What causes the idler pulley on a Ford Escape to break?
What causes the idler pulley on a Ford Escape to break?
The contact, an independent mechanic, stated that the idler pulley bolt fractured in half and caused the vehicle to overheat immediately. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the right side of the road and the vehicle was towed to the contact’s residence.
What was the problem with my 2005 Ford Escape?
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle lost power steering ability without warning. The contact, an independent mechanic, stated that the idler pulley bolt fractured in half and caused the vehicle to overheat immediately.
When to replace engine belt and pulley on Ford Escape?
Shuddering subsided after driving a short time at low speed. This occurred 2-3 times. One week later engine light went on, brought immediately to dealer. They kept the car for 3 weeks. Replaced v belt and crank pulley. Engine light concern p0302, no coolant in jug coolant on #2 nec to perform TSB 20-2100.
Why did my Ford Escape have to be totaled?
The car had to be totaled because of extensive damage to the body and under the hood. When driving this vehicle, it ser me like it is not running right, and think it is going to die on us in traffic. The front seat belt does not go back in the area where it belongs and sits on the front seat.
What does the idler pulley do on a car?
The engine drive belts are routed in a specific manner around the various engine accessories, such as the alternator, water pump, power steering pump, and AC compressor. The idler pulley is meant to provide another smoothly rotating point for the engine belt to loop around, so that the desired routing can be achieved.
Why does my idler pulley squeal when I Turn on the engine?
Another common symptom of a possible issue with the idler pulley is squealing from the engine belts. If the surface of the idler pulley wears, or the pulley seizes or binds it may cause the engine belt to squeal as a result of it rubbing against the surface of the pulley.
How to identify bad pulley bearings fast and easy?
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