INA US FT40225 belt tensioner for the 2005-2008 Ford Escape V6 3.0L and other vehicles holds the engine's accessory drive belt at the right tension. Some catalogs list it as an accessory drive belt tensioner; it is a front end auxiliary drive (FEAD) tensioner.
- Tension control designed to keep accessory drive performance consistent
- FEAD design damps vibration in tight installation spaces
- Holds belt tension to limit slippage and premature belt wear
- Minimizes vibration and noise for smoother, quieter engine operation
Quick facts
- Part: INA US FT40225 belt tensioner
- Also called: accessory drive belt tensioner
- Fits: 2005-2008 Ford Escape V6 3.0L and other vehicles
Belt squeal, slipping or fast belt wear can come from a tired tensioner. A worn belt, an idler pulley or a failing accessory bearing can be behind those signs too, so find which one is at fault before you buy.
Fits
Besides that car, it is listed for a wide range of Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda and Mercury models, including the 2006-2009 Ford Fusion V6 3.0L and the 2009-2010 Jaguar XF V8 4.2L. It is a direct-fit replacement for these vehicles. Don't see your car here? Search for it in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Type: front end auxiliary drive (FEAD) tensioner
- Country of origin: Canada
In the box
One belt tensioner. This listing is one tensioner, and each vehicle takes one.
Interchange: 4L8E-6B209-AC · 7808-21179 · XR83-6B209-AB
49344 · 38279 · 5340225100 · PQG500030 · 999707
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
49344, 4L8E-6B209-AC, 38279, 7808-21179, 5340225100, XR83-6B209-AB, PQG500030, 999707
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right belt tensioner for a 2006-2009 Ford Fusion V6 3.0L?
Yes, INA US FT40225 is a direct-fit tensioner for the 2006-2009 Ford Fusion V6 3.0L, and the car takes one. Driving something else? Look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Is this the Jaguar XF belt tensioner for 2009-2010 models with the V8 4.2L?
Yes. INA US FT40225 is listed for the 2009-2010 Jaguar XF V8 4.2L, and the car takes one.
What does FEAD mean on the INA US FT40225 tensioner?
FEAD stands for front end auxiliary drive, the belt-driven system for the engine's accessories. This tensioner is designed to damp vibration in tight installation spaces.
How can I tell if a FEAD belt tensioner like this INA one is wearing out?
Common signs are belt squeal or chirping, a belt that wears fast, and noise from the tensioner area. With the engine off and cool, look over the belt for wear; a shop can test the tensioner itself.
Does INA US FT40225 replace 4L8E-6B209-AC?
Yes, 4L8E-6B209-AC is one of the numbers INA US FT40225 replaces. The rest are on the Interchange line at the bottom of the page.
