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

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 Sport Trac V-Belt
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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
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- 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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- Other Name: Serpentine Belt
- Replaces: 1L5Z-8620-CB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission - 5R44E/5R55E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - R1HD, Four-Wheel Drive, Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac V-Belt
Part Number: 6L2Z-8620-DA
$28.61 MSRP: $45.64
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- Replaced by: 9L2Z-8620-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac V-Belt
Part Number: 1L5Z-8620-CB
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- Manufacturer Note: #1L5E 8620-CB, SOHC
- Replaced by: 4L5Z-8620-EA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission - 5R44E/5R55E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - R1HD, Four-Wheel Drive, Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive
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- Replaced by: 6L2Z-8620-A
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Drive Belt

The Drive Belt in Ford Explorer Sport Trac vehicles is an essential component that links the different part of the automobile engine for example the alternator and the A/C compressor. Usually a serpentine belt is used, which encircles all these part and connects the crankshaft pulley. By this design, they are able to provide power supply which enables these parts to function properly. The type of Drive Belts used in Ford Explorer Sport Trac have changed over the years with the manufacturer using V-belts at some point in time and later shift to the use of multi-groove belts. V-belts offer good grip and a long lifetime whereas multi-groove belts provide flexibility and high performance. Maintenance is important, because the Drive Belts have a lifespan of about 100000 miles, but they can wear out and develop some symptoms such as fraying or cracking that may require that they be replaced. Replacement of faulty Drive Belt should be made on time to avoid major problems that affects the 'parts and the Engine' in Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars.

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Drive Belt Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: What is the importance of the accessory drive belt in engine operation on Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
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.