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I'm looking to change the drive belts in my 5.0 and I'm a bit confused. I'm seeing two different belt diagrams floating around. From what I can tell, Ford changed the layout in mid February of 2011. Of course, my truck was built in February. The diagram for the later dates matches my engine, so I figure my truck was built later in the month.

This diagram is from parts.com. It looks like part 1 is the V-Belt and part 4 is the Serpentine.


I ordered from Bando on Amazon before I realized there were two belts. Is from Gates the other one I need? Are Bando and Gates good brands? They both have good reviews on Amazon. Or, should I stick to Motorcraft? It looks like the Motorcraft parts are for the Serpentine and for the V-Belt.

My final question is, does this truck have an adjustable tensioner pully for one or both belts, or are these both stretchy belts? If they're stretchy, do you recommend from Lisle? I've seen people just use a zip tie. I'd rather not spend money on this if I don't need to.

Fireman2789

There are two belts on the 5.0 yes... also belt have automatic tensioners which makes life easier the way I see it .. and also if you can help it stick with motor craft that way you know your getting OEM and the right parts both seem pretty straight forward

Fireman2789

If you can get at it with a ratchet try it or just get a regular depending belt tool from any parts store

RLXXI

You have two serpentine belts, one is the a/c belt, the other handles all other accessories. See this post. https://www.f150forum.com/f38/2013-f...6/#post5358512
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M0RRIS

Gates from what I've heard is good. I dunno if there is a Goodyear gatorback available for our trucks but that one also is an excellent choice

morehousej

gates makes some of the best belts and hoses on the market.
i would take a gates over oem or goodyear.

RubyRedX3

There is a tensioner on the left side. You just put a socket over the nut in the center of the pulley and then use a breaker bar.

skip to the 40 sec mark in the video