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escape 2005
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Apr 19, 2011, 9:48 AM

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I have a 2005 ford escape. Last night while driving I heard a pop noise and then the car started making a sputtering sound like it wasnt getting gas. The temp gauge was not in the normal position it stopped working and just dropped to the c (cool) like when you turn on the car and it has to warm up. I have coolant in the car and everything. I was trying to find a picture of the engine online cause I think it might be a belt. While looking in the engine area I notice 2 belts on one side of the engine. On the side where the battery is I noticed it looks like a wheel near the bottom between the radiator and the engine (below radiator) it looks like a wheel with nothing going around it. I was wondering if that is where a belt supposed to be. I need help asap. The car is loud and when I start it up it makes the same sound. As I drive it gets louder. I also was wondering how far I can travel without messing up the engine so I can get it to a repair shop about 15 miles away without messing up the engine. Any advice would greatly be appreciated. It doesn't look like my lights are dim (alternator issues)


zmame
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Apr 19, 2011, 4:28 PM

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There should be a belt on the pulley on the battery side it runs the water pump. It's a starchy belt that goes from the drive pulley to the water pump. These pumps are famous for seizing and throwing the belt off. If there is no belt on the water pump do not run it anymore as engine damage will occur. Your best to have toed and have someone check the pump.


escape 2005
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Apr 19, 2011, 6:21 PM

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Thank you so much. I was told that also could be the problem. Someone is coming to look at it in the morning






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