Serpentine belt

Asked by Korbins_mama14 Jan 03, 2017 at 06:39 PM about the 1998 Ford Escort 2 Dr ZX2 Cool Coupe

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Is there supposed to be a cover or
something to protect the serpentine belt? If I
hit a puddle of water it blows my belt off
instantly.

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Mark answered 7 years ago

Probably, you think?? Who puts up with nonsense like this? You're serious? The belt came off with a puddle of water? Really? How long have you owned this car? Take it to a mechanic and see what you need or don't drive this POS.

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F_O_R answered 7 years ago

I suspect your belt is loose due to a faulty tensioner or maybe it is just out of adjustment. Most covers I have seen are on the top of the engine to keep your hands out of the belt. Off road cars will usually have skid plate or splash guard underneath.

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Rowefast answered 7 years ago

Yes like F.o.R. says, more than likely you need a new belt tensioner, and probably new idler pulleys. If the belt is older replace that also.

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Sherry answered 5 years ago

I have the same problem with my ses.. and so does my friend.. my husband has replaced everything and it still does it..I was told Ford has a serp.pully that has a lip on it that keeps belt from coming off.. checking into it tomorrow

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