My Account
My Garage
Shopping Cart

Shopping Cart

0 items in your Cart
View Cart
Subtotal
Track
My Order
MY GARAGE Select Vehicle
MY GARAGE

Gates 38189 DriveAlign Auto Tensioner Assembly

(2000-2004 Ford Grand Marquis; 2000-2004 Ford Mustang; 2000-2011 Ford Crown Victoria; 2000-2011 Lincoln Town Car; 2000-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis + 1 more model)

Part of: Gates DriveAlign Auto Tensioner Assembly

Other options in this family: Gates 38384 Gates 38124 Gates 38126

Manufacturer

Picture for manufacturer Gates

Part Number

38189
11 reviews
Sale Price

$34.84

In Stock (10+)

delivery box

Usually delivered within 2 days

Check out with

ApplePay
Authorize Seller Badge
No Hassle Returns

No Hassle Returns

Live-in-stock inventory

Live-in-stock inventory

Fitment guaranteed

Fitment guaranteed

Product Details

The Gates 38189 DriveAlign Auto Tensioner is an OE replacement component engineered to maintain constant tension on serpentine belt engine accessory drive systems. This precision-manufactured tensioner features an application-specific design that meets original equipment requirements for consistent performance and reliability.

Key Specifications:

  • Bearing bore inside diameter: 17 mm
  • Outside diameter: 76 mm
  • Width: 30.5 mm
  • Belt type: 6-rib V-ribbed
  • Construction: Steel material for durability

Features & Benefits:

  • Maintains proper belt tension throughout the service life
  • Engineered for vibration resistance to reduce noise and wear
  • Ensures proper alignment of serpentine belt system components
  • OE-quality replacement part designed to match original specifications
  • Backed by Gates limited lifetime warranty

This tensioner is sold individually and provides a direct replacement solution for worn or failed original equipment tensioners. Gates DriveAlign tensioners are designed to restore proper belt system operation and extend the service life of your accessory drive components.

Products specifications

Fits

2000-2004 Ford Grand Marquis; 2000-2004 Ford Mustang; 2000-2011 Ford Crown Victoria; 2000-2011 Lincoln Town Car; 2000-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis; 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder

Contents

Tensioner Assy.

Outside Diameter (mm)

76

WIDTH (MM)

30.5

Bearing Bore Inside Diameter 1 (mm)

17

Contact Surface

Smooth/Backside

Import or Domestic

Domestic

Instruction Sheet Number

98-0017 (General Instructions)

Number of Pulleys

1

OE Comparison Rating

OE Improved (OE+)

Pulley 1 Flanged

No

Great site. I received my product quickly and it was the product I ordered.

Autoplicity has the best prices around! They were quick to email a confirmation of the order, shipment, and delivery. I was VERY impressed! I also received my order earlier than I thought, which is always a plus. Will definitely do business with them again! Thanks!

had a few website issues while trying to process my order.

Best Price on the Net for K&N System for my 2012 HEMI RAM. My Order 18270 is shipping today and I can't wait to get it installed!

Best prices online! Ordered a JBA performance exhaust and Airaid intake system for my 06 F-150. Was hesitant at first because I never heard of them but ordering was a breeze and saved me over $100 total for two items compared to anywhere else. Had package at my door in about 24 hours and even selected normal UPS ground shipping. Very satisfied and will definitely return!

Great thanks !!!

Quick shipping and good communication, thanks!

First time using Autoplicity. Found some great pricing on their site. Plan on doing plenty of mods to my new truck and would definetley recommend them and would be using them again very soon.

very excellent oil the only oil that has been in my harley since it was new and it a 95 very fast shipper ordered it 19 feb and got it 22 feb

Very easy to order on line and excellent communication, very good price.

This was my first order but will definitely use them again. Best price and quick shipment.

Share icon
Return Policy
Returns are easy at THMotorsports

Not happy with a purchase? No problem. We've made returning items as easy as possible. And most purchases can be returned for free for 30 days. Learn more about our Returns Policy