belt tensioner

Hi, Looking for some advice, issues have piled up a bit and I'm thinking of selling my 1996 Ford Explorer Sport; but not sure it's necessary. For awhile I heard a 'chirping' sound which I assume was from the serpentine belt, so I bought a new one to replace it. Before I could even replace it...

Hello we just had our ‘12 XLT serviced for noise on drive belt- chattering visible on the belt tensioner. The belt tensioner was hitting the stop as if belt is too long or load too much worse when ac compressor engaged and power steering pump cycling. The Service tech diagnostic check indicated...

2003 Merc Mountaineer Premier 4.6 The engine was knocking about 3 weeks ago and it was determined the belt tensioner failed so i changed that. I didn’t change the belt at that time. Now a few weeks later the engine is knocking but I can’t ID where it’s coming from. Its definitely a knock (not a...

Broke off while driving. Replaced the entire belt tensioner assembly. Just replaced the belt itself less than 4 months ago. Didn't think I need to replace the belt...but, how would one tell that it needs to be replaced? Also...the 95 Ford Explorer OHV with 127,000 mi on it...has trouble...

Hi Gang. I stop in here once in a while for tech advice (usually lurking) and I need some help. Are there TWO seperate parts between the Idler Pulley and The Tensioner Pulley? I exploded a pulley last night on the way home, and while I have not taken a close look yet, I'm wondering if these...