Chirp or Squeak Noise from Engine Area on Initial Start Up on Ford F-350 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.

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Ford F-350 Super Duty vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 185,000 miles
(70,000 - 300,000)

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