OEM Ford Belts and Hoses Online

Everything You Need to Know About Your Factory Belts and Hoses

What they do. They move your vehicle's many moving parts. Belts move them mechanically (using other parts), while hoses move them hydraulically (using pressurized liquid).

What kinds there are. Examples of belts include serpentine belts, drive belts, and timing belts. Examples of hoses range from radiator hoses and heater core hoses to fuel hoses, brake hoses, and more. There are even hoses supporting things like air intakes, oil coolers, and positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valves.

Signs they're going bad. As neither belts nor hoses are permanent, both can and do break down over time, usually from lifetimes of use. Check both regularly for visible looseness, obvious damage, and fluid leaks. Also, listen for screeching and/or chirping noises, and watch for the battery and car lighting behaving erratically. Your engine may also overheat or misfire, and systems may start to fail generally. Your vehicle may not run right once you start it, too - that is, if you can start it at all. See any of these, and you'll need to inspect and replace anything requiring it. Otherwise, most hoses, you change approximately every 4 years, and most belts, you change depending on your mileage. Consult your owner's manual for specifics. Before you buy anything new, though, be sure it's the genuine article.

Why buy genuine OEM vs. aftermarket. The belts and hoses Ford manufactures for its models are compatible with them specifically. The same goes for what it designs and builds for Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. That's not always the case with off-brands.

Where to order genuine Ford belts and hoses. For affordable options priced well below MSRP, right here online, at our auto parts store. To find what you need in our catalog more quickly and easily, select your make, model, and model year. Order now, and you can take advantage of fast shipping to any address in the US. In the meantime, consult our store policies pages for further information about shipping, returns, and cancellations, and don't hesitate to touch base with us, should you need a little buying advice. Our knowledgeable parts team will be glad to answer any questions or field any concerns you have.