Gates K060448 Serpentine Belt - Accessory Drive or Air Conditioning

Gates K060448 Premium OE Micro-V Belt

The Gates K060448 is a premium OE Micro-V serpentine belt built for precise fit and consistent accessory drive performance. It uses OE-matched size, construction, and materials to support dependable operation in a wide range of Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury, and Honda applications.

For drivers searching for a serpentine belt for Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, or Mazda CX-9 applications, this Gates belt is built to match the original equipment profile and rib layout. The K060448 is a direct-fit replacement for vehicles that use a 6-rib accessory drive belt.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates Premium OE Micro-V Belt
• Part number: K060448
• Type: Automotive V-ribbed belt, standard profile
• Rib quantity: 6
• Top width: 0.807 in. / 20 mm
• Effective length: 44.84 in. / 1139 mm
• Outside circumference: 45.375 in. / 1153 mm
• Belt material: EPDM
• Cord material: Polyester
• OE Performance rating

Product Details

Gates builds the K060448 to OE dimensions so it tracks correctly on the accessory drive system and maintains proper belt engagement across the pulleys. The EPDM construction and polyester cord reinforcement are selected for durability in everyday engine bay conditions, while the 6-rib design supports stable power transfer for alternator, water pump, and other belt-driven accessories where equipped. This part number is commonly searched as a replacement serpentine belt for Ford Taurus, Ford Explorer, and Lincoln MKT models, as well as Mazda CX-9 and Ford Flex applications.

This part cross-references Bando 6PK1140 and Continental 4060450 for the same application.

What This Belt Helps Address

• Squealing or chirping from a worn accessory drive belt
• Cracking, glazing, or rib wear on the existing serpentine belt
• Loss of proper belt tension or belt tracking issues
• Accessory drive noise caused by an aging belt profile
• Replacement needs for OE-style maintenance on high-mileage vehicles

Installation Notes

Verify belt routing against the vehicle’s underhood diagram before installation. Confirm the engine and accessory configuration, since some listed vehicles have notes such as W/O H.D. alternator, W/175A alternator, or model-year-specific build dates. Check pulley condition, tensioner operation, and alignment before installing the new belt to help prevent premature wear.

Compatible With: 2007-2018 Ford Edge, 2007-2018 Lincoln MKX, 2007-2015 Mazda CX-9, 2009-2019 Ford Flex, 2010-2019 Lincoln MKT, and related Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury, and Honda applications listed for this part number.

Quality Assurance

Gates is known for OE-style belt engineering, and the K060448 is produced to match original equipment size and construction requirements for the listed applications. That OE Performance focus supports consistent fitment and dependable accessory drive operation.