My serpentine belt fell off and not sure if belt I have is correct?

1996 MERCURY VILLAGER
190,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SILVERMANEWJ
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my serpentine belt fell off and not sure if belt I have is correct?
Dec 9, 2022 at 7:53 PM
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STEVE W.
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There are 3 belts depending on the driven item. These are the OE part numbers
XF5Z8620AB is the Alternator Drive belt
XF5Z8620AC is the Power Steering belt
F3XY8620B is the AC pump drive belt

If you re-use any of the belts be sure to mark the direction, they were installed before removal so they can be installed the same way. If you don't you will likely end up with belt noise and squeals.
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Dec 9, 2022 at 9:00 PM
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SILVERMANEWJ
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Cool! Thanks.. but.. what about this serpentine belt part number?
Dec 9, 2022 at 9:44 PM
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STEVE W.
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Those are the 3 serpentine belt numbers. There are different belts driving each item, not a single belt. The numbers listed are the OE numbers. You need to determine which belt(s) you are replacing.
Dec 9, 2022 at 11:43 PM
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SILVERMANEWJ
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Okay, thanks again.
Dec 10, 2022 at 5:46 AM