Motorcraft BT-61 Belt Tensioner

Used on vehicle: 2004 F150 Lariat 4x4, 5.4 Triton w/AC:Arrived on time. Thank you! HOWEVER... buyer beware!This is a Ford tensioner alright. Came in a Ford box, it's stamped Ford and made in Canada (typical Ford manufacturer)... but the pulley is PLASTIC and the bearing is NSK - MADE IN CHINA!Perhaps this is something they've recently changed, or have been doing for some time, but I think this is the first time I've ever seen a Chinese part on a GENUINE FORD item?What gives Ford? This doesn't exactly inspire me with confidence!For my purposes, I was after the tensioner itself - NOT the pulley. I have my original STEEL pulley with a new USA bearing. I'm sure the plastic pulley will work, but I'm not a fan of plastic pulleys, and even less interested when they have Chinese garbage bearings.So for my review - gonna have to knock off a few stars because of the Chinese bearings. Sorry - but I was expecting Ford's normal USA/Canadian manufacturing here. NOT Chinese!If you have the older steel pulley and you only want to change the tensioner bearing, you can use the #6203-2RS (or equiv). Check your bearing to make sure. Most likely it will have some other number on it to cross-reference.Also note: you can only change the bearings on the steel pulleys! All the plastic pulleys I've seen are molded around the bearing, so you can't replace them.My idler pulleys (x2) also use the #6203-2RS bearings.My 6-groove pulley (x1) had a 6303-2RS.DON'T skimp on pulley bearings and go the 'Chinee' route! Buy USA Quality. The cost difference is negligible. My second choice is Japanese bearings (Koyo for example). I have yet to have one of theirs fail.Hope this helps someone!

2001 F150 SuperCrewThe belt tensioner wheel has scuffs all over it as if this part were installed, removed and returned. I’m also not happy with the fact that the wheel is made of plastic, unlike the original which was made of metal. As I really need to replace this part in my pickup, I’ll install it and hope for the best. But be mindful that there are other vendors on Amazon, which carry aftermarket parts that are just as effective for your vehicle. My only reason for going with this part was the fact that it was cited as a Motorcraft original part. However, I have installed Dorman parts in my pickup, which have worked out very well for me.

Having to write a review

Seems great came in motorcraft packaging. The package was a little damage but part wasnt. The dealer wanted double the price why not save money if its the same part. Always use OEM parts especially on fords.

Worked great

It was a perfect fit. It is working like a champ.

Great replacement part for my 3v 5.4 Triton engine. It appears they’ve gone to a plastic pulley rather than a metal one, but it seems perfectly sturdy for its job and should last plenty long. The bearing is nice and smooth! Remember to use the proper torque on the bolts when installing, due to the aluminum block.

easy peasy lemon squeezy!

Oem genuine ford partFor 2008 mustang GT

Product was great but took a week to get therefore no part no truck.

Same as original part from factory works fine

The plastic pulley on this is super flimsy and the metal carrier is as cheap as you’ll get.Not good. Did not even install it.

I have a 2000 F150 and this is the wrong one, even tho amazon stats it will fit.