<ul><li>The Ford 3.7-liter Cyclone V-6 engine, found in vehicles like the Mustang and Explorer, has design issues that can affect ownership experience.</li><li>A teardown of a 2019 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor's engine revealed a damaged water pump with missing impeller chunks, leading to coolant leakage into the crankcase.</li><li>Despite only having around 50,000 miles, the engine suffered significant damage, possibly exacerbated by prolonged idling in a police vehicle.</li><li>To prevent catastrophic engine failure, experts recommend replacing the water pump preemptively, although the process can be costly due to its location.</li></ul>

Ford 3.7-Liter Engine Teardown Reveals Its Questionable Design

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