1997 Mercury Tracer Water pump again?

1997 MERCURY TRACER
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JULIETTAVIRGO
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I took my car in for routine maintenance and they said my water pump has a slight leak and it should be replaced before problems arrise. I just replaced the thing in 2005. How long do they last? Is it common for them to fall apart so quickly?
May 2, 2008 at 5:53 PM
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