Gates 90K-38114A Serpentine Belt Drive Component Kit

Accessory Belt Drive Kit for Ford and Mercury

The Gates Accessory Belt Drive Kit 90K-38114A is a complete serpentine belt drive service kit for restoring the front accessory drive system. It combines an OE-equivalent belt, tensioner, and idler pulley to address wear across the full drive path, not just the belt alone.

Built for direct service on select Ford Windstar, Ford Taurus, and Mercury Sable applications, this kit helps maintain proper belt tracking and tension for reliable accessory operation. The Gates 90K-38114A is a practical choice when servicing a worn serpentine system on 1998 Ford Windstar, 1997 Ford Taurus, or 1996-1997 Mercury Sable.

Key Features

• Accessory Belt Drive Kit from Gates
• Part number: 90K-38114A
• Includes belt, tensioner, and idler pulley
• OE-equivalent belt for service replacement
• Belt specifications: 85.892 in outside circumference, 20 mm top width
• Belt part number: K060854
• Tensioner assembly part number: 38114
• Idler pulley part number: 38005

Product Details

Gates Accessory Belt Drive Kit 90K-38114A is part of the Gates accessory belt drive kit line, created to service the complete serpentine drive system in one repair. Replacing the belt, tensioner, and idler pulley together helps address uneven wear, loss of tension, and pulley-related noise that can affect accessory drive performance. This kit is listed for 1998 Ford Windstar, 1997 Ford Taurus, and 1996-1997 Mercury Sable with air conditioning, using the specified 85 1/2-inch belt outside circumference noted in the fitment data.

This part cross-references ACK060854K2 and DBK060854B for the same application.

Common Problems This Kit Can Address

• Squealing or chirping from the serpentine drive
• Visible belt wear, cracking, or glazing
• Weak or inconsistent belt tension
• Idler pulley noise or rough operation
• Accessory drive service on aging Ford Windstar, Ford Taurus, or Mercury Sable systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify belt routing, pulley alignment, and tensioner operation before installation. Confirm the vehicle application by year, make, model, and air conditioning configuration: Fits 1998 Ford Windstar, N/A; Fits 1997 Ford Taurus, N/A; Fits 1996-1997 Mercury Sable, N/A. Compare the existing belt outside circumference and component part numbers against K060854, 38114, and 38005 before service. Follow the included installation instructions and tech tips for accurate fitment and setup.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this kit as an OE-style service solution for the accessory belt drive system, with components selected to restore the serpentine drive as a complete assembly. The kit is engineered to support accurate replacement of the belt, tensioner, and idler pulley in one service.