Don't Get Stranded | Replace Your Serpentine Belt Now

#ford #cardiy #vehiclemaintenance #diyrepair Welcome to another episode of The Eight Nine Garage. In this video, we walk through the complete process of replacing the serpentine belt on a 2011 Ford Escape equipped with the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. A worn or cracked belt can cause squealing, loss of power steering, or even leave you stranded, so keeping up on this maintenance is key. We cover: Required tools (Socket set/Serpentine belt tool) OEM Tools Serpentine Belt Tools: https://amzn.to/4niwpBj Alternative Serpentine Belt Tools: https://amzn.to/4ddrhcT Gates Belt: https://amzn.to/4dkYjbd Locating the belt tensioner Accessing the belt through the wheel well The correct belt routing diagram location Tips for getting the new belt seated properly Note: This process is very similar for Ford models from 2009-2012 with the 2.5L engine, as well as the Mazda Tribute and Mercury Mariner of the same era. If this video helped you save some money today, please give it a thumbs up and consider subscribing for more DIY automotive repairs!