Gates 00-04 Ford Focus 4-Cyl. 2.0L Tensioner Assy. Belt Drive Tensioner

This is a Gates Serpentine Belt Tensioner Assembly, part number 38188. It's designed to keep the proper tension on your vehicle's accessory drive belt, which powers things like your alternator, power steering pump, and A/C compressor. When the tensioner wears out, the belt can slip, leading to a lack of power for those accessories, or it can make noise. This assembly fits a range of vehicles, including the Ford Focus, Ford Escape, and Mazda Tribute models from the early 2000s.

Gates is a well-known name in belts and tensioners, and this assembly is built to meet the original equipment specifications for your vehicle. It's a direct replacement part, meaning it's made to install just like the original did, using the existing mounting points. Keeping your belt tensioner in good shape is important for the reliable operation of your car's accessories.