Keep the accessory drive belt tight and quiet with the Gates Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly 39513. It installs as a direct-fit replacement on the 2020-2022 Ford Escape, taking over for a worn or noisy original tensioner without modification.
A belt tensioner applies steady spring load to the accessory drive belt so it stays properly tensioned across the engine's pulleys, helping the belt drive the accessories without slipping. As the internal spring and pivot wear, tension can drop and cause the belt to slip, squeal, or flutter.
- Maintains belt tension: applies constant load to keep the accessory drive belt seated and turning the driven accessories.
- Assembly design: supplied as a complete tensioner assembly for a straightforward swap of the original unit.
- Reduces slip and noise: proper tension helps limit belt squeal and flutter that can develop as a tired tensioner loses spring force.
If a failing tensioner is the cause of your belt noise or slipping, this assembly replaces it. Diagnose the source of any noise before replacing, since squeal can also come from the belt or another pulley.
Interchange: GN1Z 6A228 B · GN1Z6A228B · Manufacturer part number 39513
