NHTSA ID Number: 10160943
Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48001
Summary
Some 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a squeal noise from the accessory drive belt, illuminated charging system indicator, and/or damaged alternator pulley. Accessory drive belt DA8Z-8620-G has been released to eliminate this noise and alternator pulley damage. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-05 for the removal and installation procedure. For claiming, use causal part 8620 and applicable labor operations in Section 06 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
4 Affected Products
Vehicle
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2016-2019 |
SSM 48001
- WIDE APPLICATIONS: This serpentine belt tool kit is used to adjust, remove and install serpentine belts on vehicles with spring-loaded tensioner pulleys. It makes changing the serpentine belt easier
- SOLID CONSTRUCTION & REACH: This ratcheting serpentine belt tool set is forged from chrome vanadium steel. The extended bar provides the necessary leverage to effectively access hard-to-reach areas
- EASY STORAGE: It comes with a plastic case, which makes it easy to carry and store your serpentine belt tensioner tool. The sizes are clearly marked on the tool and case, helping you to identify and organize all the parts
- EXTENDED REACH DESIGN: The 14" extension bar can be attached to the ratchet wrench, making it easier to access hard-to-reach areas such as narrow engine compartments and complex pulley systems
- YOU WILL GET: The serpentine belt tool kit includes a 14" extension bar, seven metric 6-point sockets (13 mm-19 mm), three crowfoot wrenches (13 mm-15 mm), three square adapters (3/8", 1/2" and 3/4"), a ratcheting wrench and a plastic storage case
- Includes Drive Tools: 14" extension arm, ratcheting wrench with 19 mm and 22mm female ratchet drive, and 3/8", 1/2" and 3/4" square adapters
- Includes Sockets: 13 mm, 14 mm, 15 mm, 16 mm, 17 mm, 18 mm and 19 mm. Includes Crowfoot Wrenches: 13 mm, 14 mm and 15 mm.
- Complete tool set for removing or installing the serpentine belt on vehicles with a spring-loaded belt tensioner pulley.
- Combines the advantages of a ratcheting wrench with the requirements of the serpentine belt removal tool to provide the best possible combination.
- Comes with extension for hard-to-reach belt tensioners. Eight low profile sockets and extension help to fit into tight spots.
- Complete tool set for removing or installing the serpentine belt on vehicles with a spring-loaded belt tensioner pulley.
- Combines the advantages of a ratcheting wrench with the requirements of the serpentine belt removal tool to provide the best possible combination.
- Comes with extension for hard-to-reach belt tensioners. Eight low profile sockets and extension help to fit into tight spots.
- Includes Drive Tools: 14" extension arm, ratcheting wrench with 19 mm and 7/8" female ratchet drive, and 3/8", 1/2" and 3/4" square adapters
- Includes Sockets: 13 mm, 14 mm, 15 mm, 16 mm, 17 mm, 18 mm and 19 mm. Includes Crowfoot Wrenches: 13 mm, 14 mm and 15 mm.
- Professional Belt Replacement: This serpentine belt tool kit is designed for removing and installing serpentine belts on vehicles with spring-loaded tensioners. It makes changing the serpentine belt easier
- Extended Design for Tight Spaces: Featuring a 14" extension bar and a 9" ratcheting wrench, this belt tensioner tool can easily access tensioner pulleys in narrow engine compartments, to smoother operation and a better working experience
- Premium Materials: Made from chrome-vanadium steel, this serpentine belt tool kit offers excellent strength and hardness for dealing with high-torque applications. The polished finish simplifying maintenance after use
- Organized Storage: This serpentine belt tool set is neatly stored in a durable blow-molded case and the engraved sizes on the parts and case liner enable quick identification of the right key for the task at hand
- Package Includes: This serpentine belt tensioner kit contains a 14" extension bar, a ratchet wrench, 7 sockets, 3 crowfoot wrenches, and 3 adapters, covering multiple sizes for a range of serpentine belt service tasks
- Fingers easily control the serpentine belt during installation and removal
- Works faster and easier than standard belt hook tools
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