Serpentine belt replacement (2004 Ford Escape 6 cylinder 3.0L)

Replacing the serpentine belt on a 2004 Ford Escape 6 cylinder 3.0L engine. The belt should be replaced when it shows signs of wear, especially cracks. The serpentine belt drives important components, such as the power steering pump and alternator. Ignoring a worn belt will result in a vehicle that is inoperable. For 6 cylinder 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005 Escapes.

[@paulbrownlee8777]

These are by far the best teaching tool on utube

[@alecdelacroooz]

agree! the camera angles, the editing, its very informative and easy to understand!

[@rich1953]

I recently installed a new power steering pump, tensioner and belt on a 2003 Escape. Had to put jack under engine and remove motor mount and radiator overflow to get pump out. Tensioner has a single recessed bolt you can't get a ratchet on due to car frame, took me some time to get out and in. Belt, couldn't get the old one out or new one in from top. Had to remove wheel and well cover then the belt was a piece of cake. Next is the AC compressor which is 4 bolts and a wired plug, simple, easy job.

[@str8byu302]

Really Appreciate The Video. Watched and Replaced my belt myself. Thanks again for the good information

[@words911]

I have a 2004 escape. Your videos are a Godsend. TY!!

[@simplyrandom57]

I’m doing this today my belt just went on me last night and this is my exact year and model! thanks for this amazing step by step video man its extremely well put together I appreciate it! 💪🏼🔥

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Glad the vid helped you get the belt on, Random. It's not bad...taking the splash guard off, and putting it back on, is where most of the time is spent. Thanks for watching!

[@graciegladson4960]

I haven't worked on a car in years but it seems today I will be again. Thanks for the run through. I hope it's a simple belt replacement.

[@alecdelacroooz]

been following you and your work on these 1st gen escape's/tribute's as I have a 2001 myself! planning on doing my cooling system and belts as I have just reached 300,000kms (186k miles)! keep up the good work!

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Hope they help...these Escapes seem to last a long time, if taken care of. I'm doing an additional vid on the cooling system. It seems that sometimes the radiator doesn't get the water it needs when refilling from the overflow bottle, especially if the system is COMPLETELY drained...even the block. It helps to backfill the radiator. For that, you will disconnect the top radiator hose from the thermostat housing...hold it up...put a funnel in the hose and pour coolant mix down the hose until it can't hold anymore...then reconnect the hose into the thermostat housing. It's a little messy, but it ensures that the radiator is full, and helps prime the pump when the entire system has been drained. Thanks for watching, Alec!

[@alecdelacroooz]

@@GreaseMonkeyFever Thank you so much! I'll keep that in mind when I get to it maybe around Spring, its too cold at the moment!

[@Ben__Burrito]

Thanks to your very detailed video and instructions, I was able to complete this job on my own on my Mom's 2004 Ford Escape XLS V6 4WD. I installed DAYCO 5060820 6PK2085 poly-v belt (from Car Quest $32.49 minus 10% discount on Saturdays, plus tax)

[@daijadivine3393]

SUBSCRIBED! Great detailed video. THANKS

[@joeywayne4953]

Fantastic video, very informative thank you for the content!

[@jaimefloresdejesus1208]

Excelente video te sigo desde hace un buen tiempo y gracias a tus vídeos he podido hacerle varias reparaciones a mi escape 2001 saludos desde Jalisco México

[@ralphvaccaro2638]

Good job on the Video well explained thanks

[@saifulakmalamit1662]

thank you for good video sharing.to detail and helpfull. may i know what size belting fo ford escape 3.0 05? 6pk2***?

[@elozaa]

Thank you for all you're knowledge man! Your videos make me feel like comfortable enough to attempt these jobs.

[@JosephPartin-kn3vv]

What is that blue plug that runs to the altenator and to all the electrical stuff in the front. Very much appreciated

[@D.C.MCMLXXXIV]

Thank you guys....you're the Best...!!!

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Thank you, DC...hope the vid helped you change the serpentine belt. Thanks for watching!

[@eduardocalabresse4549]

Para cambiar el tensor, debo quitar el tornillo qué trae al medio y nada más? O trae otra tuerca más?

[@Olliecatproductions]

Fantastic video. Thank you. About to do mine.

[@seanleonard2912]

Very clear videos,thank you. I just recently purchased a 2003 v6 escape. Looking at videos on maintenance,what is your view of the " one critical failure of the outer cam bolt cap coming loose and causing the top end failure? Do you consider replacing or just re torque these bolts? Many thanks

[@mrphhg]

Thank you sir, will do this tomorro on my 05 V6 :D 260,000KM

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Good luck with it, Phil. Hope the vid helps...and thanks for watching!

[@ToxicBigRig]

I wish mine was that clean. I needed a whole bottle of Fast orange after changing my belt.

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

LOL, Toxic! Mine was oil and grimed before making the video. Spent a good 2 hours making it look "video presentable". Thanks for watching!

[@masterp2269]

How come the tensioner on my 05 and 08 are the same, but never like the ones in allllll the videos?

[@DrBlumers]

Well done..... Thank You...

[@miguelperez-qk3no]

Great video.. Best if it had some sound

[@Lardfist0]

Much appreciated. Thank you.

[@EdwardHorne389]

Help me out Great..glory to God thank you..God bless you

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Glad the video helped, Edward...and God bless you! Thanks for watching!

[@EdwardHorne389]

@@GreaseMonkeyFever saved me a lot of money too

[@moonview2007]

Great video. I'm wondering why you didn't replace the tensioner while you were there? I see it as cheap insurance.

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

You can, and probably should, but the main focus was getting the belt and off. The Escape I drive daily doesn't have a tensioner...it uses a stretch belt. Thanks for watching, Jay!

[@Abba9mas6]

Thanks...