INA US ZT-9-5686 timing chain tensioner for the 2011-2012 Ford F-150 V6 3.5L, the 2011-2014 F-150 V6 3.7L, the 2015-2017 F-150 V6 3.5L, the 2018-2021 F-150 V6 3.3L and other vehicles keeps the timing chain under tension. It sits in the timing drive, where an engine timing chain tensioner takes up slack in the chain.
- INA CDC tensioner for the engine timing drive
- Helps keep the correct gear ratios in the timing drive
- Built for high reliability in the timing drive
Quick facts
- Part: INA US ZT-9-5686 timing chain tensioner
- Also called: engine timing chain tensioner
- Fits: the 2011-2012 Ford F-150 V6 3.5L, the 2011-2014 F-150 V6 3.7L, the 2015-2017 F-150 V6 3.5L, the 2018-2021 F-150 V6 3.3L and other vehicles
- Condition: New
A rattle from the front of the engine when it starts can mean this tensioner is worn, though a stretched timing chain or a worn chain guide can make a similar noise, so find the real cause before buying parts.
Fits
Among the many vehicles that take this timing chain tensioner are the 2011-2019 Ford Explorer V6 3.5L, the 2020-2021 Explorer V6 3.3L and the 2011-2017 Ford Mustang V6 3.7L, with two tensioners per vehicle. Own a different Ford or Lincoln? Look up your year, model and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
- Quantity per vehicle: 2
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: India
Interchange: 9-5686 · AT4Z-6K254-A
5510274100 · BT7008 · T66194 · 91125
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
9-5686, AT4Z-6K254-A, 5510274100, BT7008, T66194, 91125
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the timing chain tensioner for the 2011-2019 Ford Explorer V6 3.5L?
Yes. INA US ZT-9-5686 is listed for the 2011-2019 Ford Explorer V6 3.5L and the 2020-2021 Explorer V6 3.3L, and each takes two.
Does INA US ZT-9-5686 cover the V6-3.7L engine?
Yes. INA US ZT-9-5686 is listed for V6-3.7L engines, including the 2011-2017 Ford Mustang V6 3.7L, and for V6-3.3L and V6-3.5L engines as well.
Can a startup rattle mean this INA timing chain tensioner is worn?
Yes, it can. A rattle from the front of the engine when it starts is one sign, and because it involves engine timing, a shop can inspect it properly.
What does the INA CDC tensioner do in the timing drive?
INA US ZT-9-5686 keeps tension on the timing chain, which helps the timing drive transmit power at the correct gear ratios with high reliability.
Is AT4Z-6K254-A an interchange number for INA US ZT-9-5686?
Yes. AT4Z-6K254-A is on this timing chain tensioner's interchange list.
