Ford Explorer Belt Tensioners

Your One-Stop Shop For Trusted Ford Explorer Belt Tensioners

If you’re in search of Ford Explorer Belt Tensioners aftermarket or OEM parts, consider your search over! Advance Auto Parts carries 22 Belt Tensioners from top brands with prices ranging from $11.29 to $183.87.

Beyond great prices, we stock trusted brands manufacturing all types of Belt Tensioners for your Ford Explorer. Of the 4 OEM and aftermarket parts brands we carry, some of the most popular are Dayco, Litens, and Motorcraft.

And don’t forget to read customer reviews across all Belt Tensioners categories in our catalog. Buy with confidence by leveraging past customer experiences of our aftermarket and OEM parts.

At Advance Auto Parts, we don’t think top quality Belt Tensioners have to cost top dollar, and we prove it. Browse our top Ford Explorer Belt Tensioners below, order online to ship to your home, or head into your nearest Advance Auto Parts location to get started.

Essential Ford Explorer Belt Tensioners

Litens – Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece (Part No.999018A)

Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece

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$61.99
This Litens tensioner is manufactured by the Original Equipment (O.E.) supplier of this popular Ford/Mazda tensioner. 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.) Choosing The Correct Replacement Part: Both the original equipment and Litens aftermarket tensioner use a round spring versus a flat spring, are equipped with a heavy duty steel pulley, 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.
  • Due to the fact that belts and tensioners have similar Original Equipment “design life targets”, it is often a best practice to replace the belt tensioner when replacing a worn or broken belt. Belt removal is required to change the tensioner. Therefore, d
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Motorcraft – Accessory Belt Tensioner Assembly (Part No.G6001411648MTR)

Accessory Belt Tensioner Assembly

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$183.87
The Motorcraft Belt Tensioner is manufactured with premium quality in mind

Product Features:
  • Designed to provide less operating range variation under tension, helping to minimize premature failure and poor performance
  • Always application specific – no one-size-fits-all solution
  • Feature a cast-aluminum spring case and arm to resist cracking and fatigue
  • Sealed-for-life bearing helps provide long service life
  • Meets Motorcraft 10-year/150,000-mile durability specifications
  • Designed to perform in harsh underhood environment
  • Easy to install
  • Recommended by Ford Motor Company
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Litens – Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece (Part No.999021A)

Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece

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$59.99
This Litens tensioner is manufactured by the Original Equipment (O.E.) supplier of this popular Ford/Mercury/Mazda tensioner. 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 maintains the molded O.E. locator pin on the base for precise installation as well as the “belt-stretch” indicator. 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”. 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 Glass Reinforced Polymer Pulley for optimized dimensional control and running surface durability
  • Professional Mechanics will change this tensioner in approx. 20 minutes.
  • Due to the fact that belts and tensioners have similar Original Equipment “design life targets”, it is often a best practice to replace the belt tensioner when replacing a worn or broken belt. Belt removal is required to change the tensioner. Therefore, d
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Motorcraft – Accessory Belt Tensioner Assembly (Part No.G6001235587MTR)

Accessory Belt Tensioner Assembly

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$79.27
The Motorcraft Belt Tensioner is manufactured with premium quality in mind

Product Features:
  • Designed to provide less operating range variation under tension, helping to minimize premature failure and poor performance
  • Always application specific – no one-size-fits-all solution
  • Feature a cast-aluminum spring case and arm to resist cracking and fatigue
  • Sealed-for-life bearing helps provide long service life
  • Meets Motorcraft 10-year/150,000-mile durability specifications
  • Designed to perform in harsh underhood environment
  • Easy to install
  • Recommended by Ford Motor Company
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Dayco – Serpentine Belt Tensioner; 1 Piece, HD, Built To Outperform And Outlast OE Parts (Part No.89230)

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

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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 slip

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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Litens – Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece (Part No.999672A)

Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece

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$53.99
Litens Automotive is the original equipment (O.E.) supplier for this application. This genuine Litens replacement tensioner is also manufactured by Litens, the world’s largest supplier of original equipment power transmission products. This part is specifically designed for Ford / Lincoln applications. Heavy duty thermoplastic pulley construction ensures long life and trouble-free performance. This tensioner meets or exceeds all original equipment fit, form, and performance characteristics. For maximum performance and durability, always use genuine Litens components. 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.
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Motorcraft – DRIVE BELT TENSIONER (Part No.BT-97)

DRIVE BELT TENSIONER

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$141.99
DRIVE BELT TENSIONER

Dayco – Automatic Belt Tensioner (Part No.89306)

Automatic Belt Tensioner

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$61.99
Dayco No Slack Automatic Belt Tensioners are built to outperform and outlast competitive OE parts. This specific Dayco Automatic Belt Tensioner is manufactured with a specially coated patented flat wire spring to allow the internal tension to be concentric, thus providing a more even degree of constant tension. The heavy duty cast aluminum spring case resists cracking and fatigue. Each component is built to resist rust, endure the toughest of conditions while promoting quieter performance and longer life.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured with a specially coated patented flat wire spring to allow the internal tension to be concentric, thus providing a more even degree of constant tension
  • The heavy duty cast aluminum spring case resists cracking and fatigue
  • Includes installation instructions
  • Includes installation instructions
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Dayco – Serpentine Belt Tensioner; 1 Piece, HD, Built To Outperform And Outlast OE Parts (Part No.89252)

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

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$52.99
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 slip

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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Litens – Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece (Part No.999419A)

Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece

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$97.99
This Litens supplied tensioner is manufactured to original equipment specifications. Heavy duty thermoplastic pulley construction ensures long life and trouble-free performance. This tensioner meets or exceeds all original equipment fit, form, and performance characteristics. 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:
  • Heavy duty thermoplastic pulley construction.
  • OE-spec sealed ball bearings with synthetic grease and double lip seals for long life
  • Install pin included for ease of installation
  • Installation instructions included
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Litens – Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece (Part No.999036A)

Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece

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$55.99
This Litens tensioner is manufactured by the Original Equipment (O.E.) supplier of this popular Ford/Mercury tensioner. 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). 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”. 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 to 1 hour.
  • Due to the fact that belts and tensioners have similar Original Equipment “design life targets”, it is often a best practice to replace the belt tensioner when replacing a worn or broken belt. Belt removal is required to change the tensioner. Therefore, d
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Motorcraft – DRIVE BELT TENSIONER (Part No.BT-120)

DRIVE BELT TENSIONER

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$63.99
DRIVE BELT TENSIONER

Dorman – Help – Belt Tensioner Bolt Kit (Part No.45356)

Belt Tensioner Bolt Kit

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$11.29
This belt tensioner bolt is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this belt tensioner bolt matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this bolt is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Belt Tensioners Brands You Can Trust For Your Ford Explorer

4 trusted brands of Belt Tensioners line our shelves, ready to help keep your Ford Explorer running smooth. Below are some of the most popular brands and their top Belt Tensioners offerings:

Top Ford Explorer Belt Tensioners from Dayco

Your Ford Explorer will be purring again thanks to Dayco brand Belt Tensioners available for online order or in-store pick up. Popular Dayco parts include:

Most Purchased Ford Explorer Belt Tensioners from Dayco

When you buy the most frequently purchased Dayco brand Belt Tensioners, you can be confident it will be the right part for your Ford Explorer. Here are the Dayco Belt Tensioners Advanced Auto customers buy the most:
Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece
from $97.99
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Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece
Belt Tensioner Assemblies

FAQs for Ford Explorer Belt Tensioners

What are the most purchased Belt Tensioners for the Ford Explorer?

Out of 22 Belt Tensioners for the Ford Explorer, the most popular in our inventory are:
Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece
from $87.99
This product is not rated
Serpentine Belt Tensioner: 1 Piece
Belt Tensioner Assemblies
Accessory Belt Tensioner Assembly
from $183.87
This product is not rated
Accessory Belt Tensioner Assembly
Belt Tensioner Assemblies
Automatic Belt Tensioner
from $64.99
(2)
Automatic Belt Tensioner
Belt Tensioner Assemblies

What are the top-rated Ford Explorer Belt Tensioners?

Top-rated Belt Tensioners for your Ford Explorer based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Automatic Belt Tensioner
from $61.99
(2)
Automatic Belt Tensioner
“I got strong with the old one and the new one bolted right up no problems.”