Hello, I currently own an 04 Expedition 5.4l..I don't have the words to Express my gratitude and how grateful I am for the hard work and the amount of knowledge that you pass down to people like me that enjoy working on their personal vehicles... I been working on making very important maintenance repairs and preventative work on my Expedition for about a month now getting it ready for a 5,000 mile trip... and you have been all alone with me teaching me how to do work in my Expedition... I don't know of anyone has told you this, but I felt compelled to write to you and tell you this...I been a subscriber for a while now.. and will remain for as long as your channel exists....THANK YOU A MILLION... AND GOD BLESS.👍
@TS-ob6zs7 жыл бұрын
Replaced my tensioner pulley, idler pulley, and serpentine belt on my 2000 Ford F-250 6.8L V-10. I used all Motorcraft parts and everything went smoothly. Thanks for the great video!
@wanted-337 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video sir. The techs around my area wanted $50 to $70 labor to replace the belt on my 2006 Mustang. For the price of a cheap breaker, and 10 minutes later I was done. You saved me a bunch of money, and I now have a breaker bar.
@324pennstate9 ай бұрын
I can't thank you enough for how detailed and simple your video was. I had a 2011 e350, former Penske truck, and I watched about 10 videos. None of them were helpful and I was stuck until I found your video. I liked and subscribed. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you and video. Bailed me out
@luiscornejo14814 жыл бұрын
You don’t disappoint man, every time I see your vids it’s spot on to the typical diy guy like me. Much appreciate it! Keep up the great work!
@professionalteacher19194 жыл бұрын
Thank God for your great video on the serpentine belt. It helped me solve a problem I had at 4am.
@martinbernal56933 жыл бұрын
This video saved me a lot of trouble. If you are parked against a wall when you are doing this you can push on the wall with your feet while kind of laying on the car to loosen the tensioner. Helps if you have a friend or 2.
@quickpickcrypto45997 жыл бұрын
This video just saved me on a Thanksgiving road trip!!! Saved lots a money bc of it... Good lookin out
@jhawkins44124 жыл бұрын
Could if been much better with a separate camera person! I'm still not sure of the belt off the power steering!
@ayalar0079 жыл бұрын
I Just wanted to take this time to thank you for all the info you give us and help us keep our cars "healthier", doing it right, and keeping the cost down. I'm at 62,000 miles on my 2012 Escape 3.0L. I like preventative maintenance and wanted to change out the serpentine belt on it. I realize that definitely one cannot change it by opening the hood, and doing it from the top as in this video. Do you think you can post a video of a belt change on an Escape?
@jordjosh26 жыл бұрын
thank you soooooooo much for your time it helped me put on my belt all by myself without help from the hubby,,
@trentreagan47 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip on feeding it through and looping it on the a.c. first that one tip made the job so much simple. You are my go to channel on KZbin for videso on my f150.
@briancarter91979 ай бұрын
This will help me put on the belt when I get my new tensioner pulley assembly. Mine was completely seized, and I broke it trying to change my altenator.
@davidniblo46168 жыл бұрын
Been following your videos for quite a while dude, just wanna give you props man, you're awesome!!. Keep up the good work. Going to change the belt on my 4.6 Explorer tomorrow and this gave me more confidence. Thanks for all your help
@lisaoutlaw2966 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being very detailed and informative in your videos. Easy to follow.
@lionelhernandez345 жыл бұрын
Very helpful thank you hands down your channel makes the 5.4 a whole lot more tolerable.
@lindseyyah13 жыл бұрын
Should a new grooved pull have a slight wobble?
@royalteelawncarelandscapin53692 жыл бұрын
Still sucks pretty bad lol
@UserUser148802 жыл бұрын
💯👌🏻
@UserUser148802 жыл бұрын
@@lindseyyah1 no absolutely Not
@craigstika2212 Жыл бұрын
The 1/2" drive was left behind in the spring tensioner on the special service tool of your serpentine breaker bar tool. Surprisingly no one else made that comment. 😮
@macdaddybill5 жыл бұрын
Thanks great straightforward video at a good angle and instructions. There was another on YT I thought was good but yours is the best and good tips what to listen for and feel, Well Took about 10 minutes to do, pulleys checked out and tensioner was a bear to pull back with 15" breaker bar and pulley quiet so it's working great. Sadly I already had a Dayco belt, will be interesting as I had a Gates on a Nissan Maxima that dry rotted after 3 years.
@electronpusher6048 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton for this video! Your tips made my Crown Vic belt replacement a breeze.
@DuckySlimes6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man - you saved me! You made this look EZ. Wish there was as much room for my arms on my F150.
@johnnywarfarin21186 жыл бұрын
Best use for youtube for I've ever come across ..thank you ..
@jurnagin5 жыл бұрын
I borrowed the breaker bar tool from AutoZone the darn thing didn't fit completely in the groove so I spent a couple hours tinkering with it and about 30 minutes replacing belt, I still hear a little hissing maybe it's just power steering! But over all it's not that hard! I could easily do it again with no hesitation! The key is to make sure your tool fit into tension pully and loop belt thru first step, the rest you'll figure out by looking at your diagram!
@ozzstars_cars9 жыл бұрын
good instructional video. if that new belt starts chirping soon after install theres a good chance it could be the harmonic balancer starting to fail. I think you saw the video I made on that repair 4.6L F150 where the crank pulley had a slight wobble.
@slickone91352 жыл бұрын
This happened to my 07 Lariat this past week. 210k on the odometer. It made a horrible noise and I quickly turned it off. There were three bearings on the ground.
@zzddzzzz3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this informative video. I'm so retarded I thought I had to take the fan off my 99 Navigator. It still blows my mind how someone had the foresight to design the ic engine with this in mind!
@MrFly-dy5eo3 жыл бұрын
I found luck breaking the T40 bolt loose with long channel locks and then finishing with the T40 bit.
@bryancarosi23862 жыл бұрын
I like how nobody's made a video yet of this project on the Econoline 😂🤣
@RetrotechCNC8 жыл бұрын
Great Video dude! 05 expedition 5.4 135,000 miles -Are the top two idler pulleys the same? I'm thinking of replacing my top two and the ribbed pulley and tensioner pulley. Thanks, I'm learning alot! Enough to be dangerous! Ha
@overthetop527 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video..Helped me alot!
@kdsek9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your very informative video's. I have a 2007 Expedition EL Limited just turning 80k. I was wondering what your thoughts are on Cold air intakes such as a K&N? BTW I have a Ford Premium Care plan to 127,000 miles. Thanks
@FordTechMakuloco9 жыл бұрын
kdsek I don't like them see my new video on this.
@kdsek9 жыл бұрын
FordTechMakuloco Thanks for your reply! I watched the video, as always very informative and makes a lot of sense. One more question. I always have (since taking delivery) my expedition serviced at the dealership. What are your thoughts on switching from the motorcraft semi synthetic to the full synthetic. I always get "the works" oil change done. Thanks
@FordTechMakuloco9 жыл бұрын
kdsek I don't think it is necessary on a daily driver like yours you would get virtually no benefit over the semi you are running.
@snivy2322 жыл бұрын
great video 👍
@douggarrick43787 жыл бұрын
Great tips! thanks!
@AZSemperFi6 жыл бұрын
With no leaks present then how do you determine if the power steering pulley bearing or the power steering pump are worn and need replacement?
@kbreaux12245 жыл бұрын
Thank you, great vid.
@ezioassassain2 жыл бұрын
thank you the fan is a bitch and the cover makes it so much tighter
@vickilipsinic75224 жыл бұрын
Ithink this is the belt. really old but good/ have a tickeda noise on acceleration / its near tensioner
@chrisreed264 жыл бұрын
Hello master Ford guy! Can you tell me what year did the Expedition switch over to an electric only cooling fan? I'm going to look at buying a 2004 Expedition 4.6 140K miles and I am hoping it still does utilize the clutch fan and not just an electric fan as another 4.6 I had in a 2003 Town Car did..that's why I ask..the TC had the 4.6 V-8 but no clutch fan just electric...
@FordTechMakuloco4 жыл бұрын
2010
@chrisreed264 жыл бұрын
@@FordTechMakuloco Thank you very much for taking time to answer! I truly appreciate it!!!
@FarmergirlJess Жыл бұрын
Hello,
@AndrewMcSpadden5 жыл бұрын
What is the difference in the 5.0L?
@chrism16487 жыл бұрын
I just changed the belt, all idlers and tensioner on my 08 F150 w/5.4 and it still screams at high rpm. What would you think is causing this? The alternator does squeak like the one in this video. Both the water pump and ps pump run smooth.
@jth_10167 жыл бұрын
the scream is coming from the trans normal
@m.7n63 жыл бұрын
Atleast my 08 super duty 5.4l is easier than that I have to just loosen belt tensioner and take belt off
@richardgreen81972 жыл бұрын
Did you take the fan off
@FordTechMakuloco2 жыл бұрын
No need.
@mw43828 жыл бұрын
I replaced the Grooved Idler and it has a little play the bolt is tight. Do i need to remove it and flip it? Or is that Normal
@FordTechMakuloco8 жыл бұрын
A little wobble is totally normal for tracking purposes.
@xavierwilliams14495 жыл бұрын
Did you unhook the battery first?
@FordTechMakuloco5 жыл бұрын
No
@dennispressley87678 жыл бұрын
What are the most common oil leak spots do you see on the 2000 5.4 ?
@jth_10167 жыл бұрын
none
@christopheryager3995 Жыл бұрын
I have too much slack
@garyr70276 жыл бұрын
I can tell by the way you explain things on your videos you know what you're doing. Anyone who makes things look simple, even though this isn't a real tough job, you obviously have some experience in this field.
@JuanSanchez-ik7wx Жыл бұрын
Remind everyone that alternator bolts DO NOT have to come out. Duh.
@warrenpeace83043 жыл бұрын
Your video saved me and my carpool from being stuck at work. God bless you bro
@chevyridah50812 жыл бұрын
Can a 4.6 out of a 2005 ford crown Vic p71 fit in a Ford expedition Eddie bauri edition but it has a 5.4 engine but it slung a rod??? I need help
@srercrcr9 жыл бұрын
I slip a pipe over a ratchet for leverage.
@Silent_Shadow7 жыл бұрын
srercrcr Good 'ol fashioned method. Works perfect!
@SailingWJ7 жыл бұрын
Thanks…took more time to watch than to do after watching!!
@manwar9996 жыл бұрын
at 6:40 secs the pinched belt slip between idler pulley and tension-er pulley to attach to a/c was a very important ''trick'' i needed to learn...thank you
@stevemorales23537 жыл бұрын
Best tutorial by far. Thank you!!!
@nattyrights3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! A 1/2 breaker bar was one of the first tools I bought on my DIY repair journey a couple years ago. This was an easy replace (some cracking on inspection) and all my stuff was spinning good! I appreciate your channel a lot!
@colliscampbell8166 жыл бұрын
For me, first time ever doing this. Everything went smoothly. You did good! Thanks brother!
@usudxw15 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting your videos. I picked up a used 2007 F150 this past spring. I have never owned a truck before and your videos have allowed me to do much of the maintenance needed to keep it on the road and running. I have saved close to $1500 dollars in labor cost with the work I have completed thanks to you. Keep it up. Much appreciated.
@calvincrenshaw19288 жыл бұрын
I have sifted through tons of different videos for how to do different repairs on my 99 Ford 5L Expedition. I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the hands on "layman" approach you use in your videos. It has helped me a helluva lot and made repairs so much better for me. Thanks again. I am not a big subscriber but I did on your channel. Keep putting out the good stuff. Cal
@TXXpress4 жыл бұрын
Same here on the layman approach! Subscribed also. Thank you Sir!
@dougmorissette4593 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I had bought a serpentine belt, thermostat, and thermostat sealing o-ring for my 2003 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer with the 5.4 litre 2 valve engine. I followed your other video to change the thermostat and it made it very easy. Then I followed this video for the serpentine belt and inspection of the tensioner bearings and the idler pulleys bearings, water pump, alternator, and power steering pump. The belt installation was a little more difficult to do because the fan shroud sticks out much further than other models making it difficult to get my hands in around all of the hoses and other items. I persevered with my iPad sitting there playing your video for reference and accomplished the job. After filling the cooling system with Ford antifreeze and distilled water, running the engine, topping it up with more Ford antifreeze I was done. I went for a test drive and found that the engine came to temperature properly, the squealing noise is gone and the engine ran smoother than it has in the past 3 years. Thanks again for the great instructional videos.
@fleekwoodmatt43163 жыл бұрын
Why is there so many dislikes on this video? The comments are nothing but positive and it was a very well made video that i'm about to be studying as I do this.
@SiNFPVGUAM9 ай бұрын
🤔Can tell how old this comment is just by the information you had back then..lol... 2023 YT don't like not liking...
@kennethmalone20694 жыл бұрын
Thanks you are my mechanic I appreciate for what you’re doing
@alanspring84622 жыл бұрын
Happy to subscribe
@NTycingProductions3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this. Your videos have helped me out so much, learning how to fix it, and financially, by repairing my 01 4x4 Lincoln Navigator myself, and saving me money! Respect to you. I wish you continued success.
@peterv18066 жыл бұрын
Just changed my S. Belt. Thanks to you it went perfectly. Thank you so much! Great info, perfectly explained!
@norcalstimpy6 жыл бұрын
Guess I shoulda watched to the end before commenting! Great video - you make it look easy! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@nemesis851_3 жыл бұрын
Today! My belt jumped and seized a roller and killed power to truck on side of the road. Sourced an instant replacement locally, “called a friend” he picked it up, brought it to me, and replaced in under 2 hours in the dark (phone light) Doubled check my favourite mechanic (FORDTECHMAKULOCO) video before friend showed up. The ORDER of insertion, and the final pulley to EASY slide over to finish. Thanks 🙏 ma dude!! Still want to get the MELLING HV oil pump
@chrisbassmansamis3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to show us how to put the belt back on. Very helpful!
@baboorama2303 жыл бұрын
Just want to thank you for your very well performed instructional videos and for taking time to share what you know with others. I'm no mechanic so your videos take the guess work out of these jobs.
@dmmuncie8 жыл бұрын
I'm super jealous of how organized your garage is!! I can't even get my apartment organized!! and thank you for the great description, here I go! fingers crossed! aahaha
@wyattmorris4755 Жыл бұрын
Got an 08 5.4 f150. Changed belt awhile back. Noticed some squeaking noise for awhile, changed tensioner squeaking got worse. I haven’t checked the idler pulley’s but when I spray water on the grooved pulley the squeaking goes away.
@lakes2land7805 жыл бұрын
Just did the idler and tensioner pulleys with a new belt on my sons 2005 F250. Thanks to this video....it was a breeze! Love the videos and thank you for sharing👍🏻
@ED-jf6mb3 жыл бұрын
This video along with the diagram on the underside of the hood made the job pretty easy
@brettdman2908 Жыл бұрын
wow, look at the room. I have about an 1/8 inch to work with and the hands the size of godzilla. 2007 ford f150 5.4 I can barely get my finger in there and you are shoving your whole arm in...envious
@rudsaki Жыл бұрын
Thanks, worked great. I accidentally routed that last smooth idler before the alternator, but did not seem to make a difference. 2010 Explorer has a plastic conduit for the electrical clutch fan. Removed it first just to make it easier.
@ThePolerbearproducts10 ай бұрын
My 93 Mark VIII has the 4.6L v8. Does this apply? Sorry if this sounds stupid
@Affordablebath_remodel3 жыл бұрын
had to replace a broken power steering pulley. It is made of plastic, and they break. Belt was good until that happened. 4.2L
@1keykneedeep3 жыл бұрын
Dude , you made that belt change in like 5 mins. It took me and a helper easily 30-40mins. It was my 1st time though.
@jamesconsidine30953 жыл бұрын
Well done. Extremely helpful to me. Thanks.
@laronmckoy83338 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have a 2003 Ford Expedition 146000 miles and I believe the serpentine belt is still the original. I recently had noise in my engine which came from a bad tension pulley and the pulley directly above it both was changed but the belt was not. now only the serpentine belt is making noise all my pulleys are looking properly aligned. the noise is on a cold start up and last for about 5 minutes or a short drive will stop the noise through the entirety of the ride. any suggestions?
@lamlaw14603 жыл бұрын
I've seen videos where they removed the fan shroud and fan. Thanks because that's what I was about to do 😩
@rogerrabbit61976 жыл бұрын
Love this guy how you explains everything step-by-step I've been watching a couple of his videos he does it very professional doesn't mind going to extra mile to explain people of what they can't see or what he is trying to do and if you seem to be confused he tries to explain to you as much as he can on a video good job keep it up trust me your help does help people with money problems as you could do it yourself and not going out there and spending a ton load of money for these type of services great job keep it up don't understand why people have thumbs down on this video If you're trying to help them obviously they're probably ignorant
@donaldlock743 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on batty replacement Ford F-150 Ecco boost 2014
@RUaMustang25 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to post this helpful, instructional video. Really appreciate the "tips and cheats". Made the job easy. Big thumbs up!!
@spfxunlimited28673 ай бұрын
Great video! Helped me change my belt quick and easy.
@PaulsMom6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
@neilfigueredo70416 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.. You really do a great job explaining and also I can hear and see what you did,, thank you again...
@jamesemendenhall57798 жыл бұрын
help I have a crown vic, codes p0316, 0420, 0128, 0442, 0307, 0308 and c1266. I know a couple are a coil pack, I have changed spark plugs. check engine lite is on and or flashes intermintantly and the car has 193+++ miles.
@FordTechMakuloco8 жыл бұрын
+james e Mendenhall What year vic? Yeah the next step is replacing coil packs for cylinder 7 and 8 which should take care of 3 codes right there.
@THEREALDJREDD Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. This made it so easy to change my belt. This is my first Ford expedition 03 5.4 and watching your channel I think it’ll last me a while. Thanks again
@joewarren3n12 жыл бұрын
How can I fix broken plastic nipple that goes to resvoir
@eastbaygrease102 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Most professional tutorial, as usual.
@Mg350z123410 ай бұрын
I really appreciate this video soo much thank you
@mellamodiego8458 Жыл бұрын
Is this the same for an 01 expedition 5.4?
@mkinttrim3 жыл бұрын
I use goodyear gatorback belts, no squeeks
@dnelson89 жыл бұрын
Could you share your thoughts on spinning decoupled alternator pulleys. What's good and what to look out for if it makes some noise. At 200K, I replaced my alternator with a aftermarket unit because a noisy decoupler was still spinning after engine shut down. Now I am thinking I should have replaced the decoupler and left OE alternator on until it fails. (02 G Caravan, 3.3)
@FordTechMakuloco9 жыл бұрын
D Nelson I really don't see those since Ford doesn't use them except in a few instances I know they were problematic for the Chrysler guys in the shop though.
@billf3212 жыл бұрын
The images you attached are close to what my 2006 5.4 looks like but the idler pulley is missing in the diagrams. Also, the title lists 5.4L (2V & 4V). Mines a 3V. Otherwise it was a very helpful video. It's very tight getting to the compressor pulley from above. I found it easier to get it from below. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks!
@moss84482 жыл бұрын
The 2009 E250 Econoline Van (4.6L V8 w/ac) is a hugh PITA for one thing you need a step ladder to even access the engine bay properly.
@Brian-bg2cb2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I especially liked the tip on squeezing between the tensioner to get to the A/C pump. I have a 2000 e250. The last idler pulley at 11:59 is not on my engine(5.4L) it even shows your idler on my hood schematic, but I apparently don't need it. There's a spot there for one, but it's dry corroded and looks like there's never been anything in there. The routing of the belt is the same really, just minus the second idler. I had to pull the belt up over the top of the alternator pulley instead of what you did. which wasn't too difficult. I'm going to replace the tensioner. I did a goofy hack to bypass the A/c pump, which sort of worked for a good while...Long story. I take the left idler pulley off and replaced it with a slotted pulley, then re-routed with a different sized belt. I think it ruined my belt tensioner. The pulley was gouging a round trench on the front of the block.... My belt size is AC Delco 8K991. Curious if it's a different size than yours.
@warrengarrett2492 жыл бұрын
Just had to do this in a gas station parking lot when mine broke on the way back from Chicago. This video saved my ass. Thank you 🤘🤘
@henrydeleon8995 жыл бұрын
Makuloco how am I able to find out which engine I have 4.6 or 5.4 my vin says 5.4 but some pictures online of a 4.6 look similar to my engine can you help me out please it’s a 2002 F150 king ranch 4x4
@shartingfish57615 жыл бұрын
@FordTechMakuloco Hey i have a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis it has the 4.6 2v and 106k miles on it.. i have a huge list of all paperwork from the date of purchase from the very old lady who ran into a garage center beam and her kids thought it was time to sell it.. so i bought it.. The thing is that there are no codes, interior is clean, and the engine is whisper quiet, smooth, and all the fluids look new.. the 100k mile maintenance hasn't been done yet, but i plan on doing it this week.. All that said, i notice when i am on it, that i hear what i can only call either a bearing noise or vacuum leak.. I don't have any codes, so i don't think it's a vacuum issue, i don't think it's a chatter either like a timing issue, where you would get from running low quality fuel.. I was curious if you know what else it could be.. I don't hear the sound when it's at idle, and i don't think it's timing chain guides, the oil has been changed at the Ford dealership since new every 3k miles.. so.. I am at a loss.. figured i would replace the belt, idler pulley, tensioner, and water pump.. but maybe you in your wisdom have an idea as to what else it could be.. I do know the gas cap needs to be replaced.. but i don't think it's an evap issue.. again no code..
@Wilj055 жыл бұрын
I need your help, guidance, or assistance. This was very helpful. I had to replace 1 flat and grooved idler pulley, the belt tensioner and pulley, and the belt. So i take the belt off and start taking off the tensioner, and flat pulley with ease. When i went to take off the grooved pulley on the bottom right side of my vehicle, the damn pulley bolt hole broke and half of it came out with the screw. I called around and everyone's telling me these i have to replace the entire cover for that simple part. Please tell me that that isn't true. It seems like it can be replaced. If it's possible to replace it, what should I do, or where are you located and I'll bring it to you. I have a 2003 Ford Expedition 5.4L. Any help is appreciated.