There are many key components under the hood of your Ford, and the belts are one of them. It's important to check them often, because preventing problems starts with catching smaller issues early. The belts perform many different important jobs for your vehicle, and if they break or fail, larger problems can occur within various systems in your vehicle. One of the belts known as the serpentine belt works to bring power to all the parts in your engine. Other systems rely on the power this belt delivers as well, including your power steering pump and cooling fan. The timing belt is another important belt to pay attention to, as it helps to regulate engine valves to open and close at the proper time. When belts break or malfunction, they can damage some of these pretty major parts. It's important that you check them for any signs of wear and tear, which can be fraying. You also might start to notice loud noises coming from them in the form of squeaks and squeals. Don't ignore these. Instead, find OEM belt replacements for your model. We have them here at Ford Parts America.