When my water pump went out on my Taurus a number of years ago — and far too early in the car's life — it cost me over $950.00 to get it replaced and installed.
IMO, the integrated engineering of Fords is ludicrous...and carries an abominable price tag.
My Buick Le Sabre drives like a Lexus — and all I ever do is put in fuel and change the oil — 40K later.
And, one minor tune-up — for plugs at 25K.
Works for me. *S*
The gas pump on my last Ford kept going out. Thank god for extended warranty..