I believe the Explorer does NOT use a timing belt, but rather a timing chain
On a 2002 Ford Explorer : The 4.6 liter V8 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN to each cylinder head , so there are 2 timing CHAINS )
The timing marks for a 2002 Ford Explorer are located on the timing chain and cam shaft sprocket. They must be aligned with each other to set the initial timing.
In a 2002 Ford Explorer : The 4.0 liter V6 engine has ( 3 timing CHAINS ) The 4.6 liter V8 engine has ( 2 timing CHAINS )
In a 2002 Ford Ranger : The 2.3 liter DOHC four cylinder engine has a timing CHAIN
On a Ford Explorer : The 1996 to 2001 , 5.0 litre V8 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN ) The 2002 and newer , 4.6 litre V8 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN to each cylinder head , so there are 2 timing CHAINS )
The 4.0 liter SOHC - V6 engine has ( 3 ) timing CHAINS
The Ford 4.0 L - SOHC - V6 engine has ( 3 ) TIMING CHAINS
In a 2002 Ford Explorer : The 4.0 litre Single Over Head Cam , V6 engine has ( 3 timing CHAINS ) The 4.6 litre Single Over Head Cam , V8 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN to each cylinder head , so there are 2 timing CHAINS )
What motor is in it? ZD30? If so they have a timing chain, not a belt.
its a timing chain
Timing chain.