2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty Belt Tensioner Assemblies

Keeping your 2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty running smoothly includes taking care of that unsung hero in your engine bay: the belt tensioner assembly. This little component is vital for maintaining proper tension on the serpentine belt, which powers essential accessories like the alternator and power steering pump. To keep it in top shape, regular inspections can go a long way—look for signs of wear, such as cracking or fraying of the belt, and give the tensioner a spin to check for stiffness or noise. Common symptoms of a failing belt tensioner include squeaking noises when the engine is running, uneven wear on your serpentine belt, or unexpected drops in engine power. Keep an eye out for these red flags, and you’ll ensure your F-450 stays reliable for all your heavy-duty adventures!

Essential Belt Tensioner Assembly Maintenance for Your 2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty

If you’re the proud owner of a 2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty, you know that keeping your rig in top shape is part of the DIY experience, and that includes maintaining the belt tensioner assembly. This crucial component helps regulate the tension of the serpentine belt, ensuring that your accessories run smoothly and efficiently. At Advance Auto Parts, we offer a wide selection of high-quality belt tensioner assemblies from trusted brands, making it easy for you to find exactly what you need to keep your F-450 operating at its best. When you’re sourcing auto parts, you want reliability and durability — after all, a failed tensioner can lead to annoying squeals and even bigger engine problems. By choosing Advance Auto Parts, you’re not only getting access to quality components but also expert advice and support from fellow car enthusiasts, ensuring your DIY repairs are as seamless as possible.

Cost of Belt Tensioner Assemblies for Your 2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty

At Advance Auto Parts, we’ve got an awesome selection of Belt Tensioner Assemblies to keep your ride running smoothly, with prices ranging from a wallet-friendly $53.99 to a premium $286.99. Whether you’re just looking for a reliable replacement or something a bit more high-performance, you’ll find options to fit your budget and your vehicle’s needs. On average, you can expect to pay around $150.66, which gives you a solid balance between quality and value. So, no matter if you’re a weekend warrior or an everyday DIYer, we’ve got the perfect tensioner assembly for you to tackle that next project!

Complete Your 2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty Belt Tensioner Assembly Job with the Right Tools and Parts

When you’re diving into the maintenance or replacement of your belt tensioner assembly, it’s a good idea to have a few related products on hand to make the job easier. You’ll likely need a new serpentine belt, as replacing the tensioner might reveal that the belt is worn too. A quality belt puller tool will also come in handy because it helps relieve tension for easier installation. Don’t forget some threaded fasteners or nuts if yours are rusty or stripped! And remember, safety first—always wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from any debris, and gloves to keep your hands safe while working in the engine bay. Working with these components can be straightforward, but a little prep goes a long way in keeping you and your vehicle in tip-top shape!

Belt Tensioner Assemblies for Your 2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty

Dayco – Automatic Belt Tensioner (Part No.89263)

Automatic Belt Tensioner

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$59.99
The Dayco automatic belt tensioner features Dayco’s original, patented flat spring design to provide less operating range variation. It reduces the risk of premature accessory bearing failure due to high tension and lessens the risk of belt noise and slippage – or poor performance caused by low tension. A PTFE string wound within the spring resists abrasion and dampens noise. Dayco’s tensioner is also designed with a heavy-duty cast aluminum spring case and arm, which helps resist cracking and fatigue and offers additional strength, lessening the risk of distortion. Additional premium thermoplastic rubber spring slot plugs and rubber O-ring seals help keep contaminants out and zinc coated mounting bolts resist rust.

Product Features:
  • Endures the toughest conditions while promoting quieter performance and longer life
  • Features a steel pivot tube on specific designs for enhanced stability
  • Built to outperform and outlast competitive OE parts
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Litens – Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner – Original Equipment Quality (Part No.999544A)

Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner - Original Equipment Quality

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$59.99
Litens was the Original Equipment (O.E.) supplier of this Ford /Lincoln tensioner and offers this “O.E. Exact”* part for the aftermarket. This “O.E. Exact”* part for the aftermarket meets all original equipment form, fit, and function specifications. *(O.E. Exact – Original Equipment manufacturers prohibits the use of their part number or logo on parts sold to other customers. Therefore, the Litens aftermarket part may have minor cosmetic differences but still be exact in performance and design). This tensioner is designed with a lift feature to assist in raising and lowering the tensioner during belt removal and installation as well as a heavy duty steel pulley. Choosing The Correct Replacement Part: Both the original equipment and Litens aftermarket tensioner use round spring technology and are marked “Made in Canada”. Litens is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) power transmission products. At Litens, we design systems that are more efficient, resulting in tangible fuel economy/emissions benefits. Litens holds over 2000 patents and continues to respond to the ever-changing automotive industry by investing heavily in new technology, facilities, and people. 90% of our line is made of products coming from the OE manufacturer, which makes the Litens Tensioning Products portfolio the purest OE tensioning line in the North American aftermarket.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured by the original equipment part supplier to ensure proper form, fit, and performance.
  • Internal “round spring” technology to provide constant belt tension and alignment throughout its service life.
  • Installation instructions included.
  • Heavy Duty Steel Pulley with close tolerance ball bearing pocket and Electro-deposited coating for superior corrosion resistance
  • Professional Mechanics will change this tensioner in approx. 20 minutes.
  • Accessory drive belts and tensioners are manufactured with similar design life targets. Since belt removal is required to change the tensioner, replacing both will extend the system service life and lower labor costs versus individual replacement.
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Litens – Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner – Original Equipment Quality (Part No.999978A)

Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner - Original Equipment Quality

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$151.99
Litens was the Original Equipment (O.E.) supplier of this part and offers this “O.E. Exact”* part for the aftermarket. This popular tensioner designed for Ford Diesel vehicles, looks, fits, and performs like the original part being replaced. “O.E. Exact” – Original Equipment manufacturers prohibits the use of their part number or logo on parts sold to other customers. Therefore, the Litens aftermarket part may have minor cosmetic differences but still be exact in performance and design. Like the original design, this tensioner maintains the molded dual locating pins, a molded lift feature in the arm, and the heavy duty steel pulley. The Tensioner comes complete with a new fastening bolt. Choosing The Correct Replacement Part: Both the original equipment and Litens aftermarket tensioner use a round spring versus a flat spring and are marked “Made in Canada”. Caution: Ford Issued a TSB (technical service bulletin) on the part (TSB 12-1-13 issued 1/20/12) warning installers to follow correct belt routing procedures – The belt routes over the upper idler pulley, not under Litens is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) power transmission products. At Litens, we design systems that are more efficient, resulting in tangible fuel economy/emissions benefits. Litens holds over 2000 patents and continues to respond to the ever-changing automotive industry by investing heavily in new technology, facilities, and people. 90% of our line is made of products coming from the OE manufacturer, which makes the Litens Tensioning Products portfolio the purest OE tensioning line in the North American aftermarket.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured by the original equipment part supplier to ensure proper form, fit, and performance.
  • Internal “round spring” technology to provide constant belt tension and alignment throughout its service life. The internal damping design provides quiet, smooth, system performance.
  • Installation instructions included.
  • Heavy Duty Steel Pulley
  • Professional Mechanics will change this tensioner in 20 minutes to 1 hour
  • Accessory drive belts and tensioners are manufactured with similar design life targets. Since belt removal is required to change the tensioner, replacing both will extend the system service life and lower labor costs versus individual replacement.
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Litens – Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner – Original Equipment Quality (Part No.999604A)

Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner - Original Equipment Quality

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$117.99
Litens was the Original Equipment (O.E.) suppliers of this Ford /Lincoln tensioner and offers this “O.E. Exact”* part for the aftermarket. This “O.E. Exact”* part for the aftermarket meets all original equipment form, fit, and function specifications. *(O.E. Exact – Original Equipment manufacturers prohibits the use of their part number or logo on parts sold to other customers. Therefore, the Litens aftermarket part may have minor cosmetic differences but still be exact in performance and design). This tensioner is designed for Super Duty applications with a heavy duty steel pulley and an integrated lift feature molded into the tensioner arm to aid in belt removal and installation. Choosing The Correct Replacement Part: Both the original equipment and Litens aftermarket tensioner use round spring technology and are marked “Made in Canada”. Litens is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) power transmission products. At Litens, we design systems that are more efficient, resulting in tangible fuel economy/emissions benefits. Litens holds over 2000 patents and continues to respond to the ever-changing automotive industry by investing heavily in new technology, facilities, and people. 90% of our line is made of products coming from the OE manufacturer, which makes the Litens Tensioning Products portfolio the purest OE tensioning line in the North American aftermarket.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured by the original equipment part supplier to ensure proper form, fit, and performance.
  • Internal “round spring” technology to provide constant belt tension and alignment throughout its service life.
  • Installation instructions included.
  • Heavy Duty Steel Pulley with close tolerance ball bearing pocket and Electro-deposited coating for superior corrosion resistance
  • Professional Mechanics will change this tensioner in approx. 20 minutes.
  • Accessory drive belts and tensioners are manufactured with similar design life targets. Since belt removal is required to change the tensioner, replacing both will extend the system service life and lower labor costs versus individual replacement.
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Motorcraft – DRIVE BELT TENSIONER (Part No.BT-131)

DRIVE BELT TENSIONER

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$286.99
DRIVE BELT TENSIONER

Gates – DriveAlign Automatic Belt Drive Tensioner (Part No.39153)

DriveAlign Automatic Belt Drive Tensioner

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$163.99
Gates is a global leader in Original Equipment (OE) System Design. With a full line of tensioners globally, you can count on Gates to supply premium quality DriveAlign Automatic Belt Tensioners you can depend on.

Product Features:
  • The complete line includes parts for cars, vans, SUVs and light trucks, domestic and import (European and Asian).
  • Manufactured using the same or improved technology and quality materials as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part, assuring a factory match
  • The patented labyrinth seal protects internal components to meet or exceed OE life requirements.
  • Patented vibration-damping system absorbs extreme vibration to improve tensioner, as well as belt and accessory, life
  • Torsional round spring design provides reliability as well as consistent tension
  • Comprehensive line includes parts to fit cars, vans, SUV’s and light/heavy-duty trucks.
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Dayco – Serpentine Belt Tensioner; 1 Piece, HD, Built To Outperform And Outlast OE Parts (Part No.89658)

Serpentine Belt Tensioner; 1 Piece, HD, Built To Outperform And Outlast OE Parts

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$141.99
The Dayco automatic belt tensioner features Dayco’s original, patented flat spring design to provide less operating range variation. It reduces the risk of premature accessory bearing failure due to high tension and lessens the risk of belt noise and slippage – or poor performance caused by low tension. A PTFE string wound within the spring resists abrasion and dampens noise. Dayco’s tensioner is also designed with a heavy-duty cast aluminum spring case and arm, which helps resist cracking and fatigue and offers additional strength, lessening the risk of distortion. Additional premium thermoplastic rubber spring slot plugs and rubber O-ring seals help keep contaminants out and zinc coated mounting bolts resist rust.

Product Features:
  • Endures the toughest conditions while promoting quieter performance and longer life
  • Features a steel pivot tube on specific designs for enhanced stability
  • Built to outperform and outlast competitive OE parts
  • This tensioner is another Dayco product proudly made in the USA
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FAQs for 2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty Belt Tensioner Assemblies

Which Belt Tensioner Assemblies are the top sellers for the 2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty?

Out of 7 Belt Tensioner Assemblies that fit 2016 Ford F-450 Super Duties, the following parts are the top sellers:
Automatic Belt Tensioner
from $59.99
(96)
Automatic Belt Tensioner
Belt Tensioner Assemblies
Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner - Original Equipment Quality
from $59.99
(10)
Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner – Original Equipment Quality
Belt Tensioner Assemblies
Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner - Original Equipment Quality
from $151.99
(1)
Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner – Original Equipment Quality
Belt Tensioner Assemblies

How can I make sure that a part will be compatible with my 2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty?

Our Ford F-450 Super Duty aftermarket and OEM parts are designed specifically for the 2016 model. You can always find your specific fitment and compatibility for your 2016 Ford on an individual product page.

What is the price range for 2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty Belt Tensioner Assemblies?

The range of prices of Belt Tensioner Assemblies for the 2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty goes from $59.99 up to $286.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of 2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty Belt Tensioner Assemblies?

2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty Belt Tensioner Assemblies average $135.60 for our selection of OEM and aftermarket parts.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Belt Tensioner Assemblies for other Ford F-450 Super Duty model years?

Yes, we currently stock Belt Tensioner Assemblies for 26 model years of Ford F-450 Super Duties, from 1999 to 2026. Model years 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, and 2010 are the most popular for Belt Tensioner Assemblies purchases.

Can I get help with 2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty Belt Tensioner Assemblies orders?

Contact our customer support team, by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Ford Belt Tensioner Assemblies and more.

What is your return policy for Ford F-450 Super Duty Belt Tensioner Assemblies?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Ford F-450 Super Duty Belt Tensioner Assemblies and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.