The explorer has a timing chain, not a belt.
timing CHAIN
It has a timing chain.
timing chain
A 1997 Ford Explorer , 5.0 litre / 302 cubic inch V8 engine has ( 1 ) timing CHAIN
Never as it does not have a timing belt, it has a chain.Never as it does not have a timing belt, it has a chain.
I believe the Explorer does NOT use a timing belt, but rather a timing chain
Timing CHAIN on the 4.0 liter V6 in a 1993 Ford Explorer
A 1997 Ford Explorer XLT with the 4.0 litre Single Over Head Cam V6 engine has ( 3 ) timing CHAINS
On a 1997 Ford Explorer : All 3 of the engines offered from the factory use a timing CHAIN or CHAINS The 4.0 liter . EFI , V6 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN ) The 4.0 liter , SOHC , V6 engine has ( 3 timing CHAINS ) The 5.0 liter V8 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN )
Timing chain.
Belt