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Ford Focus Auxiliary Drive Belt Tensioner Pulley
Used vehicle part • Fitment-first listing • VIN verification available
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⚠ FITMENT HOLD — PLEASE READ
This draft must not be published with exact years or engine compatibility until the donor vehicle's 17-character VIN or a clearly readable engineering / manufacturer part number is verified. The current listing contains conflicting fitment data, so this version deliberately does not guess.
Actual Part Photographs
These are eBay-hosted photographs from the current listing. Compare casting shape, mounting points, pulley design and all visible markings before ordering.
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Reference Vehicle & Fitted-Location Photos
A vehicle-body reference image and an engine-bay fitted-location image are intentionally not embedded in this VIN-hold draft. The vehicle photo currently attached to the live listing does not match the advertised Mk3 body generation, and the tensioner's exact engine application is not yet confirmed. Adding a visually similar car or generic engine-bay photo would risk misleading buyers. Once the donor VIN is decoded, insert only a matching body style and VIN-correct engine / accessory-drive reference image.
Vehicle Compatibility — VIN Verification Required
| Make |
Model / Generation |
Body |
Engine |
Years |
Status |
| Ford |
Focus — exact generation pending |
Pending donor VIN |
Pending donor VIN / engineering number |
Not yet verified |
DO NOT ASSUME |
Correct-part rule: do not order from year, trim, registration-derived catalog data or engine size alone. Match the 17-character VIN and confirmed part / engineering number, then compare the photographs and mounting points.
What This Part Does
Once confirmed for the vehicle, an auxiliary drive belt tensioner maintains controlled tension on the engine's accessory belt. Depending on the exact engine layout, that belt may drive systems such as the alternator and air-conditioning compressor. Correct tension helps the belt track consistently and reduces slip, vibration and premature belt wear.
Where It Is Fitted
The tensioner is mounted on the engine accessory-drive side, adjacent to the auxiliary / serpentine belt path. Exact access route, belt routing and mounting position vary by engine, so use VIN-specific workshop information rather than a generic diagram.
Possible Symptoms of a Worn Tensioner
- Squealing, chirping, rattling or bearing noise from the auxiliary-belt area.
- Visible pulley wobble, rough rotation or excessive tensioner-arm movement.
- Belt tracking off-centre, frayed edges, cracking or abnormal belt dust.
- Accessory-belt slip that may contribute to intermittent charging or air-conditioning concerns, depending on engine layout.
- Repeated belt failure where misalignment or poor tension has been diagnosed.
These symptoms are not unique to the tensioner. Belt condition, idlers, alternator pulley, compressor and other driven accessories should be checked before parts are replaced.
Observed Construction
The photographs show a cast-metal tensioner body / arm, spring housing and a black polymer-style pulley with bearing. Exact alloy, pulley specification and bearing manufacturer are not stated because the visible photographs do not provide a legible manufacturing specification.
Why Correct Factory-Spec Fit Matters
A correctly identified manufacturer-spec component preserves the intended mounting geometry, pulley offset and belt path for the exact engine application. Unknown-pattern copies can vary in geometry or component quality, so the safest purchasing method is to match VIN + confirmed part number + photographs rather than relying on appearance alone.
Fitting Guidance
Recommended: professional installation. Exact fastener torque, access procedure and belt routing must come from VIN-specific service data.
- Confirm the VIN, engine and replacement tensioner part number before dismantling.
- Record or obtain the correct auxiliary-belt routing for the exact engine.
- Safely release spring tension with the correct tensioner tool / drive point and remove the belt.
- Inspect the belt, idlers and driven accessories for rough bearings, contamination, misalignment or damage.
- Remove the old tensioner and install the confirmed replacement using the manufacturer-specified fasteners and torque values.
- Refit the belt exactly to the specified routing, ensure every rib is seated correctly, then verify tracking and tensioner movement before returning the vehicle to service.
Typical tool categories: suitable socket / spanner set, belt-tensioner tool or breaker bar as specified for the engine, torque wrench, inspection light, suitable lifting/support equipment if access requires it, and normal workshop PPE.
Repair time: VIN-specific labour time is pending. Do not use a generic time as an exact quotation.
Garage Labour Cost Estimator
Static guide only — no JavaScript. Multiply the garage hourly rate by the chargeable labour time. Parts, diagnostics, fluids, ancillary work and any applicable taxes are extra.
| Garage Rate |
0.5 hr |
1.0 hr |
1.5 hr |
2.0 hr |
| £50/hr |
£25 |
£50 |
£75 |
£100 |
| £75/hr |
£37.50 |
£75 |
£112.50 |
£150 |
| £100/hr |
£50 |
£100 |
£150 |
£200 |
| £125/hr |
£62.50 |
£125 |
£187.50 |
£250 |
| £150/hr |
£75 |
£150 |
£225 |
£300 |
🔧 Fitting / repair support may be available subject to workshop capacity. Please use eBay Messages for availability information.
Condition & Used-Part Value
This is a used component, so normal cosmetic marks, oxidation and signs of previous installation should be expected. Please study every actual-item photograph. Selected recycled vehicle parts can offer savings of up to 70% compared with buying the equivalent part new; the saving varies by part, vehicle and current new-part pricing.
Buying the correctly identified used manufacturer-spec part can also keep a serviceable component in circulation rather than requiring a newly manufactured replacement.
eBay Global Shipping Programme Destinations
International delivery is available through eBay's Global Shipping Programme where the item, destination and buyer order are eligible. eBay controls the final shipping service, charge and destination availability shown at checkout.
EU destinations:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
Other eligible destinations:
Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guernsey, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Reunion, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Uruguay, United States and Vietnam.
Destination coverage can change and some categories/items may be excluded. The delivery options displayed by eBay at checkout are final.
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Workshop Support
Fitting / repair availability varies. Ask through eBay Messages.
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International Delivery
eBay Global Shipping Programme where eligible; availability and charges are shown by eBay at checkout.
Ordering Checklist — Reduce Wrong-Part Returns
✓ Send the full 17-character VIN through eBay Messages if you are unsure.
✓ Match the confirmed engineering / manufacturer part number where available.
✓ Compare mounting points, pulley design, connector / bracket layout and all photographs.
✓ Do not assume that every vehicle sharing a model name, year or engine capacity uses the same tensioner.
✓ Ensure your eBay checkout delivery address is correct before payment. We dispatch to the address on the eBay order and cannot change it after checkout.
Returns
Fitment information is provided to help buyers select the correct part, but your eBay and statutory rights are not reduced. Returns are handled under the return policy shown on the eBay listing. If a part does not match the description, use the appropriate eBay return process. To avoid preventable fitment returns, request a VIN check before ordering whenever there is any doubt.
VAT Information
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