You probably have a siezed alternator or something. Take it off and see if all you're pulleys turn freely.
check to make sure the belt tensioner is functional if not it needs to be replaced
The belt breaking would be the problem. Investigate why it broke.
serpentine belt
Yes. This car has a Serpentine belt. Part Number-#DY5060955
This car doesn't have a serpentine belt. It has 2 drive belts.
power steering belt, if serpentine belt, your p/s pump might be low on oil or going south. but check belt and oil level first.Good luck
i brought my car to mechanic they install the serpentine belt # 950k6 is that the right belt
It is important to have proper fitting parts on a car. A serpentine belt will fall off because it is worn out, or because it is too big for the car.
I am just now having my serpentine belt replaced, and I bought the car in May of 2003. I have pretty low mileage on the car (under 50,000).
2004 Lincoln town car belt diagram
You have to release your tensioners in order to release your serpentine belt. When you put the belt back on you have to follow the diagram on the hood of your car.
Belt about 20 bucks unless AC run by a "serpentine belt" (all one belt runs everything) then belt cost $ 80. and labor for serpentine $ 75. labor for just AC non serpentine belt $ 30