engineering numbers BC3Q-8501-GA, BC3Q-8501-GB, BC3Q-8501-GC, BC3Z-8501-A, and current service SKU BC3Z-8501-F.
• Zero Core Charge: Sold outright as brand-new genuine Ford factory hardware with no core deposit or return required.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer / Brand: Ford Motor Company / Motorcraft
• Base Part Number / SKU: BC3Z-8501-A
• Current Service Part Number: BC3Z-8501-F
• Motorcraft Short Part Numbers: PW-502 / PW502 (superseded to PW-497 / PW497)
• Engineering Cross-Reference Numbers: BC3Q-8501-GA, BC3Q-8501-GB, BC3Q-8501-GC, BC3Z8501A, BC3Z8501F
• Cooling Circuit Application: Primary (High-Temperature) Engine Cooling Loop
• Drive Mechanism: Serpentine Belt-Driven Mechanical Pump
• Housing Material: Precision Die-Cast Aluminum
• Impeller Design: OEM-Spec High-Flow Impeller
• Hardware Included: Pre-Pressed Multi-Rib Pulley & Perimeter Profile Gasket
• Truck Platform: 2011–2016 Ford Super Duty (F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550) & 2016 F-650/F-750
• Engine Platform: 1st Gen 6.7L Powerstroke V8 Turbo Diesel
• Core Requirement: None
• Warranty: Ford Motorcraft 2-Year / Unlimited-Mile Limited Warranty

Vehicle Fitment & Technical Installation Notes

• 2011–2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty – 6.7L Powerstroke V8 Turbo Diesel
• 2011–2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty – 6.7L Powerstroke V8 Turbo Diesel
• 2011–2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty – 6.7L Powerstroke V8 Turbo Diesel
• 2011–2016 Ford F-550 Super Duty – 6.7L Powerstroke V8 Turbo Diesel
• 2016 Ford F-650 / F-750 Super Duty – 6.7L Powerstroke V8 Turbo Diesel
• Fits Model Years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
• Platform Generation Split Notice: Engineered specifically for 2011–2016 first-gen front timing covers. (For 2017–2019 engines, use primary pump SKU HC3Z-8501-A; for 2020–2026 engines, use SKU LC3Z-8501-B due to revised timing cover volute castings).
• Cooling Circuit Verification: Fits the Primary High-Temperature Cooling Circuit only. (For the secondary low-temperature intercooler pump, use SKU BC3Z-8501-C).
• Installation Tip: Clean the front timing cover mounting channel thoroughly of any old gasket residue or road grime. Ensure the perimeter profile gasket is seated squarely in the pump housing groove without stretching. Torque mounting bolts in an alternating star pattern to factory Ford specification (89 in-lbs / 10 Nm) to prevent flange distortion. Vacuum-fill the cooling loop using Motorcraft Yellow Antifreeze/Coolant (WSS-M97B57-A2) to eliminate air pockets from the engine oil cooler and turbocharger feed lines.