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Continental 4040351S Serpentine Belt - Air Conditioning
Continental Multi-V Stretch Belt 4040351S
The Continental Multi-V Stretch Belt 4040351S is an EPDM rubber serpentine belt built for accessory drive applications that require a stretch-fit design. It uses a polyamide tensile cord that allows the belt to stretch during installation and recover afterward to maintain proper tension.
Compatible with select Ford Escape, Ford Transit Connect, Ford Focus, and Lincoln MKC air conditioning applications, this belt is sized for OE-style service where the original stretch belt must be replaced after removal. The Continental 4040351S is a direct-fit option for vehicles that use a 4-groove Multi-V stretch belt profile.
Key Features
- EPDM rubber construction for accessory drive durability
- Polyamide tensile cord supports stretch installation and tension recovery
- 4-groove Multi-V profile
- 0.55 in top width
- 35.10 in belt length
- OE-style replacement for stretch-belt air conditioning drives
Product Details
Continental’s Multi-V Stretch Belt line focuses on OE-style stretch belt service for modern accessory drive systems. Part number 4040351S is engineered for applications where the belt is installed without a conventional tensioner and then returns to its operating length to help maintain the correct drive tension. This makes it a practical replacement for Ford Escape, Ford Transit Connect, Ford Focus, and Lincoln MKC air conditioning systems listed in the fitment data.
This part cross-references Gates K040338SF and OE reference CV6Z8620B for the same application.
Common Issues This Belt May Address
- Cracking or glazing on the original air conditioning drive belt
- Loss of belt tension after service removal
- Squealing from a worn accessory drive belt
- Improper A/C compressor drive due to belt wear
- Fitment issues when replacing an OE stretch belt with the correct profile
Installation Notes and Tips
Fits 2013-2023 Ford Escape, Air Conditioning. Fits 2014-2022 Ford Transit Connect, Air Conditioning. Fits 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Air Conditioning. Fits 2013-2018 Ford Focus, Air Conditioning.
Stretch belts are not reused after removal; if the original belt has been taken off, replace it with a new one. Verify the 4-groove profile, 0.55-inch top width, and 35.10-inch length against the vehicle’s OE specification before installation.
Quality Assurance
Continental manufactures this belt using EPDM compound technology and a tensile cord construction intended for stable operation in stretch-belt applications. It is built to OE-style specifications for the listed Ford and Lincoln air conditioning systems.
| Brand | Continental |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 4040351S |
| Position | Multi-V Stretch Belt, Air Conditioning |
| Material | Epdm rubber |
| Belt Groove Quantity | 4 |
| Belt Top Width | 0.55 |
| Belt Length | 35.10 |
This part fits 46 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ford | Escape | 2.5L | L4 | FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV) | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt |
| 2022 | Ford | Escape | 2.0L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2022 | Ford | Transit Connect | 2.5L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2021 | Ford | Escape | 2.0L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2021 | Ford | Transit Connect | 2.5L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2020 | Ford | Escape | 2.0L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2020 | Ford | Transit Connect | 2.5L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2019 | Ford | Escape | 2.0L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2019 | Ford | Escape | 2.5L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2019 | Ford | Transit Connect | 2.5L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2019 | Lincoln | MKC | 2.0L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2019 | Lincoln | MKC | 2.3L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2018 | Ford | Escape | 2.0L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2018 | Ford | Escape | 2.5L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2018 | Ford | Focus | 2.0L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2018 | Ford | Focus | 2.3L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2018 | Ford | Transit Connect | 2.5L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2018 | Lincoln | MKC | 2.3L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2018 | Lincoln | MKC | 2.0L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2017 | Ford | Escape | 2.0L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2017 | Ford | Escape | 2.5L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2017 | Ford | Focus | 2.0L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2017 | Ford | Focus | 2.3L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2017 | Ford | Transit Connect | 2.5L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2017 | Lincoln | MKC | 2.0L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2017 | Lincoln | MKC | 2.3L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2016 | Ford | Escape | 2.0L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2016 | Ford | Escape | 2.5L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2016 | Ford | Focus | 2.0L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2016 | Ford | Focus | 2.3L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2016 | Ford | Transit Connect | 2.5L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2016 | Lincoln | MKC | 2.0L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2016 | Lincoln | MKC | 2.3L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2015 | Ford | Escape | 2.0L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2015 | Ford | Escape | 2.5L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2015 | Ford | Focus | 2.0L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2015 | Ford | Transit Connect | 2.5L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2015 | Lincoln | MKC | 2.0L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2015 | Lincoln | MKC | 2.3L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2014 | Ford | Escape | 2.0L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2014 | Ford | Escape | 2.5L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2014 | Ford | Focus | 2.0L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2014 | Ford | Transit Connect | 2.5L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2013 | Ford | Escape | 2.0L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2013 | Ford | Escape | 2.5L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt | |
| 2013 | Ford | Focus | 2.0L | L4 | Air Conditioning | Stretch Belt (If a stretch belt is removed for any reason, it must be replaced).; Multi-V Stretch Belt |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.