1995 Ford Explorer belt

1995 FORD EXPLORER
220,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DCHRIS1430
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my belt is broken and so is the thing that hold it.how much am i going to have to pay to fix it.also my engine light is on and the car is telling me to check my system air ride.i dont know what that is.
Dec 22, 2009 at 10:32 AM
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RICKMAR
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The part that broke is called a
"Spring loaded Belt Tensioner"
The cost for the tensioner is around $32.00
The belt is around $40.00 Total $70.00
$70.00 if you do the work yourself having it done you will need to pay for labor for a mechanic to do it.
It is pretty easy to do really. Here is a video showing how the tensioner works and will give you an idea where it is.

https://www.2carpros.com/topics/engine-mechanical/serpentine-belt

Good Luck;
Rick
Dec 22, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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DCHRIS1430
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thx Rick...
Dec 22, 2009 at 12:26 PM
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