How to service and repair the timing chain tensioner on Ford F-150?

Removing timing cover and camshaft synchroner drive gear, to repair the timing chain tensioner. Line the crankshaft timing marks, compress the tensioner and remove the camshaft sprocket, crankshaft sprocket and timing chain. Install the timing cover last and install in reverse sequence first making sure that it aligns.

How to Ensure Proper Functioning of the Timing Chain Tensioner on a Ford F-150?

To fix the timing chain tensioner, take off the timing cover and camshaft synchronizer drive gear. Indicate the crankshaft timing marks and then put a retaining pin. Removal of camshaft sprocket/ crankshaft sprocket/ timing chain. Install the tensioner again, aligning, and tighten the everything before installing the timing cover.

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Ford F-150 Tensioner, Driver Side Part Number: FT4Z-6L266-A
$60.20 MSRP: $87.63
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Product Specifications
- 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:
- 2015-2023 Ford F-150 | Lariat, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Tensioner, Driver Side Part Number: F6AZ-6L266-CA
$49.43 MSRP: $70.72
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Product Specifications
- 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:
- 1997-2008 Ford F-150 | Base, FX2, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Lightning, Limited, STX, THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
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Ford F-150 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:
- 2009-2010 Ford F-150 | FX2, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, STX, SVT Raptor, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L FLEX
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Ford F-150 Tensioner, Driver Side Part Number: HL3Z-6L266-A
$55.42 MSRP: $80.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Timing Chain; Timing Belt Tensioner; Timing Belt Kit
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2020 Ford F-150 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, SSV, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Tensioner Part Number: BL3Z-6L266-A
$59.33 MSRP: $86.37
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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:
- 2015-2016, 2011-2012 Ford F-150 | FX2, FX4, King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, SSV, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Tensioner Arm Part Number: FT4Z-6K255-A
$24.95 MSRP: $35.38
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Product Specifications
- 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:
- 2015-2020 Ford F-150 | Lariat, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
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Ford F-150 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:
- 2011-2017 Ford F-150 | FX2, FX4, King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, STX, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
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Ford F-150 Chain Tensioner Part Number: JL3Z-6L266-C
$28.65 MSRP: $40.63
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Timing Chain; Timing Chain Tensioner
- Replaces: FR3Z-6L266-B, JL3Z-6L266-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2020 Ford F-150 | King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, SSV, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX
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Ford F-150 Tensioner Arm, Passenger Side Part Number: HL3Z-6K255-B
$27.14 MSRP: $38.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm - Timing Chain Tensioner
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2020 Ford F-150 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, SSV, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Tensioner Part Number: BA5Z-6L266-B
$55.02 MSRP: $78.72
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Timing Chain; Timing Belt Tensioner; Timing Belt Kit
- Replaces: BA5Z-6L266-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2014 Ford F-150 | FX2, FX4, King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, STX, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
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Ford F-150 Chain Tensioner Part Number: FT4Z-6K254-A
$19.90 MSRP: $28.97
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner; Engine Oil Pump Chain Tensioner; Engine Timing Chain Tensioner; Inlet Tube
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2017 Ford F-150 | Lariat, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Chain Tensioner Part Number: GR3Z-6L266-A
$90.18 MSRP: $131.27
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Timing Chain; Timing Chain Tensioner; Tensioner
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2023 Ford F-150 | Raptor R | 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Tensioner Part Number: 4R8Z-6L266-A
$58.19 MSRP: $84.70
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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:
- 2018-2021 Ford F-150 | King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL
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Ford F-150 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:
- 2018-2023 Ford F-150 | XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX
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Ford F-150 Tensioner Arm Part Number: ML3Z-6K255-B
$41.39 MSRP: $59.22
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm - Timing Chain Tensioner; Timing Chain Guide; Guide
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2023 Ford F-150 | King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, SSV, Tremor, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Tensioner Part Number: XF2Z-6K254-BA
$67.38 MSRP: $98.08
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Timing Belt; Timing Belt Tensioner; Timing Belt Kit
- Replaces: FODZ-6K254-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2008 Ford F-150 | STX, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Ford F-150 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:
- 2015-2017, 2011-2012 Ford F-150 | STX, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX
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Ford F-150 Tensioner Arm Part Number: JL3Z-6K255-A
$27.27 MSRP: $38.68
You Save: $11.41 (30%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Arm - Timing Chain Tensioner
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2020 Ford F-150 | King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, SSV, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX
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Ford F-150 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:
- 2011-2017 Ford F-150 | FX2, FX4, King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, SSV, STX, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG
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Ford F-150 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:
- 2015-2023 Ford F-150 | Lariat, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 2.7 L GAS

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Ford F-150 Timing Chain Tensioner Parts and Q&A

Tensioner, Passenger Side
1L3Z-6L266-AA
Q: How to service and repair the timing chain tensioner on Ford F-150?
A: Removing Timing Cover and camshaft synchroner drive gear, to repair the Timing Chain tensioner. Line the Crankshaft timing marks, compress the tensioner and remove the camshaft sprocket, crankshaft sprocket and timing chain. Install the timing cover last and install in reverse sequence first making sure that it aligns.
Tensioner, Driver Side
F6AZ-6L266-CA
Q: How to Ensure Proper Functioning of the Timing Chain Tensioner on a Ford F-150?
A: To fix the Timing Chain tensioner, take off the Timing Cover and Camshaft synchronizer drive gear. Indicate the Crankshaft timing marks and then put a retaining pin. Removal of camshaft sprocket/ crankshaft sprocket/ timing chain. Install the tensioner again, aligning, and tighten the everything before installing the timing cover.