There are numerous moving parts and systems in your Ford, Mercury, or Lincoln vehicle, and every one of them depends on either belts or hoses to keep them running right.

Types of Belts

Your timing belt is a notched belt that connects the crankshaft and the camshaft. It helps them move in sync, while also keeping parts from crashing into each other. If it goes bad, your engine will stop almost immediately.

You also have serpentine belts, which team with the tensioner, idler pulley, and crank pulley to power parts likes your power steering and alternator. Drive belts are the last kind. They run off the crank pulley and help move the water pump and other parts. When serpentine or drive belts break, you have a small window of time to address the problem before it magnifies into a more expensive repair project.

What Hoses Do

Hoses are responsible for directing fluids and air to and from parts, keeping them lubricated and cool. Your radiator and engine are great examples of parts that depends on hoses, since hoses connect the two so that coolant can flow back and forth.

How to Spot Problems With Your Belts and Hoses

Eventually, belts and hoses can start to go bad. Signs of trouble include:

Loose or slack belts

Cracked hose material

Overly tightened belts

Frayed belt edges

Pools of liquid collecting under your vehicle

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