How to Service the Timing Chain Tensioner on the Left-Hand Side on Ford Explorer?

To service the left-side hydraulic chain tensioner, take the old hydraulic chain tensioner off and lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean engine oil then install. Installation The new tensioner should be tightened to 44 Nm (32 ft. lbs. ) and the process of taking it off should be reversed to complete the installation. Discard the old O-ring seal.

How to service the hydraulic timing chain tensioner on the right-hand side on Ford Explorer?

When working on service of the right-hand hydraulic timing chain tensioner, one must remove the tensioner. During re-installation, clamp it to 44 Nm (32 ft. lbs. ). Then take away and destroy the old washer. When installing, follow the procedures in reverse and make sure a new hydraulic chain tensioner washer is being used.

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Ford Explorer Tensioner, Driver Side Part Number: F6AZ-6L266-CA
$49.43 MSRP: $70.72
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- Other Name: Tensioner - Timing Chain; Timing Belt Tensioner; Timing Belt Kit
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: F6AZ-6L266-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLT, XLT Sport | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Tensioner, Driver Side Part Number: FT4Z-6L266-A
$60.20 MSRP: $87.63
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- Other Name: Tensioner - Timing Chain; Engine Timing Chain Tensioner, Left; Timing Belt Tensioner; Timing Belt Kit
- Manufacturer Note: (LH)
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | King Ranch, Platinum, ST | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Tensioner Arm Part Number: FT4Z-6K255-A
$24.95 MSRP: $35.38
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- Other Name: Arm - Timing Chain Tensioner; Engine Timing Chain Tensioner; Guide
- Replaced by: RL3Z-6K255-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | King Ranch, Platinum, ST | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Tensioner, Driver Side Part Number: CJ5Z-6K254-A
$11.66 MSRP: $16.54
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Engine Oil Pump Chain Tensioner; Engine Timing Chain Tensioner; Timing Belt Tensioner; Timing Belt Kit; Belt Tensioner
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Tensioner Part Number: GB5Z-6K254-A
$31.61 MSRP: $44.83
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- Other Name: Tensioner - Timing Belt; Engine Timing Chain Tensioner; Timing Belt Tensioner; Timing Belt Kit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Tensioner, Passenger Side Part Number: FT4Z-6L266-B
$56.80 MSRP: $82.68
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Timing Chain; Engine Timing Chain Tensioner, Right; Timing Belt Tensioner; Timing Belt Kit
- Manufacturer Note: (RH)
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | King Ranch, Platinum, ST | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Tensioner, Driver Side Part Number: 7T4Z-6K254-BA
$39.01 MSRP: $56.78
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- Other Name: Timing Belt Tensioner; Timing Belt Kit
- Manufacturer Note: Secondary
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Explorer | Platinum, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Tensioner, Passenger Side Part Number: 7T4Z-6K254-AA
$40.29 MSRP: $57.63
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Timing Belt; Timing Belt Tensioner; Timing Belt Kit
- Manufacturer Note: Secondary
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Explorer | Platinum, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Tensioner, Driver Side Part Number: XL1Z-6L266-AA
$42.66 MSRP: $61.03
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Timing Chain; Balance Shaft Tensioner; Timing Belt Tensioner; Timing Belt Kit; Belt Tensioner
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Tensioner Part Number: JL3Z-6L266-A
$42.29 MSRP: $60.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Timing Chain; Timing Belt Tensioner; Timing Belt Kit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum Hybrid, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Chain Guide Part Number: AT4Z-6B274-A
$26.37 MSRP: $37.40
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Guide; Timing Chain Guide; Tensioner Arm
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Chain Guide Part Number: BA5Z-6K255-A
$20.32 MSRP: $29.58
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm - Timing Chain Tensioner; Timing Chain Guide; Tensioner Arm
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Explorer | Platinum, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Chain Guide, Driver Side Part Number: BA5Z-6B274-A
$24.80 MSRP: $35.18
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Guide; Timing Chain Guide; Tensioner Arm
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Explorer | Platinum, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Tensioner, Lower Part Number: 1L2Z-6L266-AA
$21.46 MSRP: $30.43
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Balance Shaft Tensioner; Timing Belt Tensioner; Timing Belt Kit; Belt Tensioner
- Manufacturer Note: Balance shaft tensioner, SOHC
- Position: Lower
- Replaces: XL2Z-6L266-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Tensioner Arm Part Number: JL3Z-6B274-A
$33.63 MSRP: $48.95
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Guide; Timing Chain Guide
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited Hybrid, Platinum Hybrid | 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Chain Tensioner Part Number: F4TZ-6K254-A
$174.91 MSRP: $241.97
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Timing Belt; Timing Chain Tensioner; Timing Belt Tensioner; Timing Belt Kit; Tensioner
- Manufacturer Note: OHV
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2000 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Expedition, Limited, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Tensioner Part Number: AT4Z-6L266-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Timing Chain; Timing Belt Tensioner; Timing Belt Kit
- Manufacturer Note: CAST IRON
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2015 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Tensioner Part Number: CJ5Z-6K254-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Timing Belt; Engine Timing Chain Tensioner; Timing Belt Tensioner; Timing Belt Kit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2015 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Tensioner Arm Part Number: AT4Z-6K255-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm - Timing Chain Tensioner
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2015 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Chain Guide, Driver Side Part Number: ML3Z-6B274-E
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Guide; Engine Timing Chain Guide, Left; Tensioner Arm
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: FT4Z-6B274-A, ML3Z-6B274-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | King Ranch, Platinum, ST | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

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Tensioner, Driver Side
F6AZ-6L266-CA
Q: How to Service the Timing Chain Tensioner on the Left-Hand Side on Ford Explorer?
A: To service the left-side hydraulic chain tensioner, take the old hydraulic chain tensioner off and lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean engine oil then install. Installation The new tensioner should be tightened to 44 Nm (32 ft. lbs. ) and the process of taking it off should be reversed to complete the installation. Discard the old O-ring seal.
Tensioner, Lower
1L2Z-6L266-AA
Q: How to service the hydraulic timing chain tensioner on the right-hand side on Ford Explorer?
A: When working on service of the right-hand hydraulic timing chain tensioner, one must remove the tensioner. During re-installation, clamp it to 44 Nm (32 ft. lbs. ). Then take away and destroy the old washer. When installing, follow the procedures in reverse and make sure a new hydraulic chain tensioner washer is being used.