Gates 5726 Accessory Drive Belt - Fan and Alternator

Gates 5726 Accessory Drive Belt Overview

The Gates 5726 accessory drive belt is a Special Belt application built for medium and heavy trucks that need a precise fan and alternator drive solution. It uses a laminated raw edge V-belt construction with EPDM belt material and polyester cord reinforcement for stable operation in demanding underhood conditions.

Gates Special Belt coverage is aimed at rare and specialized applications, making this part a direct match for select Ford truck and van configurations. If you are servicing a 1990-1992 Ford E-350 Econoline, Ford F-250, or Ford F-350 with the listed fan and alternator setup, Gates 5726 is the correct belt to verify against your vehicle’s original specification.

Key Features

• Accessory drive belt for fan and alternator service
• Laminated raw edge V-belt design
• EPDM belt material for durability in engine bay heat
• Polyester cord material for strength and dimensional stability
• HC50 section designation
• Top width: 0.5 in. / 13 mm
• Effective length: 57 in. / 1448 mm
• Outside circumference: 57.38 in. / 1455 mm
• 36-degree angle
• Notched: No

Detailed Description

Gates 5726 is an accessory drive belt engineered for select Ford medium/heavy truck applications where the fan and alternator share the belt drive path. The belt’s EPDM construction helps it maintain performance in heat and under continuous accessory loading, while the polyester cord supports consistent belt shape and tension retention. As part of the Gates Special Belt line, this part addresses specialized fitments that are not covered by standard belt listings.

This part cross-references Gates 5442 for the same application. Confirm the belt dimensions, section, and vehicle configuration before installation, especially on 1987-1988 Ford F-250 and F-350 models without air conditioning and 1990-1992 Ford E-250/E-350 Econoline and F-Series trucks with ambulance prep package notes.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1990-1992 Ford E-350 Econoline, Fan and Alternator, W/Ambulance Prep. Pkg.; Preferred Belt; Special Belt
• Fits 1990-1992 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, Fan and Alternator, W/Ambulance Prep. Pkg.; Preferred Belt; Special Belt
• Fits 1990-1992 Ford F-250, Fan and Alternator, W/Ambulance Prep. Pkg.; Preferred Belt; Special Belt
• Fits 1990-1992 Ford F-350, Fan and Alternator, W/Ambulance Prep. Pkg.; Preferred Belt; Special Belt
• Fits 1990-1991 Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon, Fan and Alternator, W/Ambulance Prep. Pkg.; Preferred Belt; Special Belt
• Fits 1987-1988 Ford F-250, Fan and Alternator, W/O A.C.; Preferred Belt; Special Belt
• Fits 1987-1988 Ford F-350, Fan and Alternator, W/O A.C.; Preferred Belt; Special Belt

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the existing belt length, section HC50, and routing before replacement. Check pulley alignment, tensioner condition, and accessory bracket wear so the new belt tracks correctly on the fan and alternator drive. For Ford E-350 Econoline, Ford F-250, and Ford F-350 applications, match the vehicle notes exactly, including ambulance prep package and air conditioning configuration where listed.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this belt for specialized coverage in rare applications, with published dimensional specifications to support accurate parts matching. Gates 5726 is built to the stated OE-style dimensions and application notes for the listed Ford vehicles.