Help With Changing Belt on Ford V10

I have not personally changed out the V10 belt BUT I did read the accounts from others who have done so. Seems it is best to start at the bottom (crawl under front) and work upwards. It is doable by one person BUT best to have two, one up and one down. Also, the air filter housing needs to be removed.

Here's a video of it being done on a 5.4L, but the V10 is similar.

Just about like changing any serpentine belt.It is easier with two peeps, one to hold the tensioner and one to change the belt.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change does mine. At their prices, it really doesn't pay to learn.

Just remember the proper routing! Sometimes it's hard to figure that out after the belt or belts, have been removed..pictures might be a good idea.

So, the belt I want to change...is the correct name "serpetine"?

mikeleblanc413 wrote:
So, the belt I want to change...is the correct name "serpetine"?

Yes - serpentine or drive belt

Do yourself a favor. Draw a diagram of belt routing if there is not one by motor.I use a paint stick so it doesn't come off.
Also spin tensioner and idle and other pulleys while belt is off.feel and listen for dry or noisey bearings, Good luck dave

look at the underside of the hood there should be a routing diagram sticker...if not the owners manual should have it. Tool wise all you need is a 3.8 drive ratchet or breaker bar and a short extension. The ratchet fits in a square hole on the tensioner...you pull to release the tension allowing the old belt to be removed....on installation the tensioner is again pulled back allowing the new belt to be put onto the tensioner pully. The only critical part is be sure you have the belt seated on each pully properly BEFORE putting tension on the new belt. The ribs in the pullys go into the grooves of the belt. I can change the one on my Excuraion in under 15 min. Also I suggest keeping the old belt in the coach in case of breakage....easy fix on the side of the road.

auto zone printed me several views,just had to match up the right one ken