Broke down outside mt pleasant on I30

[BigL]

I'm just going to have it towed to the Ford dealership that's about 10 miles down the road tomorrow and let them fix it.

[18ncs]

Yep, this will be one to remember! Wish I could do more than just bump.
You got a dealer nearby?


Just saw the above. Good luck tomorrow. Make a fun page for the scrapbook tonight.

[double bogey]

Ouch. You just need a ride to the parts store and a 1/2" breaker bar to pull the tensioner. Pretty easy to change if the diagram sticker is there. If I was closer I would help.

At least you are better off than the guy I saw in Allen a little bit ago. Under the Stacy Rd. and Hwy 75 bridge he manage to turn his trailer over, in the U turn lane. The truck was in the air.

[BigL]

But Fords don't break down!

Glad you're able to get a tow
This will be one vacation the family will not forget!

I probably should have changed the belt before 187000 miles.... This is on me but dang it was hot on the side of the road today.

[Low Fence]

Glad you got it off the road. Belts rarely break just to break. Make sure (and I’m sure a dealership will) idler pulley and water pump. Usually something breaks causing belt to trash. Should still be a quick fix



.... at least it’s not a Chevy and your transmission still works, as well as electronics and both running lights

... and your with your family. Make lemonade out of lemons

[glen]

I think you just put a 3/8 drive in the tension pulls and roll it back and put new belt on. Follow the diagram on top of radiator shroud

[glen]

Here ya go

[twistedmidnite]

I just came in for the evening and am checking tbh. I'm about 30 minutes away and if you need a ride anywhere or something holler at me. Pm me if you want my cell #. I work 7-3 tomorrow

[Razorback01]

Change the belt every once in a while, and put the old belt behind the rear seat, never know when you may need it.

[BigL]

Glad you got it off the road. Belts rarely break just to break. Make sure (and I’m sure a dealership will) idler pulley and water pump. Usually something breaks causing belt to trash. Should still be a quick fix



.... at least it’s not a Chevy and your transmission still works, as well as electronics and both running lights

... and your with your family. Make lemonade out of lemons

This koa park in Mt. Pleasant isn't too bad. They have a game room with pool table that we used today while our camper was trying to cool down. 2 hrs on side of highway in this heat and all the kids are wiped out and already asleep. Will get it fixed in the AM and then on our way to Nashville.

It is definitely one they will always remember!

[Jason Slocum]

Make sure you check the all pullies/water pump. On a road trip my belt broke, had a wrecker bring me another one. Spent an hour on the side of the road putting it on, started the truck up and the new belt was shredded. Learned the hard way to check the pullies before cranking the truck.

Jason Slocum

[Texas8point]

This koa park in Mt. Pleasant isn't too bad. They have a game room with pool table that we used today while our camper was trying to cool down. 2 hrs on side of highway in this heat and all the kids are wiped out and already asleep. Will get it fixed in the AM and then on our way to Nashville.

It is definitely one they will always remember!

I have my fingers crossed for you man ! Let us know whats happening.

[double bogey]

Good luck this morning. Hope you get your trip back on track.

[BigL]

Good luck this morning. Hope you get your trip back on track.

Thanks just a minor delay is all. Truck is at the shop and getting fixed now and we should be on the road again soon.

[duckmanep]

wish I would have logged on yesterday and saw this. I live in MP so if you don't make it out of town today and need anything let me know.