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Motorcraft BT-50 Belt Tensioner Motorcraft BT-50 Belt Tensioner

Motorcraft BT-50 Belt Tensioner

Motorcraft BT-50 Belt Tensioner Motorcraft BT-50 Belt Tensioner
$ 80.79

Score By Feature

Based on 458 ratings
Easy to install
9.70
Value for money
9.48

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Product Description

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7. Dimensions of the package 5 L x 5. 25 H x 5. W (inches): 63
Vehicle specific type of fit
Weight of the package: 1. 6 pounds
China is the source of this product.

Questions & Answers

Is this part compatible with a 1999 Ford F-250 Superduty with a 7.4L engine?

Yes, that is correct. It was a perfect fit for my F250 7 from the year 2000. Superduty 3 liter engine The top radiator hose is one significant difference. My 2000 radiator hose goes through the center of the serpentine belt, whereas my 99' radiator hose goes around the outside. Yes, that was irrelevant information, but I shared it anyways because if I hadn't swapped the hose with the 99' version, I would have had to remove the radiator hose to replace the belt.

Is there a bolt included?

Yes. A new bolt is included in the package and is ready to use.

Is this a bt-type vehicle? Is the 50 belt tensioner an original Ford part?

It was a Ford factory part that came in a sealed Motorcraft box that I purchased. I only use Ford parts when they're available, and I'd recommend them over aftermarket parts from China.

Selected User Reviews For Motorcraft BT-50 Belt Tensioner

Install Tip should be reviewed
5/5

Put on a DVD from the year 2002. Limited Edition 3 Liter Power Stroke Diesel Excursion br>br>Purchased this to replace a Gates one (part 38191) that rubbed on the belt and had a factory defect. 1. br>br> The bolt is included, which is a nice touch. as well as a small black seal on the bolt - also very nice. br>2. It comes with a factory-installed tension holder. VERY IMPORTANT! It won't tension your belt until you use a breaker bar or ratchet to press down on the 1/2 inch tensioner (after it's been installed)! It took me a while to realize what was going on. Once it's installed, put your belt on and proceed as if you're trying to remove tension from the belt (even though there won't be any tension yet), and it will pop/provide tension.
3. There's a good chance it's more tense than your previous one! A - appears to be the case. duh! kind of a point When it popped back up another 1-inch, I almost broke my hand between my ratchet handle and the AC Compressor. The new one is 2 inches longer and stronger than the old one. I have a sore hand. Maybe try pulling up from the driver's side instead of pushing down from the passenger side?br>br>Excellent OEM product! Well worth the extra money. It appears to have improved the truck's idle, which had been rough / off and, of course, squeaky.

Halle HARTLEY
Halle HARTLEY
| Apr 05, 2021
Fits 2000 Ford F-150 250 7
5/5

3 liters of diesel Direct replacement for a Ford F-150 from the year 2000. 7. 250 Superduty 3 L. To fix my belt squeak and bearing noise, line up the new one in the holes, tighten the fastening bolt, and then remove the tension counterclockwise and reach underneath to release the small metal retainer clip. I couldn't figure out why it was moving so slowly and refused to tighten the belt; however, I realized my error and removed the retainer; it now works perfectly.

Rodrigo BYRNE
Rodrigo BYRNE
| Aug 05, 2021
After 6,000 miles, the vehicle has broken down
3/5

Recently, I've been extremely dissatisfied with Motorcraft parts. Their original serpentine belt was defective, and after only 6k miles, the tensioner is out of alignment. The smooth pulley is deflecting axially, resulting in squeals on the flat side of the belt. br>br>I'll probably go with the Gates tensioner, though I haven't been impressed with Gates lately (hoses that don't fit). br>br>Too many companies 'outsource' their quality control from one country to the next, and their QC eventually becomes non-existent. existent.

Augustus ROBSON
Augustus ROBSON
| Nov 21, 2021
OEM at the lowest price! What am I supposed to write? It was easy to install, fit perfectly, and is extremely durable! br>br>I am 120 pounds
5/5

My left foot was on the left fender, my knee was on the fan cowling, and my left hand was on a 30" breaker bar as I crawled on top of the engine. I got the belt on by pushing with all of my might. It attempted to launch me over the battery when I tried it from my step stool. This is a fantastic section!.

Julien McClain
Julien McClain
| Oct 24, 2021
Get your hands on the ORIGINAL components
5/5

To solve my problem, I tried several off-brand products available online. Please do not squander your time or money in this manner. Get the original parts if you aren't going to the store and instead ordering online. Motorcraft is the name of the company in this case. I squandered a lot of time and money on off-brand products that didn't help me! My problem was solved thanks to this genuine Motorcraft part! I'm not sure what these online "vendors" are selling, but I'm pretty sure it's not worth the time to set up! By the way, stars aren't awarded for "stretch," and if you call any automotive part "easy to install," you're lying.

Royce Hanna
Royce Hanna
| Jul 09, 2021
Don't squander your money on aftermarket parts; buy genuine Ford Motorcraft parts! You'll only end up spending more money if it doesn't work out
5/5

My 2001 F250 had an original tensioner that lasted 18 years and 300,000 miles. After 11K miles, the aftermarket one began to squeak, so I replaced it with this OEM part, which was a quick and simple fix. I would also recommend replacing the idler pulley and belt, as if one fails, the others will soon follow.

Aubrie O’NEILL
Aubrie O’NEILL
| Jun 15, 2021
a perfect match- Simple to set up
5/5

The part is an exact match to the original Motorcraft/Ford part. On the 7. This is a one-of-a-kind one-of-a-kind one-of-a-kind There is a bolt (seriously) install that is right on top and you don't have to remove anything else except the belt; the part comes with the replacement bolt; and there are plenty of videos on how to install it. It even has a built-in clip to keep the tensioner "open" (after installation) so you can thread the belt; simply release the clip to reattach the tensioner to the belt.

Adam Valentine
Adam Valentine
| Nov 03, 2021
It's a good part, and it's right on the money
5/5

Fit well. The parts from Motorcraft are excellent. There are far too many aftermarket parts that fail. I began spending a little more to get OEM parts, and my "repeat failure" rate has dropped dramatically. On a 2002 Excursion 7, it'll fit. 3L.

Winnie Murphy
Winnie Murphy
| Dec 24, 2021

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