Chirp or Squeak Noise from Engine Area on Initial Start Up on Ford F-250 Super Duty

Submitted by Andy Y · May 29, 2025

Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

A defective idler pulley and / or belt material can cause a chirp or squeak noise from the engine area on initial start up. The idler pulley and / or belt will need to be replaced with revised parts.

24 people reported this problem

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Ford F-250 Super Duty vehicles with this problem

7 model years affected

2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty

2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty

2009 Ford F-250 Super Duty

2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty

2007 Ford F-250 Super Duty

2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty

2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty

2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty

2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty

2009 Ford F-250 Super Duty

2008 Ford F-250 Super Duty

2007 Ford F-250 Super Duty

2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty

2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Average mileage: 79,031 miles

(1,500 - 237,000)

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