How to Replace Serpentine Belt 2011-2019 Ford Fiesta

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[@JohnSmith-fb2np]

Ya know, I always appreciate people who do videos on how to do stuff. So thank you for taking the time for this. With that said, my question is. What if someone were changing the alternator out. The belt is good and your only option is to cut the belt off. Here is my suggestion/revision. Using a large screwdriver, "guide" the belt off while turning the crank as you showed for installing the belt. This way the belt can be reused when finished.

[@buffalojoe78]

Ugh it doesn’t have a tensioner? FML

[@austinclark8727]

Great video, I followed these steps today and I appreciate how concise and clear this was. After 2 trips to parts stores (the rented tool wasn't working out for me) I bought the Lisle 59370 Stretch Belt Remover / Installer in the video and we got it figured out (I didn't know about the magnets, super handy feature). A couple notes for anyone in the future watching this: 0:13 You can also used a slotted/flathead screwdriver on these, T27 works super well but if you're in a bind you don't need it 0:43 The Lisle 59370 has a remover portion of the tool, if you have a good belt that you want to reuse you don't have to cut it. If it's due for replacement though either by age or mileage regardless of how it looks just replace it anyway But yeah, I'm warning my friends who have these, change the belt before it breaks! Not a fun install, certainly not the worst but I'd preferred not to have done it in a parking lot :P

[@Newellx66]

Why on earth would you not design it with a belt tensioner?!?!? God dang it Ford

[@markmcleod4086]

What are you pushing with the screw driver, while cranking the belt on?? Thanks!!

[@josephstebbins7739]

The serpentine belt wants to walk off of the water pump pulley so you have to continually work it back over the pulley or it will pop off

[@admiraldix]

Perfect guide, managed to do this in the gas station parking lot, stretch belt tool made this an easy job. In a hurry racing against some rain I learned to be *patient* when putting it on and do little turns while pushing the belt onto the smooth pulley with the screwdriver as you showed. Thank you!!

[@PiraticalJess]

Thanks for this. I didn't have that nifty tool, so I used my hand. Turning the "correct", clockwise direction that you demonstrated, whenever the belt popped on the crank it popped off the rounded (?!) idler. When I turned counterclockwise, I could get the belt on everything at the same time. Then I turned clockwise to get all the ribs seated in all the slots. Be careful when using your hand that you don't get a finger pinched between the belt and the compressor pulley! I didn't know what was wrong with the car initially, and I drove it enough to learn that the only reason you *have* to have this belt is to drive the alternator. If your battery is charged enough, you can probably drive a couple of miles. Eventually the transmission stops shifting correctly or the engine shuts itself off.

[@sweddyedee7576]

Hey if you want to reuse the belt I took out too two bolts of alternator and loosened the bottom one. Took a pry bar and pushed it towards the bumper. Gives u enough slack to pull it off. And put it back

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[@curtischrystian1937]

I just did the thermostat on my 2015 Fiesta ST. 1.6 ecoboost. I found a tension pulley for the belt just back and up front the crank pulley. Used a wrench and easy peasy.

[@jordancapps9521]

Thanks for the video. I was getting frustrated with the belt slipping off of the water pump pulley, then saw you pushing it back with a screwdriver every 1/8th turn or so on the crank.

[@fourlomm]

What is the name of the tool? I click on the web site but It doesn’t take me to the tool

[@nicohoneybadger6171]

Get the part, idc what everyone says. It's 30 dollars at advance auto. I tried for 5 hours to get that thing on without one, I caved and bought it and it only took me 10 minutes to get it on.

[@joeyschmoey9138]

I have the same part belt same car and bought the same tool, the belt in no way shape or form will stretch to fit over this. I tried heating up the belt it's really not even close. Not sure why it's called "stretch to fit" it does not stretch. Maybe I'll try a stretchier after market belt?

[@alejandrohernandez9931]

I zip tied mine and just cranked it too place without struggling just followed his first steps but didn’t have the tool so i just zip tied the belt aligned with the wheel and cranked it too place

[@djbontempo02]

Trash Design, Ford should be ashamed of this. Great video though.

[@ger7118]

Thanks! Took the guesswork out of it, changing the belt wasn’t as hard as I thought, and O’Reillys had the stretch belt install tool

[@electronicscentral7212]

Is that belt also called the drive belt?

[@legendaryturbo880]

So do you need to re time the crank? You said you turned it five times and your dot was not TDC I’m confused 😐

[@akaadamrg]

This belt does not control the cams (so will not effect timing). No worries there.

[@jordancapps9521]

Everything still moves in time, and the sensors will tell it where it is in the firing cycle at start up. The computer checks the cam and crank positions, for the ignition timing, on every start.

[@johnwayne3491]

How are you guys getting under the car? I’m not a small person I can’t imagine just climbing under and doing this

[@outlaw9728]

Thank you for this video. It was extremely helpful

[@macflabish]

I need help. Theres 2 belts here being replaced. I’m looking for belts online and only length I find car specific is 1502mm. Is there a difference in these two belts??

[@SqweezyC]

this happened to my belt a slight piece came off the side and I cut it off. Its not as wide as it was but it still seems to be running. Anyone know if this is an emergency to fix right away or if I could drive a few days with it in this state? Also if not wondering how much it would cost to have it replaced.

[@IFHOHpodcast]

How'd you get the guide to stay in place?

[@gamenrage5998]

What about the guide tool description how do you get it not info

[@Jbird3d]

I ended up using a short flat head screwdriver on the alternator pulley from above. Go with the screwdriver from the back side going over the top towards the front of the car (that’s the direction the engine runs) Try to get it started and then you can keep trying to rotate the engine by pulling on the belt. You’ll definitely damage the pulley and the belt some. I hosed mine down with belt dressing and crossed my fingers (both hands). Shame on these engineers for creating a situation that causes more breaks and then making it impossible to repair…

[@Reviews-Tidbits]

I tried for 3 hours, broke 2 belt guides and still isn’t on.

[@Snarggle]

Just replaced my belt in the Advance auto parking lot.... thanks

[@josedejesuszarzoza4809]

Would not recommend doing by yourself alone. If you decide to say F it, I'll do it myself. HAVE TWO PAIR OF HANDS READY TO WORK ON THIS REPLACEMENT. I couldn't do it myself, had to call in a favor. It definitely helps to have a wrench with a swivel AND the "engine belt guide" peice of metal. Engine belt guide 1/2 18 mm socket piece A swiveled wrench Flat head The engine belt If you don't have any of these tools, be prepared to spend at least 120 smackaroos. F this car.

[@chewie-pv6ex]

As cool as it is to see the tool designed to do this....i cut the belt off, fit the new one on as best you can over all the pulleys, and zipetie the bit that doesnt fit to the crank pulley (just enough to hold it in place, i do like 2, maybe 3). Now, turn your key and let the zipties and crank pull the belt on, the ties will break before your belt. If you want, unplug the spark plugs before turning your key to prevent a full start. Done in 10 minutes or less.

[@Akotski-ys9rr]

This is one of the most annoying jobs on this car I swear it

[@inappropriatejohnson]

Thank you.

[@geo641]

What was he doing with the screw driver?

[@tomsewell2462]

A F*****ing nitemare! Two friends, hours of trying, it sstill won't go on. Grrrr!

[@Devoneakapimp]

Thanks

[@windigoking]

Man fords are terrible

[@RobertHart-d1k]

❤

[@dlizaola007]

I spent 2 hours then gave up and called a mechanic 😢

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[@jonvan2451]

Just saying I can probably put it on whitout they spl tools

[@jigatumadre]

remove spark-plugs if doing this at home

[@hughbunyea4703]

R U tearing up the belt with that screwdriver trying to keep it on the waterpump pully