Gates 39468 Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly

OE Automatic Belt Tensioner for Ford Applications

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner, part number 39468, is built for accessory drive belt systems that require precise belt control and consistent pulley alignment. It is a direct-fit tensioner assembly for select Ford Edge, Explorer, and EcoSport applications, including 2012-2014 Ford Edge and 2012 Ford Explorer.

Gates applies OE system design experience to this DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner line, with manufacturing held to rigid tolerances for OE fit, form, and function. If you are replacing a worn belt tensioner on a Ford Edge or Ford Explorer, part number 39468 is specified as an OE Exact replacement.

Key Features

• Accessory drive belt tensioner assembly for V-ribbed belt systems
• OE Exact comparison rating for direct replacement use
• Thermoplastic construction
• 6-groove, flanged pulley design
• Single pulley with V-ribbed grooved contact surface
• 2 mounting holes for OE-style installation points
• Dimensions: 1.10 in. width, 2.32 in. outside diameter, 0.67 in. bearing bore inside diameter

Product Details

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner is engineered for accessory drive belt systems that depend on stable belt tracking and proper tension. Its 6-groove V-ribbed pulley and flanged design help maintain belt alignment across the accessory drive path, while the OE Exact rating supports a factory-style replacement on the specified Ford applications. This part number 39468 is listed for 2012-2014 Ford Edge, 2012 Ford Explorer, and 2012 Ford EcoSport, with a separate fitment note for 2013 Ford Explorer built Sept. 4, 2012 and older. This part cross-references Four Seasons 39468 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Belt squeal caused by weak or inconsistent tension
• Accessory belt tracking issues from a worn pulley or tensioner
• Visible belt flutter in the drive belt system
• Noise from a failing tensioner bearing
• Reduced belt control on the Ford Edge, Ford Explorer, or Ford EcoSport accessory drive system

Installation Notes

Verify belt routing, pulley alignment, and mounting points before installation. Confirm the vehicle build date on 2013 Ford Explorer applications, since the listed fitment applies to Sept. 4, 2012 and older vehicles. Compare the existing tensioner assembly to Gates 39468 to confirm the pulley groove count, width, and mounting configuration match the OE layout.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioners to rigid OE specifications and tolerances. The brand’s OE system design background supports consistent fit, form, and function for the specified Ford applications.