What is the importance of the accessory drive belt in engine operation on Ford Explorer?

The front belt is one accessory belt responsible for turning the water pump, the alternator, the power steering pump and the air conditioning compressor. For the proper engine operation, its condition and tension are crucial; high tension results in bearing abrasion, low tension in slippage and belt noise vibration, and possible failure. Drive belts are made up of multiple layers of material woven together and therefore always under high tension but this tension as well as the heat takes its toll on the belts and they have to be regularly inspect. Belt also incorporates a serpentine tensioner that does not need being adjusting throughout the use of the belt. These vehicles employ a single v-ribbed serpentine belt and this belt goes round in a complicated way round different pulleys. To examine the belt, switch off the engine and take off the hood: flash light should be used in this case to look for signs of possible rubber plies separation, severed cores, rib separation, fraying and glazing of the belt. Admissible imperfections are slight diagonal crack runs and small portions missing from the ribs and, if more than ½ inch chunks are missing from two neighboring ribs, or if noise is produced, substitution is required. Though quite simple in design, the belt sides must be checked, and in order to inspect the bottom side of it, one will have to twist it. To remove the serpentine belt, turn the tensioner anti-clockwise in order to loosen the tension so as to remove the belt from the pulleys. To replace a belt, more often than not, the tensioner has to be in the released position; further, a new belt should be correctly placed and ensure that the ribs hook on the pulley ribs before releasing the tensioner.

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Ford Explorer V-Belt
Part Number: BR3Z-8620-S
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- Replaces: BR3Z-8620-F, JK4-364
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- 2020-2021 Ford Explorer
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Ford Explorer V-Belt
Part Number: BL3Z-8620-C
$37.73 MSRP: $60.18
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- Other Name: Alternator Belt, Serpentine Belt, Water Pump Belt
- Replaced by: BL3Z-8620-H
- Replaces: JK6-555
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2021 Ford Explorer
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Ford Explorer V-Belt
Part Number: GB5Z-8620-A
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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Belt
Part Number: DA8Z-8620-A
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- Other Name: AC Belt, Serpentine Belt
- Manufacturer Note: Air Conditioning Belt
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- 2013-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer V-Belt
Part Number: 9L2Z-8620-A
$29.53 MSRP: $47.09
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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
- Replaces: 6L2Z-8620-DA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer V-Belt
Part Number: GB5Z-8620-B
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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
- Replaces: JK6-457, FB5Z-8620-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer V-Belt
Part Number: 4L2Z-8620-EA
$46.87 MSRP: $74.75
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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
- Replaces: 1L2Z-8620-AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer V-Belt
Part Number: BB5Z-8620-A
$54.86 MSRP: $92.36
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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2013 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer V-Belt
Part Number: 4L2Z-8620-FA
$46.63 MSRP: $74.36
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 4L2Z-8620-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 Ford Explorer | 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer V-Belt
Part Number: 6L2Z-8620-DA
$29.53 MSRP: $47.09
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 9L2Z-8620-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2009 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Belt
Part Number: XL2Z-8620-DA
$31.58 MSRP: $50.36
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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
- Replaces: F87Z-8620-MA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2001 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer V-Belt
Part Number: 6L2Z-8620-CA
$45.94 MSRP: $73.27
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- Replaced by: 6L2Z-8620-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer V-Belt
Part Number: 1L2Z-8620-DA
$46.63 MSRP: $74.36
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 4L2Z-8620-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2004 Ford Explorer | 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Belt
Part Number: F77Z-8620-RA
$27.26 MSRP: $37.87
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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
- Replaces: F77Z-8620-JA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer V-BELT
Part Number: L1MZ-8620-F
$32.38 MSRP: $51.64
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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer DRIVE BELT - OIL PUMP
Part Number: L1MZ-6B651-A
$50.40 MSRP: $72.42
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- Other Name: Belt, Chain
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer V-BELT
Part Number: L1MZ-8620-H
$36.54 MSRP: $57.27
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
- Replaces: JK6-634, L1MZ-8620-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Belt
Part Number: F87Z-8620-MA
$31.58 MSRP: $50.36
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: XL2Z-8620-DA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer V-Belt
Part Number: F5TZ-8620-D
$43.43 MSRP: $69.27
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: F67Z-8620-CA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1996 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AODE-E, 4AT AODE-W, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Belt
Part Number: F77Z-8620-JA
Product Specifications
- Replaced by: F77Z-8620-RA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT

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Ford Explorer Drive Belt

The drive belt in Ford Explorer is very important because it helps connect the engine to other driven parts including the alternator among others. Generally, a serpentine belt is used, which goes round these parts and connects them with the crankshaft pulley. Such a design provides for the power delivery to the parts where the engine can simultaneously power several parts. The Ford Explorer models over the years have incorporated various types of Drive Belts, the V-belts and the multi-groove belts. Compared to conventional belts, standard V-belts have very good grip and rating for strength while multi V-belts can be more flexible and efficient to cater for intricate transfer routes. Maintenance is required frequently, as Drive Belts typically need to be replaced after 100,000 miles but if they get rusty or have some frays or cracks, they have to be replaced sooner. A bad Drive Belt may result in a myriad of complications concerning the parts as well as the engine in Ford Explorer automobiles, so it is advisable to change it when it is worn out.

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Ford Explorer Drive Belt Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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XL2Z-8620-DA
Q: What is the importance of the accessory drive belt in engine operation on Ford Explorer?
A:
The front belt is one accessory belt responsible for turning the water pump, the alternator, the power steering pump and the air conditioning compressor. For the proper engine operation, its condition and tension are crucial; high tension results in bearing abrasion, low tension in slippage and belt noise vibration, and possible failure. Drive belts are made up of multiple layers of material woven together and therefore always under high tension but this tension as well as the heat takes its toll on the belts and they have to be regularly inspect. Belt also incorporates a serpentine tensioner that does not need being adjusting throughout the use of the belt. These vehicles employ a single v-ribbed serpentine belt and this belt goes round in a complicated way round different pulleys. To examine the belt, switch off the engine and take off the hood: flash light should be used in this case to look for signs of possible rubber plies separation, severed cores, rib separation, fraying and glazing of the belt. Admissible imperfections are slight diagonal crack runs and small portions missing from the ribs and, if more than ½ inch chunks are missing from two neighboring ribs, or if noise is produced, substitution is required. Though quite simple in design, the belt sides must be checked, and in order to inspect the bottom side of it, one will have to twist it. To remove the serpentine belt, turn the tensioner anti-clockwise in order to loosen the tension so as to remove the belt from the pulleys. To replace a belt, more often than not, the tensioner has to be in the released position; further, a new belt should be correctly placed and ensure that the ribs hook on the pulley ribs before releasing the tensioner.