Gates 39299 belt tensioner for the 2011-2014 Ford F-150 V8 5.0L and other vehicles holds the accessory drive belt at steady tension. This Gates drive belt tensioner uses a torsional round spring and is built for a V-ribbed belt.
- Gates DriveAlign line of automatic belt drive tensioners
- Made to rigid tolerances and specifications
- Patented labyrinth seal protects the internal components
- Patented vibration-damping system absorbs extreme vibration to improve tensioner, belt and accessory life
- Torsional round spring design for reliability and consistent tension
Quick facts
- Part: Gates 39299 belt tensioner
- Also called: serpentine belt tensioner
- Fits: 2011-2014 Ford F-150 V8 5.0L and other vehicles
- Position: Air conditioning
- Material: Thermoplastic
- Condition: New
A worn tensioner can show up as belt squeal, a fluttering belt or a pulley that feels rough. Before replacing it, look over the belt for cracks and glazing and the pulley for wobble, with the engine off and cool, since a worn belt can make similar noise.
Fits
It is a direct-fit replacement for the 2011-2014 Ford F-150 V8 5.0L, the 2011-2014 Ford Lobo V8 5.0L and the 2011-2013 Lincoln Mark LT V8 5.0L. Each of them takes one tensioner, and this listing is a single unit.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Air conditioning
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Outside diameter: 70 mm (2.76 in)
- Bearing bore inside diameter: 17 mm (0.67 in)
- Width: 25.5 mm (1 in)
- Pulleys: 1, unflanged
- Mounting holes: 1
Build and materials
- Material: Thermoplastic
- Belt type: V-ribbed
- Contact surface: smooth backside
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Mexico
In the box
One belt tensioner assembly and one bolt.
Interchange: BL3E 6A228 AB · BL3Z 6A228 A · BT 111
89698 · 49822 · 999831A · 999831
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
39299, 89698, BL3E 6A228 AB, BL3Z 6A228 A, 49822, 999831A, BT 111, 999831
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a belt tensioner for the 2011-2014 Ford F-150 V8 5.0L?
Yes. Gates 39299 fits the 2011-2014 Ford F-150 V8 5.0L, and the truck takes one tensioner.
Does the Gates 39299 tensioner come with its bolt?
Yes. The package holds one belt tensioner assembly and one bolt.
Is this serpentine belt tensioner automatic?
Yes. Gates 39299 is an automatic tensioner from the DriveAlign line, with a torsional round spring that provides consistent tension.
Can a rough or noisy pulley mean a tensioner is wearing out?
It can. Belt squeal, a fluttering belt or a rough-feeling pulley are signs of possible tensioner wear, and a shop can test the tensioner if you are unsure.
Does Gates 39299 replace the number BL3Z 6A228 A?
Yes. BL3Z 6A228 A is one of the numbers this Gates 39299 tensioner replaces, along with BL3E 6A228 AB and BT 111.
