SPONSORED LINKS

Serpentine belt replacement

Tiny
BUDDYABE
  • MEMBER
  • 2003 FORD WINDSTAR
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
How do I loosen a serpentine belt on a 2003 ford windstar.I do not know where the tensioner pulley is?
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 AT 8:09 PM

16 Replies

Tiny
DOCFIXIT
  • MECHANIC
  • 18,828 POSTS
Hello,

Here is a guide that shows you what you are in for when doing the job with diagrams below to show you how on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

Check out the diagrams (Below) Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Images (Click to make bigger)
Thumb
Thumb
Thumb
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+2
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 AT 8:18 PM
Tiny
GARTHWANAB
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
  • 2002 FORD WINDSTAR
... Has either fallen off, or never existed. Typical of a poor, broke fool, I pulled off the old one thinking "surely theres a routing diagram under the hood". Now, I'm scratching my head. Because either the belt's 2 inches too short, or the routing's wrong. If we can rule out the IDIOT part of this equation and belt size is wrong, I'll go from there.

Below, I've drawn a crude diagram to illustrate what I think is the correct routing for the belt.


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/98618_Belt_Routing_1.jpg



If this is correct, then 960K6 doesn't cut it.
IF NOT THIS, THEN WHAT? HELP!!!!!
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 11:36 AM (Merged)
Tiny
THOM2429
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
Hello, im having similar ttrouble with my 2001 windstar. Is the routing the same for the 2001? And if so, what is the proper installation? Im having trouble getting the belt on. Also, yes, my abs light and brake light come on while driving. What can I do? I also have a PO156 code (bank 2 sensor 2 fault) ive tried getting the drivers side O2 sensor (the one on the catalytic converter) off with no luck.

HELP, please

terry
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 11:36 AM (Merged)
Tiny
BENRUPR
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
Hi I want know if ufix you problems because I need make put my AC off in the belt rotation
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 11:36 AM (Merged)
Tiny
STEPHEN ELKINS
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
  • 2001 FORD WINDSTAR
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 10,000,000 MILES
I need a diagram of the routing of my serpentine belt.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 11:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
CARADIODOC
  • MECHANIC
  • 33,916 POSTS
The diagram is usually shown on a sticker on a side engine cover where you wouldn't think to look. Here's the diagram too in case your sticker is missing. Check out the diagrams (Below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
Image (Click to make bigger)
Thumb
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+2
Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 11:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
TUFFYA
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
  • 2000 FORD WINDSTAR
Engine Mechanical problem
2000 Ford Windstar Front Wheel Drive

Do you have a picture that indicates how to replace the belt? I know usually there's a picture on the firewall but there isn't 1 and I didn;t take the old 1 off,
Thanks,
Tuffy
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 11:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
BLUELIGHTNIN6
  • MECHANIC
  • 16,542 POSTS
3.0L engine


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_30_1.jpg



3.8L engine


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_38_1.jpg

Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+2
Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 11:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
VTORRES
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
  • 1998 FORD WINDSTAR
I have a 1998 Ford Windstar. Yesterday when I was driving in the morning everything was fine. When I turned the car on at night I noticed the battery light came on, but the car still turned on. So when I started to drive I noticed the wheel got real hard when I was turning. I parked the car and opened the hood. There is a belt that is broken right next to the anitfreeze fluid. Is that the Power Steering Belt? And is that the cause of the wheel getting so hard when I turn?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 11:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
SCHRIMPIEMAN
  • MECHANIC
  • 166 POSTS
Ford Windstars have only one serpentine belt driving the accessories (eg pwr steering, alternator, A/C, etc.) Absence of the belt causes no power-assist for steering, resulting in a hard-to-steer vehicle, and the battery light you mentioned.
Purchase another belt, ensure all pulleys are in good condition and especially: Make sure the belt tensioner is still "in-plane" with the other pulleys. When tensioners wear out at their pivot point, the serpentine belt tends to ride on the outer edge of the pulley, eventually tearing the bands one by one. You'll be left stranded again.
Have your mechanic determine any side-to-side play on the tensioner, as well as determine if the other pulleys are in good shape and replace as necessary. Worn components will only tear the replacement new belt to shreds if left unchecked.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 11:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
THEBIGBADWOLVE1
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
  • 1997 FORD WINDSTAR
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
How do you replace a serpentine belt in a 1997 Ford Windstar. I would appreciate a picture of the routing diagram as well as the proper belt length because I believe the last belt was improperly installed and was the wrong length. (The book calls for 103.25 inches and the belt that was already broken when I got the vehicle is 94.25 inches. I also need to know the proper way to install the new belt using the tension pulley. Thank you for your time.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 11:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
OBXAUTOMEDIC
  • MECHANIC
  • 3,711 POSTS
The tensioner is automatic you will need I believe a 15mm wrench or check with your local rental store and see if they have a belt tensioner tool.

Anyway you will put the wrench on the bolt in center of tenstioner pulley. Tensioner will move away from the belt. You will need to hold it since it is automatic and it will spring back.

.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 11:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
CASHSTRAPPEDDAD
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
  • 1995 FORD WINDSTAR
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Was making squealing noise. Now transitioned to a rattling noise. At first I suspected alternator but after seeing belt I think it may be tensioner & pully and/or fixed idler pulley located between alt and ps pump. Smooth side of belt is shiny on 1/2 of belt only.

Suggestions?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 11:38 AM (Merged)
Tiny
MASTERTECHTIM
  • MECHANIC
  • 4,750 POSTS
Ok what I would do is first look closely at belt routing and see if anything looks out line check first. Next remove belt and physically spin each pulley and feel for roughness, there should be absolutely no rough spinning pulleys, also check ac compressor pulley to make sure the bearings are not bad. Hope this helps
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 11:38 AM (Merged)
Tiny
MRS. BRAGHINI
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
  • FORD WINDSTAR
Ford Windstar 2001 at 102000 miles wont start my battery light came on the other day. I took th battery and alternator off and got them both checked. The battery was bad. I bought a new battery, put it on and put the alternator back on, but the belt going across the alternator wont go on. I tried a tenture pully and it still won't go on. Howw do I get the belt back on my van and is there something else wrong with it besides the battery
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 11:38 AM (Merged)
Tiny
BMRFIXIT
  • MECHANIC
  • 19,053 POSTS
I will send u what I have hope that can help you
check the routing
I don’t have engine size so here is two u pick yours
Good luck


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_02_windstar_1.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_02_windstar1_1.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_02_windstar12_1.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_02_windstar123_1.jpg

Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, March 11th, 2021 AT 11:38 AM (Merged)

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Serpentine Belt Replace/Remove Content

Serpentine Belt Replacement Ford
VIDEO
Serpentine Belt Replacement Ford
Instructional repair video
Serpentine Belt Replacement
GUIDE
Serpentine Belt Replacement
Need to change your serpentine belt? This is an easy job in most cases. There are several names used to describe a serpentine belt, including: drive belt, poly-v belt, multi...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links