Auxiliary belt tensioner, noise & aftermarket replacements (Ford Duratec HE | Mazda L)

More on the Ford Duratec automatic accessory belt tensioner, which fails so often - identifying noise, and finding an aftermarket product that's more cost effective (and maybe better quality?!) than the Ford/Motorcraft version.

Earlier how-to video on replacing the tensioner & idler pulleys and the belt:

The Continental Elite tensioner featured is part # 49405. Amazon:

Amazon generic search for the Ford part # ~ US: | UK:

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