BOTTOM BELT PULLY

[JAMES SPAIN]

IS IT NORMAL FOR THE BOTTOM BELT PULLEY TO GO BAD? IT MADE OF HARD RUBBER AND SOME OF THE GROVES ARE WARN. FORD WANT $500.00 TO REPLACE. i ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT FORD WENT BACK TO THE METAL PULLEY. WAS THERE A RECALL. TRUCKS ONLY HAVE 77,000 MILES.

 

[Todd Z]

There was No metal Vs rubber pulley..........



The crank pulleys are known for going bad..... We have seen a rash of them...



Todd Z

 

[John Reitz]

Todd Z, how do you determine that the pulley goes bad, other then breaking into pieces? Just curious, never heard of a pulley failing before. Thanks...

 

[Todd Z]

John,



Normally a knocking noise is heard or a squeaking before it fails..... You could physically lightly pry on the pulley face to see if there is movement on the rubber or inspect it for cracks or chunks mising.....



Todd Z

 

[JAMES SPAIN]

Ford said they have no reports of this problem, now I have to pay to get it repaired.FORD AND THERE BETTER IDEAS.