Gates 36326 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - Accessory Drive

OE-Style Accessory Drive Idler Pulley

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36326 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley built for OE-quality fit in passenger cars and light trucks. It uses a steel body with a 6-groove V-ribbed contact surface and a flanged pulley design to support stable belt tracking in the accessory drive system.

Compatible With Ford Ranger, Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner, and Mazda Tribute applications listed below, this Gates 36326 pulley is a direct-fit service part for vehicles that use the specified accessory drive layout.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley
• Part number: 36326
• Accessory drive belt idler pulley design
• Steel construction for durability
• 6-groove V-ribbed grooved contact surface
• 70 mm outside diameter
• 17 mm bearing bore inside diameter
• Flanged pulley design for belt guidance
• Single-pulley service part

Product Details

The Gates DriveAlign line focuses on OE-style pulley replacement for accessory drive systems. This pulley is specified as a locked center tensioning pulley, automatic belt tensioner pulley, or idler pulley depending on the vehicle application. For Ford Ranger, Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner, and Mazda Tribute fitments, the 36326 helps restore proper belt routing and pulley operation in the accessory drive system.

This part cross-references Continental 50000 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Belt noise caused by a worn idler pulley bearing
• Uneven belt tracking across the accessory drive path
• Visible pulley wear on the V-ribbed contact surface
• Accessory drive vibration related to pulley condition
• Service replacement needs on Ford Ranger, Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner, and Mazda Tribute models

Installation Notes and Fitment

• Fits 2007-2011 Ford Ranger, N/A; not compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.
• Fits 2006-2007 Ford Escape, Accessory Drive.
• Fits 2006-2007 Mercury Mariner, Accessory Drive.
• Fits 2006 Ford Ranger, N/A; W/O A.C.; Dec. 6, 2005 & Newer.
• Fits 2006 Mazda Tribute, N/A.
• Fits 2005 Ford Escape, Accessory Drive; Aug. 2, 2004 & Newer.
• Fits 2005 Mazda Tribute, N/A; Aug. 2, 2004 & Newer.
• Fits 2005 Mercury Mariner, N/A; Aug. 2, 2004 & Newer.

Verify pulley dimensions, groove count, and vehicle build date before installation. Confirm the accessory drive configuration and note the AC-related exclusions on applicable Ford Ranger fitments. Gates 36326 is a direct replacement pulley for the listed applications.

Quality Assurance

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulleys are built to OE-quality fit standards for accessory drive service. The steel pulley construction, flanged design, and application-specific dimensions support consistent replacement performance in the listed Ford, Mercury, and Mazda vehicles.