
The Gates tensioner pulley is a direct-fit idler for 1996–2001 Ford Explorer V8 5.0L applications, serving as a replacement tensioner pulley to route and maintain accessory belt tension. It restores correct belt alignment and tensioning when the original pulley or tensioner shows wear, helping maintain reliable accessory drive operation on the specified Explorer engines.
Gates 96-01 Ford Explorer V8 5.0L Tensioner Pulley