Gates 39513 Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly

DriveAlign OE Belt Tensioner for Ford Escape

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner, part number 39513, is built for accessory drive belt systems that require precise belt control and stable operation. It is a direct-fit tensioner assembly for 2020-2022 Ford Escape applications and is engineered to match OE fit, form, and function.

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE automatic belt tensioners are part of a product line focused on OE-style replacement performance. This tensioner is manufactured to rigid tolerances and specifications, with the goal of delivering the same dimensional accuracy and operating characteristics expected from original equipment.

Key Features

• Part number 39513 automatic belt tensioner assembly
• Fits 2020-2022 Ford Escape, N/A
• OE Exact grade for direct replacement use
• Thermoplastic construction
• Single flanged pulley with 6-groove V-ribbed design
• 69 mm outside diameter and 29 mm width
• Single mounting hole design
• Built for accessory drive belt system service

Detailed Description

This Gates accessory drive belt tensioner assembly is designed for vehicles using a V-ribbed belt layout and a single-pulley automatic tensioner configuration. The pulley features a flanged design and 6 grooves to support proper belt tracking in the accessory drive belt system. For Ford Escape owners searching for a 2020-2022 Ford Escape belt tensioner replacement, 39513 provides an OE-style solution that aligns with the original application requirements. This part cross-references Four Seasons 39513 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Belt slack that can lead to inconsistent accessory drive performance
• Noise from a worn or weak automatic tensioner
• Improper belt tracking on a V-ribbed accessory drive belt
• Reduced belt tension control in the engine accessory drive system
• Service needs for a Ford Escape belt tensioner replacement

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify belt routing and pulley alignment before installation. Inspect the accessory drive belt, pulleys, and related components for wear before replacing the tensioner. Confirm the vehicle application by year, make, and model, and match the OE Exact design to the original tensioner configuration on the Ford Escape.

Quality Assurance

Gates designs DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioners to OE-quality standards and manufactures them to rigid tolerances for fit, form, and function. Part number 39513 is built to meet the dimensional and performance requirements expected for direct replacement service.