idler pulley

Hey -- new poster, old vehicle :) Bad news - My 1994 Explorer's idler pulley popped off a couple days ago 100 mi from home. Good news - I have AAA with 100mi free towing. These are the only threads on the topic: 1993 idler pulley bolt size Idler pulley bolt What the second one says is true...

I have a 1997 Ford Explorer V8 and last night all of a sudden it started making a god awful noise and a strong burning rubber smell as well where the pulley system is. I've read other posts but still not sure if its replace both idler pulleys or just one and to replace alternator or not. And...

Hello. My first post here. Please forgive if this thread is in wrong area. Would anyone know the torque specs for the different idler pulley(s) on a '97 V8 5.0 liter Mountaineer? Perhaps all the same spec? Replacing the lower idler, the tensioner idler, and the upper most idler. Thanks!

:salute:Hello Ford Enthusiasts! Im Tee, new to this forum. Just bought my used Explorer for $500 in October. Replaced windshield, tires, brake pads, fluids and filters. Took a leap of faith and Eddie took me all the way to Ohio from Va and back. Oh yeah, had that Lamp Out Module problem with...

This forum rocks! Whenever an issue pops up, this place has my back. My initial issue was a whiny noise from the front of the engine. It corresponded with the RPM's and basicly sounded like a electric motor. After doing research on here, the belt tenisioner (BT) or the lower idler pulley(IP)...

Hi guys, 97 ex sport 4.0 sohc - driving home from work yesterday and all of a sudden a few blocks from my house i get that burning belt smell. As I attempt to pull into a parking lot, i notice my power steering is out! Long story short, popped the hood, found the belt to be completely off...