Accessory Drive Belt - Noisy/Damaged/Comes Off: Overview

Article No.
98-20-18

10/12/98

FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT -
BELT NOISE, DAMAGE, AND/OR BELT COMES OFF -
VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ENGINE AND MANUAL
TRANSMISSION

FORD:
1996-98 MUSTANG

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to include the latest level parts.

ISSUE
The Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt may become broken or frayed and/or detach from (or roll off of) the engine. This may be caused by deceleration of the engine.

ACTION
Replace the water pump pulley with a new flanged-type water pump pulley and tensioner. The flanged pulley and tensioner should reduce the possibility of belt damage and belt roll-off. Refer to the following Service Procedure for replacement details.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F6ZZ-85O9-AA Water Pump Pulley
F8ZZ-6B209-BA Tensioner
F8AZ-8620-AA Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD)
Belt
N807336-S2 Studs
F7ZZ-19A439-AC Tensioner Positive Stop
N804178-5309 Nuts
F7ZZ-3E523-AA Power Steering Orientation clip
F7ZZ-3A733-AA Power Steenng Pulley

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 97-21-9

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

982018A Repair As Outlined - 4.6L 0.9 Hr.
DOHC

982018B Repair As Outlined - 4.6L 0.7 Hr.
MFI

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
8509 42

OASIS CODES: 203100, 206000, 208000, 208999, 402000, 497000, 499000